An extensive renovation at the village pub in Ellastone, including a state-of-the-art kitchen, was the culmination of Laura and Johnny Greenall’s plan back in 2012.
Pubs in England, Scotland and Wales saw a surge in sales across last weekend when the Euros footfall tournament kicked off and Father’s Day was celebrated, according to new figures.
Summer has finally arrived (meteorologically speaking at least), and with 63% of people visiting the pub more frequently during the summer months, that means it’s boom time for your business.
Cornish brewer Verdant Brewing Co is set to release a 10th anniversary cask edition of Lightbulb extra pale ale – one of the team’s first brews and now its best-selling beer.
With the general election less than three weeks away, political parties have got put forward policies to help the on-trade if they want votes from the sector.
The Labour party has “listened to and acted on” recommendations from the hospitality sector with the pledges made in its election manifesto, trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has said.
Fuller, Smith & Turner (Fuller’s) has delivered “excellent results” while latest like-for-like (lfl) sales for the 10 weeks to 8 June 2024 are up 4.4%.
All political parties have been called upon to back the hospitality sector, which can grow at a significantly faster rate than the wider economy, according to one trade body.
Flat growth in April due to wet weather impacting consumer demand highlighted the importance of hospitality for economic growth, one trade body has stated.
Nightcap, which operates owns and operates 46 bars including brands such as The Cocktail Club, Barrio Familia and Dirty Martini, has appointed Sarah Miller as group director of business operations.
Political parties need to recognise the importance of the night-time economy through the implementation of a national strategy and appointment of dedicated leadership within central Government, one trade body has urged.
Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed a pledge in the Conservative party’s election manifesto that claims it will commit to fixing the ‘unfair burden of business rates’ for hospitality firms.
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its fourth Nest Pub following a £265k investment.
Night Time Economy (NTE) Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has called for the ingoing Government to introduce a “dedicated minister” for the hospitality sector.
Fair tax for the sector, better planning protection and changing the business rates system are three of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)'s key asks ahead of the general election next month (4 July)
This week’s top tips looks at table and chair licences for public highways including reference to the change in the law and the process for renewals and new grants.
C&C Group, the Irish drinks distributor and manufacturer, has appointed Ralph Findlay as CEO after discovering shortcomings in its financial reporting.
UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has warned the sector a Labour Government is more likely to have a health agenda and could potentially be influenced by groups such as the anti-alcohol lobby.
One in three visits to the pub are alcohol-free (AF) and a quarter of drinkers are alternating between full-strength alcohol and AF when visiting the on-trade.
