Closures Slow After Britain’s Licensed Premises Drop Below 100,000
Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 3.6% over the last 12 months to 99,916 sites, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from…
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SLTA ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ Over Glasgow LEZ Legal Challenge Outcome
The (SLTA) Scottish Licensed Trade Association has said it is “bitterly disappointed” that a long-established Glasgow family business has lost its court battle against the…
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“Bad Experience” at a Hospitality Venue Diminishes Brand Loyalty
A new report has revealed that the key to driving loyalty among consumers is delivering consistently great experiences, with 49% saying a few bad experiences…
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Admiral Taverns Supports Pub Is The Hub
Admiral Taverns has continued its support for Pub is The Hub with a donation of £6,000 for 2023. The pub company has been a supporter…
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Southern Based Multiple Operator Adds Fifth Pub To Portfolio
Southern based multiple operator Nick Warner has taken on the lease of Penn Central in Poole and is renaming it Bank by Nicholas James following…
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Proper Pubs Raises Over £43,000 for Local Charities in Three Months
Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which has more than 185 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales, has raised an incredible…
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A Traditional Pub In Penrith Has Reopened Following An Investment With Punch Pubs & Co
An investment by Punch Pubs & Co has helped to relaunch a pub in Cumbria’s Eden Valley, with a new face behind the bar amongst…
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Manchester Pub Re-Opens Following £220,000 Refurbishment
The Cotton Tree on Ashton Road East, Failsworth, Manchester, re-opened on Friday, 27th October, following a major investment of £220,000. The pub is part of…
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Government Review “Missed Opportunity” To Improve Choice Of Local And Independent Beers At The Bar
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has condemned Government over lack of action to support publicans and boost consumer choice at the bar Laws governing the…
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J.R.R Tolkien Pub In Oxford Sold To Tech Institute
Copyright- © Bill Nicholls and licenced for reuse under cc-by-sa 2.0 The Eagle and Child pub in Oxford is set to reopen for the first…
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Drinks Sales Flatten After Storm Babet Rolls In
Widespread bad weather ended a strong run for On Premise drinks sales last week, offsetting boosts from England’s knock-out games in the Rugby World Cup….
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Two Boxers Help Shepherd Neame Officially Reopen Its West End Pub, The Tom Cribb
There was some friendly sparring behind the bar as independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame’s newly refurbished West End pub the Tom Cribb…
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UK Insolvencies: When Is The Cure Worse Than The Disease?
12,527 Company insolvencies in Q2 & Q3-2023 – the highest level since 2009. 10,162 Creditors voluntary liquidations (CVLs) in Q2 & Q3-2023 – highest since…
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750 Pubs Set to Close in First Half of 2024 as Rising Costs Push Sector to the Brink
The British Beer and Pub Association is calling for immediate Government action as a new report from Frontier Economics suggests energy bills 300% higher than…
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Lancaster’s Pub With A Spooky History Re-Opens In Time For Halloween
The oldest pub in Lancaster has received a new lease of life following a considerate refurbishment by Robinsons Brewery. The Three Mariners was acquired by…
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