Liberation Group merges with Cirrus Inns
Liberation Group, the UK and Channel Islands brewer and pub operator has merged with Cirrus Inns – which runs 22 sites from south-west London across to the Cotswolds.
Archives for December 16, 2022
‘Operators can’t just open doors and say buy our beer anymore’
The future looks bright at the Anchor in Wingham, Kent, with remote workers providing the pub with a boost in business.
Scottish Budget dismay: no rates relief for pubs
Scottish government has come under fire for not announcing business rates relief for hospitality in its Budget yesterday (15 December), with trade bodies warning this could wipe pubs out.
Review of the Week
'I'm going to call it out for what it is - it's profiteering'
The MA's Ed Bedington met up with celebrity pub operator Merlin Griffiths, of Greenhouse Pubs, to hear his thoughts on the week's news and his view on the utilities situation.
CAMRA plea for energy bill help as breweries go under
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has demanded chancellor Jeremy Hunt to confirm before Christmas that breweries, pubs and hospitality firms will receive help with soaring energy bills when the current scheme runs out in April 2023.
Licensing hub - legal with Poppleston Allen
Delivering Christmas cheer
It is undeniable that home delivery is booming. However, the convenience of shopping without leaving the sofa means that you have to work harder to get customers through their (and your) door.
New products round-up
New drinks in time for Christmas
The latest new releases to the market include beers from Hook Norton, Theakston and Chevallier while spirits include Johnnie Walker and Elusive Expressions from Diageo.
the cask project
Let’s make cask ale a true USP
A fresh pint of cask ale, perfectly served, is one of life’s great pleasures and a genuine unique selling point (USP) of the great British pub.