NEW PRODUCTS
Tanqueray announces new alcohol-free variant
This week's round-up features new products form Tanqueray, Black Sheep Brewery, Chapel Down, Hofmeister, Sharp’s brewery, Heineken UK, Waterford Distillery and House Coren.
Archives for April 5, 2023
Cowboy surveyors on the rise as Gov urged to reconsider rates reforms
Colliers has warned of an increase in “rogue” rating surveyors following the introduction of the 2023 Ratings Revaluation.
Business rates reform will cost sector even more
The promised reform of business rates will not cut costs for the sector but will, conversely, include a 7.1% increase in rateable values, according to property expert Colliers.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023
Best Premium Food Offer, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I: Anglian Country Inns
East Anglia-based pubco Anglian Country Inns, which delivers food of the highest quality across all sites, took home the Best Premium Food Offer accolade at last week’s Publican Awards.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
Golf Fang launches 6th site, pubs open after revamps
The Big Fang Collective has launched its sixth UK site in Wales after a £1.5m makeover, and Fuller's and Inn Collection Group sites have also opened their doors.
Craft Union to continue growth after reaching 500 pubs
Craft Union is planning to expand its estate further as it marks a milestone opening in its portfolio.
LICENSING HUB – LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Pavement licences could become a level playing field
If you have tables and chairs outside your premises on pavement owned by your local authority then you almost certainly will be in possession of a piece of paper issued by the local authority allowing you to do so.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023
Best Managed Pub Company, sponsored by Molson Coors: Urban Pubs & Bars
The pace at which Urban Pubs & Bars is growing was second to none, culminating in it being crowned Best Managed Pub Company at this year’s Publican Awards.
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
How to make a strawberry Negroni
This week's Drinks Masterclass showcases a strawberry Negroni from Edinburgh-based cocktail bar, Hey Palu.
Craft breweries going bust rises threefold
The number of craft breweries going bust jumped more than threefold in 2022 as rising production costs and reduced consumer spending took their toll.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023
Best Pub Brand/Concept, sponsored by Moet Hennessy: BrewDog
Craft brewer and bar operator BrewDog continues to push the boundaries and has demonstrated its strength with huge site openings in London Waterloo and Las Vegas despite economic headwinds battering the sector.