1 in 3 pubs reducing opening days to mitigate energy costs
A third of businesses are cutting trading days as a result of the spiralling energy bills, according to trade body research.
Archives for February 1, 2023
Gov ‘needs to invest in sector or lose pubs forever’
The Government has been warned to deliver a plan for sustainable growth for pubs and breweries or risk losing them.
the cask project
GK hopes to convert more with rugby-themed ales
Pub operator and brewer Greene King is set to launch its limited-edition cask beers for February – Scrumdown and Opening Session.
69% firms have hiked menu prices
Rising food and supply costs are causing major issues for operators, but staffing shortages causing fewer problems than expected, new research has revealed.
Stonegate looking to sell 1,000 pubs to pay off debt
Stonegate Group is looking to sell off around 1,000 of its pubs in order to pay down some of its £2.6bn debt pile, according to a report by Bloomberg.
BOXPARK sets sights on new site
BOXPARK has secured planning permission for a new Liverpool venue which will open later this year.
New survey shows 'devastation' of soaring energy costs
New collaborative research from trade bodies across the sector demonstrates the extent of “devastation” caused by energy costs.
Drinkaware launches new strategy
Alcohol education body Drinkaware has launched a three-year strategy to improve on how society understands alcohol and make using it more risk-free.
Secrets behind #1 Gastropubs success
Aspiring chefs need to cook for themselves and never for their ego, according to chef-patron of the 2023 number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Stosie Madi.
Big Interview
EXCLUSIVE: A new strategy in the relationship with alcohol
Karen Tyrell smiles and shrugs as though the answer is so obvious the question really wasn’t worth asking. “Well, yes, I go to pubs. They’re nice places to be, aren’t they?” she says, sure that no one could doubt it.