The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794
St Mary’s Inn general manager Robin Freer tells us how this site that serves great food and offers overnight accommodation has quickly established itself as a mainstay despite only being open for 18 months.
MA500
We take a look back at what 2019 has brought for the exclusive MA500 crowd – a collection of multiple site operators, hungry for advice and inspiration from peers.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has welcomed the Welsh government’s announcement that it will be extending help for high street businesses but has called for further support to help pubs burdened by business rates.
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) has suggested Ei Group and Stonegate should put 42 pubs on the market ahead of their proposed merger.
The operator behind the Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes concepts has secured £7.5m worth of investment from infrastructure and private equity investment firm Foresight Group.
Drink Tank
Rebel Pi founder and former contestant on The Apprentice Jackie Fast proved that producing ice wine was a cool idea by winning the honour of ‘best pitch’ at the inaugural Drink Tank
Trade at Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) pub sites soared during the three-week festive period, with like-for-like value sales growing 5.6%.
What patterns and opportunities are poised to steer what you stock behind the bar in 2020? We ask the experts what trends are set to shake up the drinks market.
Veganism is on the rise, but how can you add more dishes that contain no animal products to your menu?