Chestnut Expand Norfolk Footprint
The Lifeboat Inn and The Chequers Inn in the North Norfolk coastal village of Thornham have become the latest acquisition for Chestnut, East Anglia’s fastest-growing…
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Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Squatters Take Over Gordon Ramsay’s London Restaurant in London
© Copyright Sheila Madhvani and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Squatters have taken over one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants in London, saying…
Read more...Hoteliers Urge Government To Be More Hospitable
Hoteliers in Bristol are pleading with the Government to be more hospitable towards their businesses in the wake of growing financial pressures. This month saw…
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Concerns Raised At Stonegate’s £2.2bn Debt
Concerns have been raised over the future of the UK’s biggest pub chain as it struggles to refinance £2.2bn of debts before 2025. Stonegate which…
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Pub’s Place In Bat And Trap History Commemorated With Blue Plaque
A Shepherd Neame pub in Canterbury is now home to a Blue Plaque commemorating where the Canterbury and District Bat and Trap League was founded…
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BII Licensee of the Year 2024 Semi-Finalists Announced!
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced their 12 Semi-Finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year competition. Since the launch in January this…
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Six By Nico Announces Westgate Oxford Restaurant Opening In May
Restaurant group, Six by Nico, has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be the…
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Twickenham Brewery’s ‘Naked Ladies’ Pump Clip Complaint Rejected
A complaint against Twickenham Brewery’s ‘Naked Ladies’ pump clip has not been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaint Panel (ICP), following a complaint from…
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London’s Most Iconic Pubs Make Shortlist For Top Consumer Awards
Some of London’s most popular boozers are vying for the top accolades in this year’s Art of Going Out Awards 2024, organised by venue booking…
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SLTA Responds To Introduction Of Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association welcomes the introduction of the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act, announced this morning by the Scottish Government. Gavin Stevenson, the…
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Scottish Pubs Code To Protect Tenants And Improve Choice At The Bar Long Overdue: CAMRA
The Scottish Government has announced action to improve the rights of tied pub tenants. The Bill will ensure that tied tenants have the option to…
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Trio Of Leicestershire Pubs Join The Punch Pubs Family
Punch Pubs & Co has acquired three pubs within Leicestershire to add to its growing estate. The Dog & Gun in Syston, the White Bear…
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Revolution Bars Proposes Restructure And Closure 18 Sites
Bar and gastro pub operator Revolution Bars (REVB) has proposed a restructuring of the group, which would involve the shuttering of several sites, rent reductions,…
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NTIA & UKDSA Urges Government to Extend Protections to Frontline Security Staff within Night Time Economy
Following the announcement that the Government has presented plans to target Serial or abusive shoplifters, who will face tougher punishments as the Prime Minister sets…
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Monica And David Galetti Announce Closure Of Mere After Seven Years
Monica and David Galetti are to close their Mere restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia later this month after seven years of trading. Mere opened in 2017…
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