There will be ‘blood on the carpet’ following the Budget
There will be “blood on the carpet” after the Budget but firms must not “lose sight” of their goals, Hook Norton managing director James Clarke told The Morning Advertiser (The MA).
Events
TOP 50 BOUTIQUE HOTELS
Top 50 Boutique Hotels list 2024 revealed
South-west countryside estate in Somerset, The Newt, has been named the top boutique hotel for third time.
The Publican Awards
Still time to get your Publican entries in
There’s still time to be in with a chance of winning one of the hospitality industry’s top awards as the entry deadline looms near.
GBPA 2024
In pictures: Great British Pub Awards 2024 winners
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'
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
An Admiral Taverns licensee has celebrated "incredible achievement" of 50 years of service at the same pub.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024 social media highlights
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.
GBPA 2024
GBPA party pics: were you papped?
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.
GBPA 2024
Quintessential country pub hailed best in the UK
A picturesque, 17th century pub has been named the best pub in the country at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards.
GBPA 2024
Great British Pub Awards happening today
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
This Dish Deconstructed showcases a classic Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Oasis reunion could boost trade in Manchester by £15m
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
With a spacious garden and TV sports galore, the Rose & Crown has something for everyone.
Hive Pubs awarded Sustainability Champion status by BII
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
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
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
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%
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
In this week's licensing column, legal experts Poppleston Allen answered a question around live music in external areas.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024 host unveiled
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?
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'
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
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
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
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'
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
This week’s Dish Deconstructed showcases a Venison Tartare starter from the Black Bull in Sedbergh, Cumbria.
GBPA 2024
Finalists for 2024 Great British Pub Awards revealed
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
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’
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
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’
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?
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
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
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
The MA Leaders Club event in Cardiff is taking place today (Thursday 16 May).
Pubs and bars top choice for Eurovision events
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
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
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
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
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
International beer brewers and cider-makers came together for The International Brewing & Cider Awards this week.
Hopes for bank holiday sales boost
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
GBPA 2024
Cash prize and new category for GBPA
Cash prizes are up for grabs for Community Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards, courtesy of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).