Brakspear Acquires Three Surrey Pubs for Leased and Tenanted Estate
Brakspear is expanding its leased and tenanted estate with the acquisition of three pubs in Surrey from Grosvenor Pubs and Inns. The pubs are: The…
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Flat February for Hotel Industry with Tougher Times Ahead
The UK hotel sector had a lacklustre February, with flat demand and high staff costs hitting operating profits, which is only set to get tougher…
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Restaurants’ Delivery Rollouts Boost at-Home Sales as Takeaways Tumble
New delivery offers helped restaurants to strong at-home sales growth in February despite a sharp drop in takeaways, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates Major Wins at the Publican Awards 2026
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, is celebrating after winning two major accolades at this year’s The Publican Awards The market leading…
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Winchester Chef Luke Emmess Celebrates Outstanding MasterChef: The Professionals Final Journey
Winchester chef Luke Emmess, Fuller’s Head Chef at The Wykeham Arms, has completed an extraordinary journey to the national final of MasterChef: The Professionals, earning widespread acclaim from…
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As Energy Crisis Deepens NTIA Asks: “Why is Britain Doing Nothing?”
Britain’s night-time economy is being hit by a perfect storm, surging fuel prices, global instability and looming business rate increases, while countries like Australia take…
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PCA Highlights the Importance of Professional Advice for Tied Pub Tenants
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has published a new factsheet and short explainer video emphasising the crucial role independent professional advice plays in helping tied…
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The Black Cap Reopens After a Decade, with Doctor Who Star Among the First to Celebrate
After more than ten years of anticipation, The Black Cap, has officially reopened, and Camden High Street has welcomed back one of its most iconic…
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20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Smoke-Free Law Celebrated
Public health charities, trade union representatives and people whose health or business improved following the ban of smoking in indoor public spaces celebrated a milestone…
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The Graduate Awards Extend Entry Deadline to Increase Opportunity for Young Chefs
Senior chefs are being urged to champion the next generation of culinary talent, as the Craft Guild of Chefs has announced an extension to the…
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UK Bartenders’ Guild Announce the Winner of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest 2026
The UK Bartenders’ Guild has announced that Miley Kendrick, from The Domino Club in Leeds, is the winner of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori…
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12.5 Million Brits Plan UK Holiday Trip For Easter Weekend, Bringing £4.8 Billion Boost
VisitEngland’s Easter ‘Trip-Tracker’ survey, published this week, indicates that 12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend,…
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Double Win for St Austell Brewery at Pub Industry ‘Oscars’
St Austell Brewery – the South West’s leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business – is celebrating double success after being named Best Managed Pub…
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Southampton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Temple Bar on Shirley Street in Southampton, will officially reopen today (Friday 27th March) following a transformational combined investment of £123,000…
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Spring Into Summer: How Pub Banners Turn Beer Gardens into Profit-Driving Destinations
As the days grow longer and the first pints spill into sunlit beer gardens, Britain’s pubs and hotels enter their most important trading season. Spring…
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