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GBPA 2024

In pictures: Great British Pub Awards 2024 winners

20-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Operators from across the country gathered at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on Tuesday 17 September to celebrate the best in the industry at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards (GBPA).

Review of the Week

'Hospitality needs to be taken seriously'

20-Sep-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Great British Pub Award winner Joe Buckley of the Tollemache Arms to get his take on the week's events.

Admiral operator marks 50th anniversary

19-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

An Admiral Taverns licensee has celebrated "incredible achievement" of 50 years of service at the same pub.

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GBPA 2024 social media highlights

19-Sep-2024 By Felicity Giles

Operators from across the sector shared their wins and excitement on social media after a night of celebrating at the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2024.

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GBPA party pics: were you papped?

19-Sep-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The best in the business when it comes to running a pub gathered at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Tuesday (17 September) to celebrate at the Great British Pub Awards.

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Quintessential country pub hailed best in the UK

17-Sep-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

A picturesque, 17th century pub has been named the best pub in the country at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards.

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Great British Pub Awards happening today

17-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The winners of the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2024 will be revealed later today (Tuesday 17 September)

DISH DECONSTRUCTED

How to make: Sticky toffee pudding from Dylans at The Kings Arms

11-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

This Dish Deconstructed showcases a classic Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Oasis reunion could boost trade in Manchester by £15m

27-Aug-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Industry leaders have said the upcoming Oasis reunion tour could provide a £15m boost to businesses in the band’s city heartland of Manchester.

MY PUB

MY PUB: The Rose & Crown, Wolston, Warwickshire

27-Aug-2024 By Gary Lloyd

With a spacious garden and TV sports galore, the Rose & Crown has something for everyone.

Hive Pubs awarded Sustainability Champion status by BII

21-Aug-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Greene King’s Hive Pubs concept has received Sustainability Champion status from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

CAMRA’s Pub of the Year finalists revealed

21-Aug-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has divulged its Pub of the Year 2024 shortlist of 17 pubs from across the nation.

Consumers opting for quality over value

16-Aug-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Quality has overtaken value as consumers’ priority in the on-trade, according to a new report.

LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

The rise, fall and rise again of the pub piano

16-Aug-2024 By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

I recently found myself examining my aging features in the mirror and concluded I was ripe for a mid-life crisis.

Edinburgh festivals expected to boost trade by 30%

02-Aug-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs in Edinburgh prepare for a “huge boost” with almost 250,000 people predicted to attend the city’s festivals in August.

LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

Legal Q&A: the rules around live music outside

26-Jul-2024 By Felix Faulkner, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

In this week's licensing column, legal experts Poppleston Allen answered a question around live music in external areas.

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GBPA 2024 host unveiled

24-Jul-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2024 Great British Pub Awards has now been announced as TV star and writer Ralf Little.

THE CASK PROJECT

Can a rise in smaller beer festivals save cask ale?

16-Jul-2024 By James Ramm, head of sales, Woodforde’s

Questions have been raised over the viability of big name beer festivals with the postponement of some of Britain’s biggest – but exciting alternatives for brewers remain in the rise of smaller festivals, writes Woodforde’s head of sales, James Ramm.

NTIA: 'Euros 2024 was an unforgettable journey'

15-Jul-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Three Lions “inadvertently” saved the UK’s hospitality sector and took the nation on an “unforgettable journey” during the Euros 2024.

Euros final expected to deliver £120m trade boost

12-Jul-2024 By Felicity Giles

England playing in the final of the Euros is predicted to deliver a 50% increase in sales, according to one trade body.

Pubs celebrate as England secures place in Euros final

11-Jul-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs celebrated after England made it through to the finals of the Euros 2024 tournament yesterday (Wednesday 10 Jul) and on-trade bookings for the final game soared after the final whistle.

4 in 10 pubs to open later for Euros semi-final

10-Jul-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 40% of pubs are preparing to stay open later for the Euros semi-final tonight (Wednesday 10 July) where England will fight for a place in the final against the Netherlands.

GENERAL ELECTION 2024: LIVE BLOG

'Biz rates and apprenticeship levy reform must be prioritised'

04-Jul-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Welcome to the Morning Advertiser's (MA) live coverage of the general election, detailing the latest updates for the sector as they happen.

DISH DECONSTRUCTED

How to make: Venison Tartare

20-Jun-2024 By Rebecca Weller

This week’s Dish Deconstructed showcases a Venison Tartare starter from the Black Bull in Sedbergh, Cumbria.

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Finalists for 2024 Great British Pub Awards revealed

19-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The shortlist for the 2024 Great British Pub Awards has been unveiled with pubs across the country making the final stage.

Licensee of the Year 2024 winner unveiled

18-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2024 Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA) from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has been announced.

Euros and Father’s Day ‘provided significant boost’

17-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

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.

Pedalling for Pub rebrands as Hospitality Rides

14-Jun-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Pedalling for Pubs has unveiled a complete rebrand, changing its name to Hospitality Rides.

Ross Kemp: ‘A pub is a really special place to go’

10-Jun-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Actor, journalist and documentary maker Ross Kemp has revealed how he spent a lot of his life in the pub trade.

How are pubcos celebrating Pride month?

07-Jun-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a look at how the nation's pubcos are celebrating Pride month.

MA LEADERS

Industry leaders share their biggest regrets and advice for operators

04-Jun-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Leading operators from across the pub industry have shared their biggest regrets and lessons learned from their time in the sector.

Kerridge urges pubs to 'dig deep and work hard' at Pub in the Park

24-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a look inside Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park festival, with top tips and words of encouragement for operators also shared by the TV chef.

MA LEADERS

MA Leaders Cardiff happening today

16-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The MA Leaders Club event in Cardiff is taking place today (Thursday 16 May).

Pubs and bars top choice for Eurovision events

09-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

One in 12 consumers plan to celebrate the upcoming Eurovision song contest in the on-trade with pubs and bars the most popular destination.

Pubs report mixed results for bank holiday

07-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

More than 50m pints were estimated to have been pulled across the May Day bank holiday (3 – 6 May), though sales were down against 2023 as pubs report mixed trading results.

Deadline for 2024 GBPA extended

07-May-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs up and down the country now have more time to enter this year’s Great British Pub Awards as the deadline has been extended.

Why you need to enter the Great British Pub Awards

03-May-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of the 2024 Great British Pub Awards, we spoke with a number of last year’s winners to find out how trade has been since their success.

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

Soft drinks, sports and sustainability – getting ready for a summer of sales with CCEP

03-May-2024 By CCEP

Pat Humphries, on-premise associate director at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB (CCEP), looks ahead to a bumper summer for hospitality and shares tips on how operators can get ready.

Brewers and cider-makers celebrate industry awards

02-May-2024 By Gary Lloyd

International beer brewers and cider-makers came together for The International Brewing & Cider Awards this week.

Hopes for bank holiday sales boost

02-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Consumers set to mark bank holiday occasion in the pub as operators remain hopeful for a repeat of last year's uplift in sales.

Power of play to be celebrated at industry event

02-May-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Figures from across the hospitality sector are gearing up to hearing the latest insights in competitive socialising at a dedicated event next week.

DISH DECONSTRUCTED

How to make: Braised short rib beef and clotted cream mash

01-May-2024 By Rebecca Weller

In this Dish Deconstructed we discover how to recreate a top gastropub's braised short rib of beef and clotted cream mash with a charred shallot and port jus.

Top trends you need to know about British Fusion food

26-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

British Fusion dishes provides a “safe haven” for chefs and consumers to “explore their sense of adventure”.

2023 GBPA winners share pride in being named the UK’s best

24-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Ahead of 2024 Great British Pub Awards, we caught up with some of last year’s winners to find out how their success has impacted business.

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

AB InBev Wholesale Excellence Awards 2024 winners revealed

22-Apr-2024 By AB InBev

The world's leading brewer, AB InBev has announced the winners of its annual Wholesale Excellence Awards, which celebrate, honour and reward the best wholesalers across the country.

GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS

A trip down GBPA memory lane

19-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

With the deadline to enter the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2024 fast approaching, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a look back at the last five years of the event.

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