City's 'oldest' gay bar to close
East Sussex seaside city’s “oldest” gay bar has closed its doors for good amid “excessive overheads”.
Archives for November 28, 2022
Hybrid offer from Punch targets work life shift
Award-winning pubco Punch Pubs has launched a new cafe, bar and co-working space alongside one of its existing pubs in London.
Barkby Group to dispose of pub estate
Barkby Group has announced plans to dispose of its pub estate amid “strategic change”.
GK Pub Partners pumps £500k into 25th Hive pub
Greene King’s leased, tenanted and franchise arm Pub Partners has opened its 25th Hive Pub, following a £500,000 investment.
RedCat 'secures further funding from Oaktree'
RedCat Pub Company has reportedly secured “millions of pounds” worth of funding from Oaktree Capital.
Drinks List 2023
The Drinks List – top brands to stock in 2023
This year’s Drinks List has seen great strides forward in terms of volume and value sales versus last year because the on-trade has been operating on a much better basis than during the heavily restrictive phases of the pandemic.
St Austell takes share in Harbour
South west-based business St Austell Brewery has taken a minority share in north Cornwall business Harbour Brewing Co.
drinks list 2023
Jagermeister tops liqueurs & specialities table again
Despite the liqueurs & specialities category only being recognised in the Drinks List last year, Jagermeister has never been beaten by any other brand.
DRINKS LIST 2023
WKD Blue tops RTD category
VK dominates the ready-to-drink (RTD) category this year, with three products making the list, and there are also two newcomers to watch out for.
Drinks sales 3% ahead of 2021
Average drinks sales across Britain's managed pubs, bars and restaurants exceeded 2021 levels for a ninth successive week, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.
DRINKS LIST 2023
Jack Rabbit Pinot Grigio still most sold wine
The best-selling wine in the on-trade has remained unchanged over the past 12-months, the Drinks List 2023 has revealed.