Coronavirus
Coronavirus could hit Diageo net sales ‘by up to £325m’
Giant drinks company Diageo has forecast a decline for its 2020 fiscal year as the coronavirus outbreak shuts off a prime source of trade.
Archives for February 26, 2020
Illegally destroyed pub still not rebuilt after 5 years
The battle to rebuild iconic London pub the Carlton Tavern is still not over as the building work is taking place, five years after it was knocked down.
JDW hotel ‘unsure when it will reopen’ due to severe floods
A JD Wetherspoon (JDW) hotel has been closed since 18 February after futile efforts to pump out water due to floods rising through the cellar.
Pubs positively linked to economic value of rural areas
There is a strong positive relationship between an increase in the number of pubs and an increase in house prices, according to research from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
M&B expand low-alcohol beer offer with Big Drop
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has increased its range for pubgoers who do not want to drink alcohol by stocking new 0.5% ABV beers.
Double Dutch founders launch mentoring scheme for female mixologists
The founders of premium mixer brand Double Dutch have unveiled a new scholarship and mentoring programme for female mixologists in the hope of tackling the under-representation of women in the UK drinks trade.
Resolution needed over JDW carpet row
A town council has said it is hopeful that a dispute over the design of a JD Wetherspoon pub carpet will be resolved without legal action.
Property round-up
Las Iguanas and Café Rouge operator to trial pub concept, Big Smoke to open fifth site
The company behind Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas has announced plans to trial a new pub concept while Big Smoke Brew Co, Shepherd Neame and Stonegate have unveiled pub refurbs.
UK public ‘will not be tricked’ by EU deal, says Tim Martin
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) founder and chairman Tim Martin has warned UK and EU negotiators the public will shun EU goods if a deal fails to achieve a real restoration of democracy.
Revolution Bars to ‘resume site expansion’
Revolution Bars Group has registered a 3.5% increase in revenue for the six months to 28 December 2019 as it prepares to resume expansion plans.