The Unruly Pig Once Again Named as the Best Gastropub in the UK
Photo found via the website – https://theunrulypig.co.uk/ Suffolk pub The Unruly Pig has been named by Estrella Damm as the best UK Gastropub for the…
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Admiral Taverns Leads The Way In UK-Wide Pub Licensee Survey
Admiral Taverns has once again ranked first in the annual independent licensee sentiment tracker for the UK’s leased and tenanted pub sector (‘The Licensee Index’…
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Urban Pubs & Bars Celebrates £8.7m Profitability And 26% Growth Amidst Ambitious Expansion Plans
Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”), London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced a record-breaking EBITDA of £8.7m for the financial year ending April…
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Headline Sporting Occasions Continue To Be Key Footfall Drivers In Britain And Ireland
Western Europe is gearing up for the excitement of the rugby 6 Nations tournament. Scrumming down from January 31st, this sporting event attracts not only…
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NTIA Urges UK Mayors To Follow Andy Burnham’s Lead In Investing In Sustainable Transport
The (NTIA) is urging mayors and local leaders across the UK to follow the example set by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in addressing the…
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Celebrate “Support An Independent Pub Day” This February
Pub enthusiasts and grassroots organizations, including the London Pub Explorer and CityStack London Pub Collection, are rallying behind independent pubs for a special event: Support…
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December Delivers Growth For Hospitality Groups After Late Festive Surge For Pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The…
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A Mixed Bag For The UK On Trade In The Run Up To The End Of 2024
Christmas Eve topped the charts up an impressive +9% vs 2023. Other key trading days did not fare as well with Mad Friday +1% whilst…
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Wetherspoons Reports Solid Sales Growth Amid Rising Costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared a trading update revealing a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales for the 25 weeks ending 19 January 2025. Sales during the…
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Colliers Forecast Further Carnage on the High Street –As Rates Set to Rise
Thousands of Businesses Face 140% rises in Rates Bills when Government Policy to Reduce Reliefs Takes Effect in April “The Labour Government’s business rates policies…
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UK Pub Sector Faces Critical Challenges As Costs Are Set To Spiral Annual Survey Reveals
Leisure property specialists, Fleurets, has released its latest Survey on the Pub Market, stating that the UK pub sector is bracing for a difficult year…
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Scottish Budget Leaves Thousands Of Venues Worse Off
Hospitality venues in Scotland will be left worse off than their UK counterparts as a result of the SNP Government’s spending plans, UK Hospitality Scotland…
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Drinks Sales Slip 9% To Give The On Premise A Christmas Hangover
Drinks sales dipped in the first full week of January as consumers reduced their visits to the On Premise after Christmas and New Year. CGA…
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Entry Deadline Extended For The Community Pub Hero Awards
Great news for pubs and their supporters across the UK! The deadline to enter the Community Pub Hero Awards 2025 has been extended to 11 PM on…
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Outlet ‘Churn’ Keeps Hospitality Vibrant Despite Closures
New openings continue to flow into hospitality despite thousands of closures in the last few years, CGA by NIQ’s RISE solution shows. The data points…
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