The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794
Property
We've given you some tips on how to prepare for a lease assignment. Hopefully that will give you the confidence for the challenge that awaits. In the second part of this two-part series, it’s time to go through the actual process.
Food
BrewDog is trialing a pizza offer at four of its sites for the summer for £9 each – and will offer them at a two-for-one rate for a limited time.
Tom Kerridge is set to host a lunch with one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs at his Marlow pub, the Hand & Flowers, on Sunday 3 July.
CGA/AlixPartners data
While UK pub numbers generally are in decline — with wet-led outlets losing out to food-led sites — vibrant city centres across the country are bucking the trend. Mike Berry reports.
City news
Graphite Capital, the private equity backer of Hawksmoor and Corbin & King, has acquired the fast-growing pub and restaurant business New World Trading Company (NWTC), in a £50m deal, MCA understands.
Greene King IPA has temporarily changed its name to Greene Queen IPA in honour of the monarch’s 90th birthday for this weekend only.
Editorial
The news that the licensed trade continues to shrink is somewhat disheartening.
Business rates
Rural licensees have been left outraged after discovering they are now liable for higher business rates than their urban equivalents.
Beer
Molson Coors has taken on the exclusive distribution rights for the UK sales of beer from Dutch Brewer Bavaria N.V.