New Year’s Eve celebrations could provide £505m boost for sector
New Year’s Eve celebrations could boost the hospitality sector by £505m, new data has revealed.
Entertainment & Events
Darts players sponsorship gifted to PubAid
Not-for-profit organisation PubAid has been gifted shirt sponsorship of three players in the ongoing PDC World Darts Championship by Sky Business.
The Burnt Chef Project Mental health heroes Awards returns
The Burnt Chef Project has announced it will run its Mental Health Heroes awards for a second year following its successful inaugural event.
FEATURE
FEATURE: Post-Christmas promotions to beat January blues
Some of the best operators in the industry have revealed their secrets when it comes to maintaining good trade after the festive rush.
2025 Publican Awards finalists unveiled
Following the first stage of the rigorous judging process now having taken place, the 2025 Publican Awards finalists can now be announced.
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
Christmas cocktail recipes for pubs
In this special festive edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (The MA) Drinks Masterclass series, we’ve taken a look at some Christmas cocktails that are sure to impress customers.
Peroni launches gift wrapping service at London pubs for Black Friday weekend
Asahi UK has announced the launch of an exclusive gift-wrapping service at two London pubs over Black Friday weekend.
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.
Entries open for CAMRA's 2025 Campaigner of the Year award
Nominations for the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) annual Campaigner of the Year award have opened.
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 winner hopes for increased trade during Christmas
Great British Pub Award (GBPA) winner for the Best Pub for Sport – The Gardeners Arms, known locally as the Murderers – hopes for a boost in trade as sporting events increase throughout the remainder of the year.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Top tips for planning Christmas festivities
With December just over four weeks away, licensees up and down the country will no doubt be making plans to boost trade and capitalise on the festive season.
Rugby stars talk about their favourite pubs as autumn tests near kick-off
Legends of rugby gathered in London to launch the Autumn Nations Series (ANS) and gave their views on the importance of pubs.
City pub fosters festive spirit
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.
How competitive socialising is influencing sector
Competitive socialising has become an increasingly crucial factor impacting for consumers when choosing a venue to visit, according to a recent report by CGA.
CAMRA unveils POTY finalists
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the four finalists in its National Pub of the Year (POTY) 2024 competition.
Record level of entries for Top 50 Gastropubs award
The 2024 One to Watch category for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has seen a record number of entries this year, showcasing the outstanding food and service offer across the sector.
Pub in the Woods project is uniting pubgoers outdoors
Pub in the Woods, located in Wild Park Derbyshire, is a family-run project centred around championing the outdoors and uniting pubgoers.
Publican Awards 2025
Publican Awards 2025 open for entry
Are you running the best business in the pub and bar sector? The search is now underway for the best in the business as entries for the Publican Awards 2025 are now open.
OPINION
OPINION: Mental health is everyone’s responsibility
Thursday 10 October was World Mental Health Day and the theme was the workplace. I’m curious to know how many of us took the opportunity to check in on our employees’ mental health and wellbeing?
Village pub raises £35k for charity
The Cross Keys Inn located in Lydford on Fosse, Somerset, has raised £35,100 for charity over an 11 year period.
MA LEADERS CLUB
Sector needs to be 'less nervous' calling out NLW struggles
National living wage (NLW) increases have become one of the biggest challenges for pubs and the sector needs to “call it out” more ahead of the Budget, industry leaders have said.
CAMRA’s flagship festival to return next summer
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed its flagship event will return next summer following a hiatus.
MA LEADERS CLUB
MA Leaders Oxford happening today
The MA Leaders club will be taking to the streets of Oxford today (Wednesday 2 October).
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub for Beer, sponsored by SIBA – the Tamworth Tap, Staffordshire
Overlooked by Tamworth Castle, the Tamworth Tap offers a wonderful and diverse range of beer with something sure to please all palates.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Punch Pub of the Year – the Red Lion, Cranford, Northamptonshire
Nestled in the parish of Cranford, Kettering, the Red Lion appears to be a pretty, yet unassuming 18th-century Northamptonshire sandstone pub.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Sustainable Pub – the Pig’s Head, Clapham, south-west London
Monitoring waste, growing produce and only working with sustainable suppliers were just a few of the ways the Pig’s Head in Clapham, south-west London impressed the judges.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Stonegate Group Pub Partners Pub of the Year – the Gloucester Old Spot, Bristol
If you are looking for that individual, vibrant pub with quirky charm – the Gloucester Old Spot, in Bristol – could be just what you are looking for.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub Garden, sponsored by Diageo – Myrtle Tavern, Leeds
The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area in Leeds, has transformed its outdoor space into a unique garden with every corner packed with something for everyone.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub to Watch Sport, sponsored by TNT Sports – the Gardeners Arms/Murderers, Norwich, Norfolk
The road signs welcoming visitors to Norwich bill it as a “fine city” – and the twin-named Gardeners is top of the tree among its many fine pubs.
GBPA 2024
What the 2024 GBPA winners had to say
Pubs from across the country were celebrated earlier this month (Tuesday 17 September) at the Great British Pub Awards.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub for Entertainment – the Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich, south-east London
The Trafalgar Tavern has something to entertain all demographics and age groups with a regular fixture of varied entertainment hosted at the ornate and impressive riverside pub.
GBPA 2024: Marston’s Pub of the Year – the Griffin, Loughborough, Leicestershire
In the centre of Loughborough, on the edge of the shopping district, the Griffin is targeted at the Leicestershire town’s large student population – and it’s a great example of just how good a student pub can be.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Town Pub, sponsored by Molson Coors – the Bull & Swan, Stamford
This historic pub, a former coaching inn dating back to the 1600s, combines old-world charm with modern flair.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub for Families – Almondsbury Creative, Bristol
This unique venue in Almondsbury, near Bristol, which husband and wife team Garth and Beccy Jackson saved from closure five years ago, has risen from the ashes of an old social club, to become a vibrant family-friendly venue at the heart of its local...
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub for Food, sponsored by Booker/Makro – the Hinds Head, Bray, Berkshire
Being a pub in the affluent town of Bray, Maidenhead, means your drinks have to be great but your food has to be outstanding – and that is exactly true of the Hinds Head.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Pub for Dogs – No.Twenty9, Burnham Market, Norfolk
In the heart of the bustling market town of Burnham Market is situated No.Twenty9 – an elegant venue primed for locals and tourists exploring the glorious north Norfolk coast.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Admiral Taverns Pub of the Year – the Royal Oak, Brandon, Warwickshire
If you want to drink and eat in a pub that has one of the most determined licensees at the helm – the Royal Oak in Brandon, near Coventry is the place.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Greene King Pub of the Year – the Cott Inn, Dartington, Devon
With its thatched roof, ancient walls and country garden looks, steeped in 700 years of history and nestled in a fold of the Dart valley near Totnes, the Cott Inn is a pub that would make a chocolate box feel jealous.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Country Pub – the Tollemache Arms, Harrington, Northamptonshire
The Tollemache Arms stands out to anyone visiting due to its thatched roof that really attracts the eye.
GBPA 2024
GBPA 2024: Best Community Pub, sponsored by CCEP – the Swan, Windsor, Berkshire
The Swan in Clewer, near Windsor in Berkshire, is so much more than a pub to local people – it’s a wonderful community hub that is making a real social impact in its local area.
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).
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.
Third annual BIH Awards finalists announced
Not-for-profit organisation Be Inclusive Hospitality has announced its BIH Spotlight Awards finalists that include four pubs vying for the best pub/bar title.
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)
1 in 3 adults visit on-trade to watch live sport
One third of UK adults have been to a pub, club or bar to watch live sport in the past 12 months, research has shown.
Less than a fortnight until Joshua v Dubois clash
The all-British heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois is set to take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 21 September.
FEATURE – Christmas
FEATURE: Is this going to be the Christmas the trade needs?
Christmas is the most lucrative time of year for pubs, so what should publicans do to ensure this one’s a cracker asks Emma Eversham?