Drinks sales suffer as Euros 'hangover' kicks in
Drinks sales have dipped below 2023 levels as some consumers tightened their spending after enjoying the Euro 2024 tournament in pubs and bars.
Archives for August 2, 2024
Edinburgh festivals expected to boost trade by 30%
Pubs in Edinburgh prepare for a “huge boost” with almost 250,000 people predicted to attend the city’s festivals in August.
Review of the Week
'People are there to help'
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Licensed Trade Charity boss Chris Welham for his take on the week's news and how there's support out there for operators to access.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Tips for avoiding issues while maximising your beer garden
Every year the brief British summer brings out the fair-weather drinkers to quaff cider and Aperol spritz in beer gardens and at bistro tables across the country.
THE CASK PROJECT
Greene King makes cask the star of summer at Pub in the Park
Cask beer became a more-than-welcome option at the ongoing Pub in the Park music festivals this summer.
OPINION
OPINION: How organic crop growth benefits people and animals
On a sunny summer’s evening, what better way is there to spend the time than in the beer garden of a countryside pub, sipping a pint (or half) and admiring the view?
Punch reports 'strong trading' with £241.5m revenue
Punch Pubs has reported “very strong” trading, boosted by the Euros 2024 tournament, during the 40 weeks to 19 May 2024.