Low2NoBev to be part of The Big Hospitality Expo
Low and non-alcoholic drinks show Low2NoBev run alongside this year’s The Big Hospitality Expo at London’s Olympia from 26 to 28 September 2022.
Archives for February 7, 2022
Hydes looks to ramp up activity after ‘punishing’ restrictions
Historic brewer and pub operator Hydes Brewery hopes to open a pub in the near future after putting acquisitions on the back burner during the height of the pandemic that saw some “incredibly punishing” restrictions on the industry.
CAMRA announce special edition beer box for International Women’s Day
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced a new special edition beer box and accompanying brewer-led virtual tasting event set to feature five of the nation’s top female brewers to celebrate International Women’s Day (Tuesday 8 March 2022).
Inn Collection Group completes its first acquisition of 2022
Award-winning northern pub group the Inn Collection Group has completed its first acquisition of 2022 with the purchase of the Glenridding Hotel in Ullswater, the Lake District.
Last orders at England’s ‘oldest pub’
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks – a pub believed to be the oldest in England – has called time at the bar and closed after licensee Christo Tofalli’s business went into administration.
RedCat grows accommodation offer with latest acquisition
Former Greene King boss Rooney Anand’s pub investment vehicle RedCat Pub Company has acquired the Crown Hotel in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, taking its portfolio to approximately 100 sites.
‘Rising energy costs hitting firms at worst possible time’
Rocketing energy bills are crippling the sector at “the worst possible time”, following the impact of Plan B guidance over the festive period and ahead of Government support such as the lower VAT rate and business rates support ending.
Prices expected to rise by 11% across sector
Prices across the hospitality sector are expected to rise by 11% throughout the year, as businesses try to combat cost pressures and rising VAT rates, a UKHospitality (UKH) survey has revealed.
Greene King partners with TV chef for National Apprenticeships Week
Pub operator Greene King has partnered with TV chef and presenter, Joe Hurd, to launch its new back of house academies for trainee chefs as part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (7 to 13 February 2022).
PubAid praises record support from pub industry
Charity PubAid has announced generous on-trade partners have pledged to donate more cash than ever before to promote pubs as a force for good.
£12 burger and beer deal at St Austell pubs to celebrate Six Nations
A limited-time £12 burger and beer deal will be up for grabs at St Austell Brewery pubs across the west country throughout the course of the Six Nations tournament.