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PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) winner, sponsored by illy Coffee: Marston’s

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Fellow finalists provided stiff competition but it was Marston’s who displayed the greatest amount of passion for their people to snag the title of Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) in 2024.

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Were you papped at the Publican Awards?

03-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The glorious Evolution London venue welcomed pub and bar operators and bosses from across the UK last week (Wednesday 27 March) to celebrate the 2024 Publican Awards.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Brand/Concept winner, sponsored by Moët Hennessey: Hickory’s

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This year’s winner of the Publican Awards Best Pub Brand/Concept category demonstrated originality, business success, clear strategies and a passion for people.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Premium Food Offer winner: Anglian Country Inns

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

2024 was an exceptionally tight year for Best Premium Food. In a fierce competition brimming with talent, Anglian Country Inns stood out to claim victory at the final judging panel, celebrated not only for their passionate approach to gastronomy but also...

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Publican Awards 2024 Best New Site winner, sponsored by Heineken UK: The Journeyman, Gerrards Cross – Oakman Group

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Attention to detail, strong sustainability credentials and being somewhere for everyone are just three reasons why the Journeyman impressed the judges in the Best New Site category.

How was trade over the Easter bank holiday?

03-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

A number of operators have reported positive trading over the recent Easter bank holiday weekend.

Hospitality inflation falling but still double retail rate

03-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The rate of food price inflation in the hospitality industry is easing but remains more than double the rate seen in the retail sector.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites) winner, sponsored by Molson Coors: Heartwood Inns

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Heartwood Inns’ strategy success in the past year, including its people-first focus, saw it take the Best Managed Pub Company 2024 (2-50 sites) title.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Late Night Operator winner, sponsored by Kopparberg: Kuckoo Brands

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The judges were wowed over by Kuckoo’s commitment to serving top-quality cocktails delivered with rock & roll glamour.

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Best Food Offer winner: Brucan Pubs

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Retaining the Best Food Award for the second year running, Brucan Pubs ultimately impressed the judges with its passion for hospitality and commitment to consistency.

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Best Drinks Offer winner, sponsored by CCEP: Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The homely feel of each of the seven sites that make up Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns instantly attracts every customer – and they are in for a treat when they visit.

Village pub licensees mark 40th anniversary

02-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Licensees of a village pub in Suffolk have celebrated four decades in the heart of their community.

Administrators appointed to RedCat Leased Pubs

02-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Administrators have been appointed to RedCat Group subsidiary RedCat Leased Pubs Limited (RCLP).

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Publican Awards 2024 Business Leader of the Year winner, sponsored by Poppleston Allen: Alex Reilley

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

It was in August 2002 when three friends, Alex Reilley, Jake Bishop and Dave Reid, opened their first Lounge venue, in Bedminster, Bristol.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Comununity Pub Operator winner, sponsored by Britvic: Proper Pubs

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Proper Pubs, the wet-led community pub group, focuses on putting pubs at the heart of their communities.

BIG INTERVIEW

The Big Interview: Expect the unexpected

02-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

No one expects a pub boss to talk about TV shows and films from the 1980s but Hydes Brewery managing director Adam Mayers does.

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Brewing Pub Company winner: Everards Brewery

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Everards has completely reinvented the Leicestershire family business, resolutely pursuing a brave decision to scale down its brewing operation to a state-of-the-art flexible plant, move out of freetrade sales and pin its success almost entirely on selling...

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Publican Awards 2024 Best Accommodation Operator winner: St Austell Brewery

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

St Austell’s investment in high quality refurbishments of its pubs with rooms won over the judges thanks to room and site designs that have created a genuine ‘wow’ factor for all guests.

OPINION

Trading is tough but we need to start sharing the positives

28-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

It’s a little too easy to allow ourselves to wallow in pessimism, (particularly when you record a podcast with a fully qualified professional moaner), but sometimes we need to take a step back and appreciate some of the positives out there.

Adnams announces first female CEO in company’s history

28-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Suffolk-based business Adnams has appointed Jenny Hanlon as chief executive officer – its first female CEO in its 150-year history.

Average hospitality salary drops

28-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The average salary of hospitality workers has decreased this year when compared to 2023 a report has uncovered.

Butcombe toasts record-breaking March sales

28-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Butcombe Pubs & Inns has enjoyed a great start to spring after recording record sales for March.

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Double swoop for Heartwood at Publican Awards

28-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

South east-based business Heartwood Inns took home two gongs at this year’s Publican Awards.

Old Golden Hen kits to help drive spring sales

27-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

With spring arriving, Greene King is encouraging licensees to spruce up their outdoor spaces to welcome more customers.

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2024 Publican Awards taking place tonight

27-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators are gearing up for the 2024 Publican Awards, which is happening later today (Wednesday 27 March).

Video Exclusive

Greene King aim to build Nest to last

26-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

As Greene King launch its first Nest franchise site, the MA caught up with franchise operations director Penny Baldwin to find out more.

MY PUB

My Pub: the Albany Pub & Dining Room, Twickenham, Surrey

26-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The Albany Pub & Dining Room is a favourite stop for England and Harlequins fans on their way to matches in Twickenham but rugby is not the only ruler of this Surrey pub.

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Find out about the Business Leader of the Year 2024 shortlist, sponsored by Poppleston Allen

26-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

We’ve taken a look at each of this year’s operators in the running to be named Business Leader of the Year.

Arc raises £7m to accelerate growth & UK-wide expansion

25-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multi-site operator Arc Inspirations is set to accelerate expansion across the UK after raising £7m.

BII unveils platform to promote sector’s career opportunities

25-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has launched a free-to-use membership platform that aims to promote the career opportunities in the pub industry.

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Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) finalists, sponsored by CMBC

22-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our three finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit...

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Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) finalists

22-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our four finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit of...

Greene King reveals ‘biggest ever pint giveaway’

21-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub company and brewer Greene King is giving away 100,000 pints on Monday 25 March but only if it rains in Manchester.

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Find out about the Best Sustainable Pub Company finalists, sponsored by Sky Business

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winning business for Best Sustainable Pub Company will have demonstrated a significant and concerted effort to reduce its waste alongside how it is working alongside staff and customers to help in its sustainable mission.

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Find out about the Best Pub Operations Team finalists

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This award will be presented to the pub operations team that best demonstrates its effectiveness in innovation, leadership and business success.

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Find out about the Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) finalists, sponsored by illy Coffee

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The pub company that demonstrates an outstanding working environment for staff will be presented with this award.

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Find out about the Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) finalists

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The award for Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) at the Publican Awards 2024 will be presented to the business that provides an excellent working environment, comprehensive training, strong staff motivation and benefits alongside a meaningful career...

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Find out about the Best Pub Brand/Concept, sponsored by Moët Hennessy

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winner of the Best Pub Brand/Concept category will be a company that has originality, demonstrates business success, clear strategies and has a strong focus on marketing.

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Find out about the Best Premium Food Offer finalists

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Delivering a successful premium food offer across the estate is what the judges of this category are looking for.

Record H1 revenue at Shepherd Neame, lfl sales up 6.1%

20-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has achieved like-for-like (lfl) sales growth of 6.1% and record revenue for the first half (H1) of its 2024 financial year.

Stonegate reveals operating board changes

20-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The UK’s biggest pub company Stonegate Group has announced appointments to its operating board after new hires and promotions.

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Find out about the Best New Site finalists, sponsored by Heineken

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winning new site will have opened in the past 24 months and will have demonstrated evidence of how effectively trade has been built at the venue.

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Find out about the Best Managed Pub Company 51+ sites finalists, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Strong innovation and business performance are what the judges in this category are looking for.

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Find out about the Best Managed Pub Company 2-50 sites finalists, sponsored by Molson Coors Beverage Company

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This award will be presented to the business with a highly successful managed retail estate with two to 50 sites, which has shown strong innovation and business performance in the past year.

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Find out about the Best Drinks Offer finalists, sponsored by CCEP

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winner of the Best Drinks Offer category will be a business that offers a great range of drinks and top-tier standards for customers.

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Find out about the Best Late Night Operator finalists, sponsored by Kopparberg

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This year’s award for Best Late Night Operator will be presented to a company with late night licenses whose core offer is built around the late night sector.