Duchess of Cornwall helps brew her own beer
The Duchess of Cornwall was welcomed to Arkell's Brewery on 30 January to help celebrate the brewery’s 175th anniversary year.
Archives for February 1, 2018
Drinkaware and Derby County FC launch ‘Game Changer’ competition
Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware will be launching a new competition for Derby County football supporters during the team’s Sky Bet Championship match against Brentford on Saturday 3 February, as part of an ongoing partnership with the club.
Food hygiene is biggest concern for diners when eating out
More than one third (36%) of consumers rate food hygiene as their main fear, according to new research.
North Bar launches 20th anniversary beer
Leeds-based operator North Bar is ramping up its fundraising for local charity St Gemma’s Hospice by launching a limited-edition session pale ale.
BrewDog beers to be pulled from pub after dispute over dispense equipment
A York pub is to have its BrewDog beer lines disconnected, after a dispute over the Scottish brewery reportedly using dispense equipment owned by Heineken UK and Carlsberg UK.
VAT duty cut campaigners meet MPs at the Brexit department
Leading figures behind the campaign to reduce VAT in the hospitality industry met with a number of senior Conservative MPs who support the beer and pub industries.
Much ado over Joule's Brewery renovated pub
New licensees to move in at the Shakespeare Inn, which will reopen on 1 February as Joule’s Brewery’s 42nd site.
Brooklyn Gin offers chance to win all-expenses paid trip to New York
Hi-Spirits, the UK and Ireland distributor of Brooklyn Gin, is to offer bars the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to the inaugural Bar Convent Brooklyn trade event in June.
Berkshire pub scoops two Top 50 Gastropubs awards
Windsor gastropub the Oxford Blue struck gold at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, winning the Best Newcomer, sponsored by Schweppes, and the One To Watch awards.
What sports pubs need to know about the January transfer window
Another transfer window closes and another batch of players wind their way to pitches new. So, which Premier League clubs have made an inspired January swoop to guarantee glory or secure safety and which have succumbed to the multi-million pound...
Is JD Wetherspoon the best pubco to work for in the UK?
Along with two major brewing companies, JD Wetherspoon has been certified as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom for 2018 – its 15th consecutive year in a row.
Pub’s response to one-star review for its ‘lack of Stella’ goes viral
A London pub has had the last laugh after a drinker left a negative review of it for its “lack of Stella” and “hippy crowd”.
Marston’s investment leads to staff consultation
Pubco and brewer Marston’s is to enter into a consultation period with up to 45 staff at the former Charles Wells brewery in Bedford, as it announces a significant investment at its Burton-on-Trent site.