Calls made to reinstate minister for pubs as sector faces closure fears September 29, 2023 Fresh calls have been made for the reinstatement of minister for pubs role in the UK, amid a challenging period for the sector as it continues to face inflationary headwinds and rising closures. It comes as part of a new report by think tank Localise – commissioned by the British Beer and Hospitality Association (BPPA) [...]
London pubs giving out free crisps this month in mental health campaign April 15, 2024 The Open Up crisps, from Beavertown Brewery and suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), hope to inspire meaningful conversation.
Why Britain needs a minister for pubs (and cheaper pints while we’re at it) February 20, 2024 Britain's pubs are not only essential for the economy, but also the national psyche; Britain must protect them, writes Emma McClarkin.
Gordon Ramsay’s £13m London pub taken over by squatters April 13, 2024 Squatters have taken over a Gordon Ramsay pub in London which is currently up for sale with a guide price of £13m.
Brits stayed at home to watch The Traitors during Dry January in blow for pubs February 6, 2024 Restaurants were hit harder with spending declining 11.6 per cent widening from 8.8 per cent on a month on month basis.
Holidaymakers rejoice as JD Wetherspoon opens SECOND pub at Heathrow airport August 23, 2023 In some great news for London jetsetters who enjoy a frosty glass of lager before taking off, JD Wetherspoon has announced it is opening its second pub at Heathrow airport. The budget boozer will open ‘The Star Light’ in Terminal 4 of the busy Hounslow travel hub in the place of former site of Carluccio’s [...]
Cheers to that! Square Mile to welcome five new pubs for returning City workers December 18, 2023 Surging use of the London Underground, and the Elizabeth Line in particular, has lifted demand for new hostelries
Pubs and brewers at risk from energy crisis, warn UK’s biggest pub companies August 30, 2022 Pubs and brewers across the UK are at risk of closure within months amid price hikes upwards of 300 per cent, industry bosses have warned. Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies have signed an open letter to the Government urging it to act in order to avoid “real and serious [...]
Young’s adds City Pub Group to growing empire in £162m deal November 16, 2023 Young's will add 50 pubs and more than 200 hotel rooms, with the group also reporting demand in London now higher than pre-pandemic
UP THE JUNCTION: Why Clapham’s pubs seem to be recession-proof May 8, 2023 Few London neighbourhoods can stir up conversation like Clapham does. Known for its cringey nightclubs and spawning array of trendy coffee shops, the region has long served as a first home for junior account execs and recruiters arriving in the capital to begin their careers and get a taste of city life. It’s also got [...]