In the run-up to Cask Ale Week, which takes place between Thursday 22 September and Sunday 2 October, Shaun Slater, licensee of Star Pubs & Bars site the Black Rock, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, talks about the future of cask ale.
The decision to close Cumbrian operation Jennings Brewery by Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has been labelled a “devastating blow for the area’s brewing heritage”.
Two fifths of catering staff believe a lack of training, technology and resources has caused low morale amongst their teams, a survey of contract catering firms across the UK has revealed.
Stonegate and other pubcos have broken strict alcohol rules set out by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) through encouraging excessive drinking and featuring people appearing under 25 on social media.
The number of pubs that have closed due to business failure or have an uncertain future has doubled in the first half of 2022 against the last six months of last year, according to new figures.
Fish and chips has been crowned Britain’s favourite pub and bar meal with more than a quarter of consumers listing it as one of their top three dishes when eating out, new data from CGA by Nielsen IQ has revealed.
Operators are waiting for an announcement from new Prime Minister Liz Truss to help the sector battle the ongoing energy crisis, with leaders calling for a “big, bold package of support” if hospitality is to survive the winter
A Leeds-based pub has been forced into "tough decision" to make chef redundant and close its kitchen in an effort to “save the rest of the pub” due to rocketing energy costs.
Chef and multiple operator Tom Kerridge has branded advice from political figureheads as “disgusting, embarrassing and horrific”, as the hospitality sector fights to stay alive.
The future of small breweries is being debated today (Tuesday 6 September) as the Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR) marks 20 years since it was announced and the sector is battling the energy crisis.
So the wait is finally over and the one MP most of her colleagues didn’t think was up to the job is now moving into number 10, but hey ho, what do they know that the wider Conservative membership doesn’t…
More than 6,000 letters have been sent to MPs from night-time economy and hospitality businesses, demanding emergency support as the sector battles the energy crisis.
Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 27 August were 0.5% ahead compared with the same week one year ago, the latest CGA by Nielsen IQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.
A Worcestershire licensee is planning to smash its own world record for holding the largest gathering of people called Nigel, in a bid to revive a name that is in danger of becoming extinct.
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks to JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones about energy costs, inflation and a Government unwilling to help the sector.
Night-Time Economy Advisor for Manchester, Sacha Lord, has requested an urgent meeting with Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP as energy bills put sector's livelhood in “catastrophic position”.
Truman’s beer will be known as Big Penny from 15 September following the acquisition of the trademark by the management team at the Old Truman Brewery.
Many hospitality businesses have considered closing during the winter months following “ludicrous” energy quotes, chef and business owner Tom Kerridge has said.
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has outlined plans for a multibillion-pound package of tax cuts to help businesses facing collapse due to rising energy costs.
Low2NoBev – the only dedicated trade show for the low and no-alcohol drinks sector – returns to Olympia London this month (26-28 September) with visitors urged to register for their free entry badge now.
This week's round up features two new whiskey's from Jack Daniel's alongside new offerings from Nothern Monk and MONIN with product re-launches from Black Sheep and Shepherd Neame.
Restaurant and pub groups’ delivery and takeaway sales have doubled compared with pre-covid levels but drop year-on-year, the latest CGA Hospitality at Home Tracker has revealed.
Rekom is set to open its first Proud Mary pub in the UK, independent bar Delirium and Revelry has opened in Leeds, and sites in Devon, North Somerset and London have reopened after makeovers.
James Watt, co-founder and CEO of BrewDog, has revealed the company closed six of its bars due to rocketing energy costs and has blasted the Government as "clueless".
Food and drink sales at pubs, bars and restaurants are in growth in only half of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres, as mounting financial challenges take their toll.
Announcement of further rail strikes to take place next month “catastrophic” for the hospitality and late-night economy which are already reporting losses and “at risk of failing”.
A South Lakeland inn, whose annual energy bill is set to rise by £80,000, is bracing for “long-term problems” at the operator says he will do all he can to protect staff’s jobs.
A leading operator has been refused a meeting with the chancellor of the exchequer after writing to him expressing concerns with skyrocketing energy bills.
The soaring cost of energy has shot up from being the fourth biggest operating cost to second, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).
