Events

Snowfox Group boss headlining The Grocer Omnichannel Conference

10-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Former Yo Sushi, Waitrose and Morrisons head Richard Hodgson will take the keynote spot at The Grocer’s upcoming Omnichannel Conference this May.

Drinks sales boost shows 'value' of celebratory occasions

09-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Celebratory occasions and sporting fixtures continue to boost year-on-year drinks sales as consumers “save money” for big events.

The Lock In podcast

Winning ways!

09-Apr-2024 By Ed Bedington

As the dust settles on the recent Publican Awards, the Lock In team caught up with some of the winners to find out what makes them tick.

OPINION

OPINION: Mum’s the word

08-Apr-2024 By Alastair Scott, owner of Malvern Inns and CEO of S4labour

During the past 10 years, we have been trying to get Mother’s Day right and I am still not sure we have.

GBPA 2024

Hunt is under way for the Great British Pub of the Year

08-Apr-2024 By Ed Bedington

The hunt is now on for the best pub in the country as the Great British Pub Awards returns for 2024.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) winner, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I: Liberation Group

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Liberation Group’s laser focus on continuing to evolve and elevate its offer across all areas of the business and its strong future forward approach saw it scoop the Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites) title.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) winner, sponsored by CMBC: Punch Pubs & Co

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Energetic, passionate and innovative are all words expressed by the judges when it came to the winner of the Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) 2024.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) winner: Shepherd Neame

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Partnership has been a major facet of the pub trade for generations, and with changing models and market conditions, the concept has never been more important and vital, and with Kent-based brewery Shepherd Neame, it’s a concept that vital to its success.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Sustainable Pub Company winner, sponsored by Sky Business: Greene King

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Greene King blew the judges away in terms of its green credentials.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Pub Operations Team winner: Heartwood Inns

04-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The judges were impressed by Heartwood Inns’ innovative approach to its operational structure, adopting a dual approach, with separate teams for the core estate and the new openings that are coming on stream at a rate of knots.

The Good News: Adnams launches beer mats to increase dwell time

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

We acknowledge the sector is facing an extremely tough time with challenges left, right and centre.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Pub Employer (under 500 employees) winner: Barons Pub Company

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Surrey-based Barons Pub Company sees training as vital to its business and offers up to degree-level qualifications.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) winner, sponsored by illy Coffee: Marston’s

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Fellow finalists provided stiff competition but it was Marston’s who displayed the greatest amount of passion for their people to snag the title of Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) in 2024.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Were you papped at the Publican Awards?

03-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The glorious Evolution London venue welcomed pub and bar operators and bosses from across the UK last week (Wednesday 27 March) to celebrate the 2024 Publican Awards.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Brand/Concept winner, sponsored by Moët Hennessey: Hickory’s

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This year’s winner of the Publican Awards Best Pub Brand/Concept category demonstrated originality, business success, clear strategies and a passion for people.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Premium Food Offer winner: Anglian Country Inns

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

2024 was an exceptionally tight year for Best Premium Food. In a fierce competition brimming with talent, Anglian Country Inns stood out to claim victory at the final judging panel, celebrated not only for their passionate approach to gastronomy but also...

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best New Site winner, sponsored by Heineken UK: The Journeyman, Gerrards Cross – Oakman Group

03-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Attention to detail, strong sustainability credentials and being somewhere for everyone are just three reasons why the Journeyman impressed the judges in the Best New Site category.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites) winner, sponsored by Molson Coors: Heartwood Inns

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Heartwood Inns’ strategy success in the past year, including its people-first focus, saw it take the Best Managed Pub Company 2024 (2-50 sites) title.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Late Night Operator winner, sponsored by Kopparberg: Kuckoo Brands

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The judges were wowed over by Kuckoo’s commitment to serving top-quality cocktails delivered with rock & roll glamour.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Best Food Offer winner: Brucan Pubs

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Retaining the Best Food Award for the second year running, Brucan Pubs ultimately impressed the judges with its passion for hospitality and commitment to consistency.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Best Drinks Offer winner, sponsored by CCEP: Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The homely feel of each of the seven sites that make up Cheshire Cat Pubs & Inns instantly attracts every customer – and they are in for a treat when they visit.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Business Leader of the Year winner, sponsored by Poppleston Allen: Alex Reilley

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

It was in August 2002 when three friends, Alex Reilley, Jake Bishop and Dave Reid, opened their first Lounge venue, in Bedminster, Bristol.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Comununity Pub Operator winner, sponsored by Britvic: Proper Pubs

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Proper Pubs, the wet-led community pub group, focuses on putting pubs at the heart of their communities.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Brewing Pub Company winner: Everards Brewery

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Everards has completely reinvented the Leicestershire family business, resolutely pursuing a brave decision to scale down its brewing operation to a state-of-the-art flexible plant, move out of freetrade sales and pin its success almost entirely on selling...

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024 Best Accommodation Operator winner: St Austell Brewery

02-Apr-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

St Austell’s investment in high quality refurbishments of its pubs with rooms won over the judges thanks to room and site designs that have created a genuine ‘wow’ factor for all guests.

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Publican Awards 2024 winners gallery

28-Mar-2024 By Rebecca Weller

See the winners of this year's Publican Awards celebrate their success in our photo gallery.

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Publican Awards 2024: social media highlights

28-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The hospitality sector came together to celebrate the industry at the Publican Awards for the 2024 ceremony on 27 March at Evolution, Battersea, London.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Double swoop for Heartwood at Publican Awards

28-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

South east-based business Heartwood Inns took home two gongs at this year’s Publican Awards.

All about Dylans at the Kings Arms, St Albans

27-Mar-2024 By Charli Tomney

Dylans at the Kings Arms in St Albans, Hertfordshire was the winner of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Front of House Team award in 2022. Here, head chef Josh Searle gives the lowdown on what makes the pub special.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

2024 Publican Awards taking place tonight

27-Mar-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators are gearing up for the 2024 Publican Awards, which is happening later today (Wednesday 27 March).

Lock In Podcast

Pie Hard (with a vengeance)

26-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

To pie, or not to pie, that is the question asked in this episode of the Lock In podcast, as the team lift the (pastry) lid on what makes the perfect pub pie!

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Business Leader of the Year 2024 shortlist, sponsored by Poppleston Allen

26-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

We’ve taken a look at each of this year’s operators in the running to be named Business Leader of the Year.

Mother's Day sees 48% sales boost for wine

25-Mar-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Wine sales rocketed by 48% on Mother’s Day, the latest Daily Drinks Tracker from CGA by NIQ has revealed.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites) finalists, sponsored by CMBC

22-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our three finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit...

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) finalists

22-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our four finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit of...

Everything you need to know about The Publican Awards 2024

22-Mar-2024 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Publican Awards, which will take place next Wednesday in an all-out ceremony in south London.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Sustainable Pub Company finalists, sponsored by Sky Business

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winning business for Best Sustainable Pub Company will have demonstrated a significant and concerted effort to reduce its waste alongside how it is working alongside staff and customers to help in its sustainable mission.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Pub Operations Team finalists

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This award will be presented to the pub operations team that best demonstrates its effectiveness in innovation, leadership and business success.

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Find out about the Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) finalists, sponsored by illy Coffee

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The pub company that demonstrates an outstanding working environment for staff will be presented with this award.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) finalists

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The award for Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees) at the Publican Awards 2024 will be presented to the business that provides an excellent working environment, comprehensive training, strong staff motivation and benefits alongside a meaningful career...

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Pub Brand/Concept, sponsored by Moët Hennessy

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winner of the Best Pub Brand/Concept category will be a company that has originality, demonstrates business success, clear strategies and has a strong focus on marketing.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Premium Food Offer finalists

21-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Delivering a successful premium food offer across the estate is what the judges of this category are looking for.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best New Site finalists, sponsored by Heineken

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winning new site will have opened in the past 24 months and will have demonstrated evidence of how effectively trade has been built at the venue.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Managed Pub Company 51+ sites finalists, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Strong innovation and business performance are what the judges in this category are looking for.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Managed Pub Company 2-50 sites finalists, sponsored by Molson Coors Beverage Company

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This award will be presented to the business with a highly successful managed retail estate with two to 50 sites, which has shown strong innovation and business performance in the past year.

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Find out about the Best Food Offer finalists

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Food must be a key part of this category’s winner, with a successful mainstream food offer across its estate.

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Find out about the Best Drinks Offer finalists, sponsored by CCEP

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

The winner of the Best Drinks Offer category will be a business that offers a great range of drinks and top-tier standards for customers.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Late Night Operator finalists, sponsored by Kopparberg

19-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This year’s award for Best Late Night Operator will be presented to a company with late night licenses whose core offer is built around the late night sector.

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Find out about the Best Brewing Pub Company finalists

18-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

This category looks at how businesses operate both a successful brewery and a managed or tenanted/leased pub estate or both.

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Find out about the Best Community Pub Operator finalists, sponsored by Britvic

18-Mar-2024 By The Morning Advertiser

Judges for this category are looking for a company that has a successful pub estate of community-focused pubs.