Great British Beer Festival: London leading the brewing boom
London is leading the brewing boom, with 30 breweries now operational, compared to just seven in 2006.
Archives for August 6, 2012
1980s pop star Paul Young pulls pints at White Horse Inn, Launceston
Pop legend, Paul Young visited the White Horse Inn, Launceston, last Thursday evening (2nd August) and surprised some of the locals by helping to pour pints for them.
Pub Chef Opinion: How we created an outside-dining haven
We have a lovely little pub, so people tell me, but that’s part of the problem. The pub is small, with seating for about 45 people spread over three rooms, so if customers want to book a large party in one large space rather than be split up, we miss out.
The Big Interview: John Hayes, BEDA chairman
Would you believe that a man of John Hayes’ age — that is “39 and 319 months” — and status has been refused entry into a nightclub? It’s a little bit ironic when he’s been a driving force in lobbying for nightclubs for many years, and knows the mechanics...
London 2012 Olympics: Pub celebrates Ben Ainslee win with golden post box on premises
The Pandora Inn, Restronguet was celebrating Olympic fever after the post box, which is built into the wall of the 13th Century pub, has been painted gold in tribute to sailor Ben Ainslie.
Great British Beer Festival: Coniston No 9 wins Champion Beer of Britain
Coniston No 9 Barley Wine from Coniston Brewing Company has been crowned champion beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival today.
London 2012 Olympics: Father of South African Olympic gold medalist Bert Le Clos celebrates his son's win at the Slug@Wimbledon
Internet sensation and father of South African Olympic gold medalist Bert Le Clos decided to celebrate his sons win at the Slug@Wimbledon.
Great British Beer Festival: CAMRA research reveals young adults priced out of pub
The percentage of young pub goers (18-24 year olds) visiting the pub regularly – once a week or more – has plummeted from 38% to 16% since 2005 - new research from CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) has revealed.