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Hopes for increased trade at the Myrtyle Tavern as winter months draw in. Image: Credit / Noah Dixon

City pub fosters festive spirit

By Felicity Giles

The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area within Leeds, is welcoming the festive cheer this year with a myriad of festive celebrations ahead of December.

Rocketing costs: the rise will mean the national living wage will increase to more than £12 an hour (image: Getty/Max Zolotukhin)

NLW to soar by 6.7%

By Nikkie Thatcher

The national living wage (NLW) is set to rise by 6.7% to £12.21 an hour from April next year.

VIP experience. guests were invited to tour Heartwood Collection's new site. Image/ Credit

Heartwood Inns opens 4th site with rooms

By Felicity Giles

The Coat & Bear situated in Newbury, Berkshire has opened its doors, following a multi-million pound renovation provided by Heartwood Inns.

Thatchers: supermarkets leading low & no trends for pubs to follow

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

On-trade can follow supermarkets for low & no inspiration

By Gary Lloyd

While traditionally it has been the on-trade leading the way in new trends, Thatchers Cider claims supermarkets are doing the heavy lifting when it comes to thanks to low & no products.

Drinks Masterclass: How to make a Wine Not cocktail with Vino Voss

DRINKS MASTERCLASS

How to make wine menus stand out with 'innovative' cocktails

By Rebecca Weller

In this edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Drinks Masterclass wine search engine Vino Voss mixology expert Nikki Bonkowski details how to make wine menus stand out with “innovative” cocktails.

Government pledge: help for independent brewers will be welcomed by SIBA and CAMRA

Beer industry boost vow in Budget welcomed

By Gary Lloyd

SIBA and CAMRA have welcomed the Government’s intention to support the independent brewing industry but urged further reliefs be made on draught beer duty and business rates.

Back our beer: Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp

Back British lager says Innis & Gunn founder

By Gary Lloyd

The founder of Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn has urged lager drinkers to back British beers after research showed only 27% of Brits think the UK produces good beer.

Cask moves: Tim Bird has rejoined CAMRA and Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns has joined Cask Marque

OPINION

OPINION: There’s a storm brewing

By Tim Bird, owner of Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns

Since writing my last opinion piece, I have been immersing myself in cask ale… not literally, of course, although it would make a fun alternative to wild water swimming.

What's in the news 25 October?

Review of the Week

'They're making an enemy of us'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Our Yummy Collection founder Anthony Pender to get his take on the week's news.

Who is taking over at Brains?

Brains boss steps down

By Ed Bedington

The boss of Cardiff-based Brains Brewery has announced he will be stepping down from the business in December after four years in the post.

(image: Getty/Jonathan Knowles)

5 key trends shaping the future of beer

By Ed Bedington

Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to play an increasingly important role in the production of beer, according to a new report which highlights the five major trends shaping the future of beer.

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In Podcast episode 83

The Lock In Podcast

The death of craft beer?

By Ed Bedington

With the craft beer breweries struggling and the market declining, the Lock In team asks the question, is this the end for the craft beer movement?

Changes at the top for Beds & Bars management

Beds & Bars top team changes as Roberts steps down

By Ed Bedington

Beds & Bars, the leading backpacker hostel, pub and bar operator, has announced a top team shake up following the announcement that managing director Murray Roberts is taking retirement.

Welcome improvement: Growth for managed groups matched inflation in September 2024 but real terms growth still challenging (Credit: Getty/ Drazen Zigic)

Growth for managed groups matches inflation

By Rebecca Weller

Managed hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 1.7% in September, the latest edition of the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has revealed.

Indie Beer drive: YouGov data shows many people are unaware which which craft beers and breweries are non-global (credit:SIBA)

CAMRA backs SIBA’s Indie Beer campaign

By Gary Lloyd

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has added its weight behind the Indie Beer campaign launched by beer consumer group the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA).

Stark reality: 70% of late-night firms at risk (Credit:Getty/Michael Blann)

Seven in 10 late-night firms facing closure

By Rebecca Weller

Seven out of 10 firms face collapse without urgent business rates relief extension, new research from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.

Sails away: the Windmill is particularly proud of its food offer

MY PUB

MY PUB: The Windmill, Chatham Green, Essex

By Gary Lloyd

Whether you’re visiting Chelmsford Racecourse or fancy a great experience at a lovely, rural pub, the Windmill in Chatham Green would be an ideal choice.

Beer and cider collab: Siren and Red Fin teams have come together

Siren and Red Fin seal deal and vow to help pubs

By Gary Lloyd

Pubs are set to benefit after Siren Craft Brew and Red Fin Cider announced they have joined forces in a bid to collaborate without either having a fiscal interest in the other.