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Scottish brewer and bar operator Innis & Gunn revealed that a strong showing in Q2 has left it tracking 42% ahead of budget following high demand after the reopening of the Scottish on-trade.
Independent brewer and bar operator BrewDog has joined forces with hospitality businesses including Brewhouse & Kitchen, Urban Village Pubs and Pub Love to work towards a carbon neutral on-trade.
London-based cocktail bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan’s creditors have approved a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) – with 90% voting in favour of proposals.
The firm behind London Cocktail Club and the Adventure Bar Group has revealed post-lockdown revenues almost matched the figures recorded during equivalent weeks in 2019.
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) will challenge the Government if full reopening isn’t permitted from 21 June.
Almost nine in ten (85%) football fans have said restrictions will ruin watching the Euros at the pub this summer, according to a survey.
Property round-up
The latest pub property round-up includes news of expansions into south west England by Flight Club and Boxpark while Corona and Inn Collection Group have made waves with new sites by the sea.
Some 55% of pub and bar staff are currently on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS, known as furlough) according to official data.
Licensing hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Graeme Cushion, partner at specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen, answers some last-minute licensing questions ahead of this summer’s UEFA Euro 2020.