On-trade visits in decline but average spend up
Eating and drinking out occasions in the on-trade saw year-on-year decline in the four weeks to 19 March 2023, the latest data from Lumina Intelligence has revealed.
Archives for April 18, 2023
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
How to make a 'Funky Town' rum cocktail
In this week’s Drinks Masterclass, West Midlands cocktail bar Fox and Chance co-founder Blaise Bachelier shares how to make the venues Funky Town cocktail (10% ABV).
Labour market continues to 'constrain growth'
Labour shortages have continued to “constrain growth”, according to UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls.
Over 500 firms apply to James Watt's Next Unicorn initiative
More than 500 businesses have applied to BrewDog CEO James Watt’s initiative to find the next “billion-dollar company”.
City Pub Group: 2023 lfl sales 13% ahead of last year
City Pub Group has announced it is targeting organic growth rather than acquiring new pubs as like-for-like (lfl) trade for the first three months of 2023 is 13% ahead of 2022.
The Pub People Company eyes 100 sites
Multiple operator The Pub People Company has unveiled growth plans to increase its estate following new investment.
THE CASK PROJECT
Oakham Ales brews cask for 30th birthday
Oakham Ales has created a selection of cask aged and seasonal beers to mark its 30th anniversary.
JDW pub shuts for good
A JD Wetherspoon (JDW) pub in Essex remains on the market after closing its doors over the weekend.
‘I’m no man eater’ response to TripAdvisor slur
Admiral Taverns licensee Georgina Smith has hit back at a one-star review that accused her of preying upon female customer’s partners.
Rude Giant brewery to launch in Wiltshire
Brewers have joined forces to create a new brewery called Rude Giant Brew Co.
Northern Monk to give bar snack-themed beer profits to pubs
Craft brewer Northern Monk has launched three beers into pubs that have been inspired by some of the most popular pub snacks in the UK.