CAMRA national chairman Colin Valentine to step down
The Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) national chairman Colin Valentine will step down next year and will hand the reins to current vice-chairman Jackie Parker.
Archives for December 4, 2017
JDW pub blasted on TripAdvisor: 'Worst experience ever'
A JD Wetherspoon (JDW) pub has been slammed on the review site for its décor as well as serving cold food and one user claimed he was asked to leave after visiting with his dog.
Cloudwater boss dispels fears over brewery future
Cloudwater co-founder and managing director Paul Jones has moved to allay fears over the brewery’s long-term future.
Survey: What does 2018 hold for your pub?
With warnings about the pub trade coming in thick and fast - with business rates, inflation, changes in consumer demand, declining beer sales and Brexit all looming over publicans' heads - what will 2018 have in store for your pub?
Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year Awards dates confirmed
The Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year Awards competition dates have now been revealed, with the first round of judging due to take place this week.
SIBA purchases majority shareholding in Flying Firkin
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has purchased a major stake in beer supplier Flying Firkin as part of its commercial strategy to develop routes to market opportunities for its members.
Pubs should be exempt from deposit scheme costs says BBPA
British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds has highlighted the pub industry’s good record on recycling in response to a call for evidence by the Department for Environment & Rural Affairs on the subject.
Moor Beer to open London venue
Bristol-based brewery Moor Beer has acquired a new 2,000sq ft premises in London, in close vicinity to the area known as the ‘Bermondsey Beer Mile’.
Shropshire pub launches formal share offer
The White Lion Pub in Ash Magna, Shropshire, launched a formal share offer at a public meeting on 30 November in the hope of keeping the 250-year-old site open.
Brew By Numbers celebrates fifth birthday
Craft beer brewery Brew By Numbers celebrated its fifth anniversary with five new beer launches and a party at its taproom this weekend.
Laine Pub Co acquires Distinct Group
Regional brewer and operator Laine Pub Company has acquired the four-strong leasehold pub estate of the Distinct Group.
Eastender's Queen Vic storyline inspires 'save your local' advice
As BBC's Eastender's beloved public house, the Queen Vic's, future is under threat, campaign groups including Crowdfunder and the Plunkett Foundation have taken to social media to give advice and tips on how to save struggling pubs across the country.
BrewDog and NWTC in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100
Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog and multiple-award winner the New World Trading Company (NWTC) have both featured in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table.
Pub and bar insolvencies rise 9% in past year
Smaller pubs should consider their funding options to "tap into popular trends and retain market share", according to London-based commercial lender Ortus Secured Finance, as it warns pub and bar insolvencies have increased by 9% in the past year.
Deterring crime: How publicans can keep themselves and staff safe
It seems that we live in increasingly violent times. And with those threats coming from a wide variety of sources, the need for planning, training and an action plan is more pressing than ever
New Wetherspoon beer mat flags 'big business scare story'
JD Wetherspoon has issued a new beer mat highlighting its support of the British fishing industry and accusing business chiefs of misleading the public on soaring food prices after Brexit.
What’s going on at Campari UK?
Campari UK is at the centre of a perfect storm, riding the wave of growing demand for premium drinks from British pubgoers.
Coffee and cocktail trends: are you ready for the ‘explosion’?
Sophistication, social media and theatre are just three big trends set to hit the coffee and cocktail scene in the next 12 months, according to a new report.
Anger over proposed Heineken redundancy scheme restructure
A new system capping the redundancy settlements to which Heineken UK (HUK) employees are entitled to has been slammed by the company’s staff, The Morning Advertiser (MA) can reveal.
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