Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker
Drinking out falls in build-up to festive period
British households spent 8% less on leisure in November as consumers looked to save money in the run-up to Christmas.
Archives for December 22, 2015
Christmas
Harvester donates 5,000 meals to local causes
Harvester, the Mitchells & Butlers-owned chain, has treated a multitude of charities local to its 230 sites to free Christmas meals.
Legislation
2015 review: the pubs code debate
It was a long year in parliament for the pub sector and the potentially life-changing impact of the pubs code legislation. James Evison looks back at an emotive year for the industry.
Buying craft: AB InBev & Camden Town
Imagine you started every relationship with the knowledge that it would end in divorce.
analysis
Alcohol-free beer no longer a pint sized issue
Alcohol-free beer is growing in popularity in Britain, according to new research released by AB InBev UK, and the largest beer company in the world is making steps towards growing its portfolio in response.
Chefs
Masterchef pub star: “In England we've been brought up on pubs - restaurants are French”
A Michelin-starred pub chef who previously won Masterchef: the Professional has told how he was proud to represent the sector again on the show this year.
Report
'Disappointing' report finds alcohol poisoning doubled in six years
A 'disappointing' report has found that the number of people visiting A&E for alcohol poisoning has doubled in the past six years.
Food
Revolution Bars Group to strengthen food offer
Revolution Bars Group, the premium bar and dining operator, has announced the creation of three new group management positions in its catering team.
Laine Pub Co grows FY sales 9%
The Laine Pub Company, the Luke Johnson backed operator of pubs in Brighton and London, has recorded sales increases of 9% in the year to 30 June.