Thwaites declares West Midlands pub as best in bloom
A West Midlands tavern has been named the best in its Pubs in Bloom competition, out of 250 pubs across the country, by its pubco.
Archives for August 21, 2018
Brewery discontinues sale of ‘Suicider’ after complaint
A Devon-based brewery has said it will no longer sell a cider called ‘Suicider’, after it was called insensitive at a music festival.
More than half of Brits prefer eating at independent venues
Some 53% around the country prefer to eat out at independent establishments in order to support local businesses, according to a new survey.
My shout: room to grow your business
With growing numbers of visitors looking to travel around the UK and stay in pubs, a focus on maximising revenue from letting rooms is key, particularly with competition hotting up, argues Expedia Group's market management director, UK & Ireland, Krishan...
Trio of televised away trips for title-chasing Liverpool in September
Jurgen Klopp's Premier League hopefuls Liverpool hit the road in September with three televised away fixtures while newly promoted Cardiff City welcome two of last season's top seven to south Wales.
JDW chief refutes claims 'no-deal' Brexit would push up food prices
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) boss Tim Martin has written a response to claims in national media that a ‘no-deal' Brexit would increase food prices.
Popular Liverpool coffee shop to expand into bar
Bold Street Coffee, a Liverpool city coffee shop will reopen with a bar element after partnering with independent bar and restaurants company Graffiti Spirits Group.
Pub LFLS up 2.7% in July as restaurants fall 4.8%
Managed pub and bar groups grew like-for-like sales (LFLS) by 2.7% in July while restaurants slumped 4.8% year-on-year.
Police launch appeal after two men attacked outside pub
Thames Valley Police have launched an appeal for information after incidents of grievous bodily harm and assault at the Jolly Sportsman pub in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
Opinion: a real tonic for demystification
Pete Brown waxes lyrical over the superb marketing of tonic water (and gin) specialist Fever-Tree