Beer lovers express mixed reactions to Fuller's Dark Star takeover
People have taken to Twitter to voice their opinions on the news that Fuller's acquired West Sussex-based Dark Star Brewing, which was announced on Tuesday.
Archives for February 20, 2018
Call to 'arms' as Victorian pub reopens
One of the last remaining original Victorian pub buildings in London has reopened as a community pub and events space.
Plan to replace popular Somerset pub with petrol station labelled 'heritage vandalism'
An application to demolish a former asset of community value (ACV) Hungry Horse pub with a 24-hour petrol station, beauty salon and offices has been met with fierce opposition from locals, who claim the development would "destroy the very character and...
BrewDog to build ‘world’s first’ craft beer hotel
Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has revealed plans to build the ‘world’s first’ craft beer hotel in its hometown of Aberdeenshire.
Fuller’s announces Dark Star take over
Fuller’s is set to enhance its craft beer credentials after acquiring West Sussex-based Dark Star Brewing for an undisclosed sum, The Morning Advertiser’s sister title MCA has learned.
Robinsons Brewery helps pub ‘move with the times’
Robinsons Brewery has given the White Hart pub in Kendal, Cumbria, a striking new look after conducting extensive refurbishment.
HIT Training appoints new licensed academy principal
The hospitality industry’s largest training provider has appointed Jeremy Scorer as principal of its new Licensed Retail Academy.
Hospitality businesses warned 'real hit' of business rates will come in April
Hospitality businesses have been warned that the "real hit" of business rates is going to come in April - and could total as much as £75m - a figure "significantly higher than last year".
JDW meat supplier ‘heartbroken’ to go into administration
The meat supplier that supplied JD Wetherspoon is being investigated by the Food Standards Agency has gone into administration and has blamed the watchdog, claiming its action was “out of proportion to concerns identified”.
Bar staff insider: sports fans
We all love a big match – it can have a real impact on a pub’s takings.