Flat Finish To May For On Premise Drinks Sales
Operators and suppliers generated marginal growth in the second half of May following wetter weather, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Sales in…
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New Costs And Cautious Spending Hold Down Hospitality Leaders’ Confidence
Only a third (34%) of Britain’s hospitality leaders feel confident about prospects for their business over the next 12 months, the latest Business Confidence Survey…
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Paddy Mcguinness Crowns The Local Winners Of Marston’s Big Pub Quiz
Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s smartest pub, a special celebrity guest dropped into The Weaver’s Whistle in Northwich to congratulate the deserving…
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Sector Dismay as Chancellor Overlooks Hospitality in Spending Review
Hospitality and licensed on-trade leaders have reacted with dismay to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first spending review, accusing the new government of overlooking a sector still…
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Fuller’s Reports Robust Revenue and Profit Growth in Latest Financial Results
Pub and hospitality operator Fuller’s has reported a strong set of full-year results, reflecting steady growth across its portfolio of venues in London and the…
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Diners Eating Earlier As 6.12pm Is The New 8pm
A new report reveals that the average preferred start time for a dinner reservation is now 6.12pm, as the post-Covid trend for going out earlier…
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Cheers to Great Design: CAMRA Names UK’s Best-Looking Pubs
The Swan in Stratford St Mary, Suffolk. Photo by Historic England. CAMRA has announced the winners of its Pub Design Awards 2025, celebrating some of the…
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East Anglia Operator Takes on Third Star Lease
East Anglia based multiple operator, Lapen Inns, has taken on the lease for The Wildfowler in Kings Lynn, their third with Star Pubs. The pub…
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Tinie Tempah Joins Forces With The NTIA For ‘The Last Night Out’ Campaign
Acclaimed artist and cultural icon Tinie Tempah will officially support the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) and their powerful campaign, ‘The Last Night Out’, aimed at…
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Chickpea Group Expands with New Dorset Pub with Rooms Set to Open in July
Independent hospitality operator Chickpea Group is continuing its growth across the South West with the launch of its latest venture – The Fleur de Lys…
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Strong LfL Revenue Growth As Youngs Announce “Excellent Results”
Sales and profits at the pub operator Young’s are both substantially up, as the group reveals its full-year financial results for the 52 weeks ended…
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Meeting Evolving Consumer Trends Presents Opportunity to Double Growth of Beer
The new Heineken Beer Report 2025: Doubling Growth in the Beer Market shows a category that continues to outpace the wider drinks market, growing faster…
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PCA Releases Key findings from Annual Tied Tenants Survey
Tied tenants of Admiral and Greene King are the most satisfied in their relationship with their pub company, with ratings of 79% and 78% respectively,…
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Star Pubs Invests Over £100,000 Supporting Women’s Sports This Summer
Star Pubs is spending over £100,000 helping pubs to capitalise on the business boosting opportunities presented by the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and Heineken…
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Butcombe Group Looks To Acquire 20 Pubs With Rooms As Sales Surge
The Butcombe Group plans to expand its pubs with rooms by converting 20 of its locations into Butcombe Boutique Inns. The pub operator and brewery,…
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