Other operators

Heineken pumps £20m into Star Pubs & Bars estate

11-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Heineken has announced that it will invest £20m in its Star Pubs & Bars estate during 2017 to keep up with changing consumer demands.

Big Interview

The man behind the cask: Marston’s MD on real ale

11-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Controversy is following cask ale of late. Brewers, fans and critics have all condemned the rise of substandard pints in pubs, as well as the fact much of the trade is selling the beverage too cheaply.

Ei Managed Investments launches new partnership with PubLove

10-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pubco Ei Group has announced a new partnership with PubLove – owner of boutique hostels and historic pubs - to operate across five sites together.

Laine Pub Company buys New Pub Company in deal worth almost £4m

10-Apr-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

Laine Pub Company, the Brighton and London-based group, has acquired the New Pub Company from founder Peter Linacre in a deal thought to be worth just under £4m, The Morning Advertiser's sister title MCA has learnt.

ACI raises more than £20,000 for local charities

10-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Anglian Country Inns (ACI) has accomplished a year-long goal after deciding to “do something special” during its 20th birthday year - raise £20,000 for local charities across its seven outlets in Hertfordshire and Norfolk.

Living Ventures’ Alchemist bar refused a licence in 'saturation zone'

07-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

At a licensing meeting on 4 April, councillors refused an application by Living Ventures to bring its bar the Alchemist to Pelham Street, Nottingham.

Fifth site for Ashover Brewery

06-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Ashover Brewery has taken on the lease at the Royal Oak, Old Tupton, Derbyshire, with a major refurbishment planned for the village pub.

Admiral Taverns’ ‘major restoration’ for burnt down Merseyside pub

05-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

One of the oldest pubs in Merseyside and the “crown jewels” of Admiral Taverns’ estate, the Scotch Piper, is reopening with the help of a £140,000 refurbishment after it was fire damaged last year.

Top 50 Gastropubs

Why local is best for UK’s top gastropub

04-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Chef-patron of North Yorkshire’s Star Inn Harome Andrew Pern does not use local “for local sake” in his venues, but because little else measures up to the produce available on his doorstep.

MPs invited to join Community Pubs Month celebrations

03-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

All MPs have been invited to a community pub in north London as CAMRA’s Community Pubs Month kicks off.

Top 50 Gastropubs

New rooms and fourth site for Star Inn Harome

03-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Top UK gastropub the Star Inn is set to expand its original site in Harome, North Yorkshire, while a fourth site in the local seaside town of Whitby will open soon.

Star Pubs & Bars join SIBA scheme to offer wider choice of cask ales

29-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars is joining the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) Beerflex scheme, offering licensees a wider choice of local cask ales.

Heineken says Tesco cull has ‘no impact’ for on-trade business

22-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Heineken has reassured the pub sector that despite Tesco slashing its range of the brand’s products in half it will have “no impact” for its on-trade business.

Opinion

'We must do everything to get people back into our pubs', says Cornerstone Inns managing director

20-Mar-2017 By Damon Horrill

Damon Horrill, managing director, Cornerstone Inns has said "we must do everything to get people back into our pubs".

Banwell House adds sixth acquisition to estate

17-Mar-2017 By James Wallin

The owner of Banwell House, and former Greene King regional manager, has acquired a second pub from an ex-employer.

How the record-breaking New World Trading Company was built

17-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

New World Trading Company (NWTC) swept the board at this year’s Publican Awards, winning an unprecedented six awards. But how did the pub company get so far in such a short space of time?

Publican Awards: Watch winners' reactions

16-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Winners of this year's Publican Awards have spoken to The Morning Advertiser about how important these awards are to them and their company, featuring a video message from David Beckham.

BrewDog admits talks to sell almost a third of business

16-Mar-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has admitted it is considering the timescale for a potential initial public offering (IPO) and has been in discussion with investors about selling almost a third of the company.

Major refit for Brakspear site

15-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Brakspear’s grade II-listed Stratford-upon-Avon site, the Townhouse, has reopened after a significant refurbishment.

'Complete triumph' declared as Half Moon pub announces reopening

13-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Campaigners have declared a "complete triumph" as an iconic South London pub closed for three years will reopen next week (20 March).

Pub employment key to robust UK economy, says Stonegate chair

10-Mar-2017 By Ed Bedington

The hospitality industry is the third largest employer in the UK, ministers and MPs were told during an apprenticeship showcase at the House of Commons this week (7 March).

Pub success: Starting out

09-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Owning a pub is the aspirational dream for a significant minority of people who regularly soak up the atmosphere in a pub. But just what do you need to know about the trade before starting out and what challenges lie ahead for first-time operators?

Major investment for Yorkshire pub

03-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

The licensee of the Myrtle Tavern, Meanwood, West Yorkshire, has made a £64,000 investment in the site.

Community pub saved by locals named CAMRA Pub of the Year

03-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

A community pub saved from closure by locals has been named as the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year.

Dark Star to open fifth site

28-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Brewer and pub operator Dark Star Brewing Co will open its fifth site in Crawley, West Sussex.

Heineken urged by CAMRA for assurance on Punch deal

08-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on pub giant Heineken for assurances on the affect the takeover of 1,900 Punch pubs would have on its members.

TV weatherman legend backs Fuller's free pints giveaway

06-Feb-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Fuller's has signed former weatherman Michael Fish as the face of a new campaign that promises to give punters a free pint of London Pride whenever it rains in the capital.

New head brewer for Fuller’s

30-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Fuller’s has announced that Georgina Young has been promoted to head brewer with John Keeling moving to a more ambassadorial role.

My pub: The Hare, Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire

27-Jan-2017 By Phil Mellows

Sue Gray (now Hawkins) shot to pub industry fame – and fortune - with her second pub, Bar Humbug. She continues to rescue failing pubs and develop them into thriving businesses. Here, she talks about her latest, the Hare at Milton-Under-Wychwood in the...

New World Trading Company to launch new concept

27-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

New World Trading Company (NWTC) is to launch a new concept in Birmingham this year.

Young's unveils Stephen Goodyear as non-executive chairman

27-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Young’s has revealed that Stephen Goodyear will replace Nick Bryan as non-executive chairman, when he retires at the end of the current financial year on 3 April 2017.

Madness present Camden pub with award

26-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

A pub in Camden was presented a prestigious award by ska band Madness.

Finance deal boost for Sheffield brewery

26-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

A Sheffield brewery has signed a six-figure funding deal with its bank to boost the growth of its business.

Fuller’s announces ‘strong’ sales update

26-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Fuller’s claimed it will “accelerate” investment in its estate after announcing its trading update for the past 43 weeks to 21 January 2017.

ALMR and BBPA welcome industrial strategy proposals

24-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Trade bodies have welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of the Modern Industrial Strategy green paper.

BrewDog appoints new MD and plots ‘crazily exciting projects’

20-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

BrewDog has claimed the company will remain focused on the “freshness” of its beers despite the company’s new plans for 2017.

Lucky Voice opens first Middle East site as part of expansion plan

20-Jan-2017 By Liam Coleman

Karaoke bar operator Lucky Voice is putting its expansion plans in place by launching its first site in Dubai and seeking out a new venue in east London.

Indian Brewery Company unveils first site

20-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

A brewery has opened an outlet offering craft beers and Indian street food in Birmingham after supplying its products to several pubs over the past three years.

Pubs cashing in on Trump inauguration

19-Jan-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Pubs are gearing up to hold Donald Trump-inspired parties ahead of the president-elect’s imminent inauguration on Friday (20 January).

Robinsons reveals new look for Iron Maiden beer

19-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Robinsons Brewery has revealed a new look for the award-winning beer produced in conjunction with heavy metal giants Iron Maiden.

Why Dry January is no longer a period of doom and gloom

19-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

The emptiness of a pub in January after a hectic Christmas can strike fear into the heart of any licensee but perhaps this month has the potential to be as fruitful as any other when pubs make the most of the opportunities

Breweries unite for small beer relief reform

19-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Small and medium-sized breweries have called on the Government to review the small breweries’ relief (SBR) scheme to ensure a “vibrant and sustainable” future for the brewing industry.

Robinsons: pubs come first despite off-trade expansion

18-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Robinsons Brewery will put pubs “first and foremost” despite its plans to expand its craft beer range in supermarkets.

Food and drink industry supported by PM in Brexit speech

18-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Industry bodies have welcomed Teresa May’s “recognition” of the value of the food and drink sector in her Brexit speech.

Admiral Taverns pub given £300,000 revamp

17-Jan-2017 By Helen Gilbert

A Staffordshire-based Admiral Taverns pub is set to reopen as sports bar this spring after undergoing a £300,000 refurbishment.

BrewDog reveals head of new sour facility site

16-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

BrewDog has announced Richard Kilcullen as the head of its standalone sour beer facility, Overworks.

Beer

Camerons raises a glass to Head of Steam anniversary with new beer

10-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

Camerons Brewery has released a special cask beer to celebrate three years of its ownership of the Head of Steam division.

Tim Bacon

Tim Bacon Foundation launched to help cancer sufferers

10-Jan-2017 By Mark Wingett, MCA

A new charitable foundation has been established in the late Tim Bacon’s name to recognise his achievements, to continue his legacy and to echo his legendary generosity of spirit.