Finalists announced in National Best Bar None awards
Bolton, Sheffield, Plymouth and Torquay have made it through to the final of the ‘National Best Bar None awards’ to be presented at a reception at the House of Lords on 5 February.
Archives for January 23, 2018
11 things pubs can do to attract a new generation of drinkers
A recent survey by marketing and insight company, Multiply, revealed 11 key areas where pubs, bars and alcohol brands can do more to engage a new generation of drinkers.
Greene King hailed as great employer of apprentices
Greene King has been recognised in the 2017 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer List, compiled annually by the National Apprenticeship Service.
Ei Group licensees to take on coffee chains
Ei Group has unveiled a tailored ‘Beerista’ coffee offer to support publicans across the country tap into the UK’s coffee market – worth £3.7bn per year.
Regional focus on...the south-west
Our regional focus on the south-west takes a look at the best pubs available in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Bacardi buys Tequila maker Patrón in $5.1bn deal
Alcohol giant Bacardi is to purchase Patrón in an outright deal that values the Tequila maker at around $5.1bn (£3.65bn).
Young’s partners with Wimbledon Brewery to train ‘Hop Masters’
Wimbledon Brewery hosted more than 100 ‘beer ambassadors’ from the Young’s estate last week, as part of a new partnership to improve beer knowledge across the pub company.
Wadworth to refocus on brewing and pub operations following review
Wiltshire based brewer and pub company Wadworth is to improve its customer services and delivery network following a restructure aimed at refocusing the business on brewing and pub operations.
MPs learn the economic importance of beer and cheese
The National Farmers Union (NFU) joined forces with the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group to highlight the importance of British beer and cheese to the UK economy.
Government backs 'agent of change' rollout
The pub industry has reacted positively to the news that an agent-of-change principle, protecting the UK’s live music venues from property developers, has received Government backing and will be written into planning law.
Two major industry bodies set to merge to create UKHospitality
Plans to merge the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Hospitality Association (BHA) have been confirmed after much speculation within the sector.