More than 30 pubs added to Craft Union Pub Company's estate
Craft Union Pub Company, part of Ei Managed Operations, has begun its “nationwide expansion” with the addition of 31 sites in the last three months, taking its current estate to 122 pubs.
Archives for May 18, 2017
What is your favourite: nuts or scratchings?
Pub snacks are the lifeblood of all pub premises and an easy up-sell on a drinks round. Whether it is a bag of crisps, popcorn, nuts or scratchings, getting consumers to have an extra nibble is a ‘win win’. We take you through our pick of the snacks.
Pubs launch Father's Day meal deals
Pubs are launching a new range of meal deals and events to capitalise on Father’s Day on Sunday, 18 June.
NewRiver opens 11th pub with Co-op store
The Reindeer pub in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has reopened after a £240,000 facelift – alongside a new £500,000 Co-op convenience store in its car park.
BII Licensee of the Year finalists unveiled
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has unveiled the six finalists that will be fighting it out to be BII Licensee of the Year 2017.
Marston’s urged to protect Charles Wells’ heritage post-buyout
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged Marston’s to protect the brands it has inherited under the Charles Wells deal.
‘Smallest rooftop pub in UK’ opens in London
Department store John Lewis claims it opened Britain’s smallest rooftop pub last week capturing “all the charm of a favourite watering hole” whilst boasting panoramic views of London.
West Berkshire Brewery to open £5m site by September
West Berkshire Brewery (WBB) is set to quadruple its capacity for brewing with a brand new £5m site, set to go live in the next few months.
Rail Ale Trail to take place on West Somerset Railway
‘Rail Ale Trail’ along the UK’s longest heritage railway attracts 23 brewers.
Football and rugby seasons approach their conclusion
The final football matches for the top leagues in both England and Spain can bring a handy boost in trade this Sunday.
Airport pubs to be converted into 'ale and coffee houses'
Casual Dining Group (CDG) – operator of Bella Italia, Café Rouge – has moved into pub operations after winning a competitive tender process to run two Heathrow airport pubs, which it plans to turn into “ale and coffee houses”.
Pubs urged to offer more meat-free menu items
Pubs are being urged to offer better plant-based options to cater for the growing number of flexitarians.