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Sobering view: non-alcoholic occasions should be seen as an opportunity says Hari Fell

OPINION

Sober October deniers’ pubs will struggle to survive

By Hari Fell, Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, and founder of NoLo Cocktails

As a hotelier of 20 years and having given up alcohol more than four years ago, I read Gav Young’s opinion piece ‘A Pub is for life not for 10 months of the year’ with dismay.

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Publican Awards

Publican Awards 2024 open for entry

By Ed Bedington

The hunt is on for the best operators in the hospitality sector as the industry’s leading awards gets underway for 2024.

Operator opinion: Gav Young of the Plough and Barleycorn in the Isle of Wight has his say on Sober October

OPINION

'A pub is for life, not for 10 months of the year'

By Gav Young, the Plough and Barleycorn, Isle of Wight

As if ‘Dry January’ wasn’t enough, the geniuses at Macmillan have joined in with Sober October. I guess when your CEO earns in excess of £190,000, originality is too much to ask!

Awards finalists: the White Horse's Tosh Lakhnai (centre) and Sunny Hodge (right) of Diogenes The Dog

Trade great for finalists in BIH Spotlight Awards

By Gary Lloyd

Two of the finalists for Pub/Bar of the Year in the Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards have revealed how trade at their sites has improved so much since the pandemic.

Active role: the Plough ticks all the boxes when it comes to operating a great pub

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Punch Pub of the Year 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

With its thatched roof and quirky interior, the Grade 2 listed Plough looks the quintessential country pub, and thanks to the care and attention of tenants Emma and Paul Gibbon it’s grown into much more, a family-friendly venue that plays an active role...

Environmental ethos: Stroud Brewery Taproom’s dedication to sustainability makes it a worthy winner

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Best Sustainable Pub 2023 sponsored by Heineken UK

By The Morning Advertiser

Former environmental scientist Greg Pilley launched Stroud Brewery as one of the country’s few all-organic breweries in 2006, expanding in 2018 into its current site where, over three floors, the taproom and events spaces demonstrate not only a commitment...

Previous experience: judges were impressed with operator Steve Banks’ transformation of the pub

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Stonegate Pub of the Year 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

A strong grip on training and developing careers, alongside some great sustainability credentials which has helped create an urban oasis, has seen the Woodman named Stonegate Pub of the Year at the Great British Pub Awards 2023.

Offer evolving: the team at the Kings Arms are always adding to their entertainment repertoire

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Entertainment 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

From the moment you step into the Kings Arms you’re welcomed with open arms by the tight-knit group of bar staff. Whether you want to dine in the restaurant, soak up some sun, or get some peace and quiet in a remote corner, this pub has a spot for everyone....

Sporting focus: the Royal Dyche impresses judges with its dedication to all sports

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Best Pub to Watch Sport 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

The Royal Dyche is an institution in Burnley – it’s where everyone goes if they’re a sports fan and, in particular, a fan of the town’s Premier League football side.

Pooch perfection: the Bellflower offers a plethora of facilities for four-legged customers

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Dogs 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

The Bellflower in Garstang, Lancashire was named the Best Pub for Dogs for the second consecutive year at the 2023 Great British Pub Awards.

Operation adaptation: judges describe the Boot & Shoe as a fantastic community pub

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Admiral Pub of the Year 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

Extensive investment into its garden, along with an impeccably run operation has seen the Boot & Shoe named as the Admiral Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards 2023.

Transformation time: the pub has received a full refurbishment over the past two years

GBPA

Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Families 2023

By The Morning Advertiser

The Plough at Normanton-on-Wolds, Nottingham, is a charming rural pub that prides itself on a warm welcome for all, catering for every member of the family.

Diverse offering: the Old Abbey House has something for everyone

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of Community Hero 2023 sponsored by CCEP

By The Morning Advertiser

The Old Abbey Taphouse in Hulme, Manchester, is so much more than a pub to local people – it’s a place that drives social action that makes a real positive difference to their lives.

Great British Pub Awards: The event remembered in pictures

GBPA 2023

Were you spotted at the Great British Pub Awards 2023?

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators from across the country gathered at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Tuesday (19 September) to celebrate the best of hospitality at the Great British Pub Awards.

GBPA 2023: social media round up (Image credit: Carl Sukonik)

GBPA 2023

GBPA 2023 social media highlights

By Rebecca Weller

Operators from across the sector took to social media to share their excitement at the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2023.

Lively crowd: Pete Marshall (second from right) and his team at the Kings Arms, which won Best Pub for Entertainment get the party started

GBPA 2023

Pics of all the GBPA 2023 winners

By Gary Lloyd

For those who attended, the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2023 will live long in the memory. If you were there and have forgotten who won, here is a picture special to remind who the winners were.

GBPA 2023: winners share 'elation' (Pictured: Maria Harris and the team from Greene King pub of the year, the Stag in Hampshire)

GBPA 2023

Winners share 'elation' at GBPA and praise event

By Rebecca Weller

Operators shared their “elation” at the Great British Pub Awards 2023 (GBPA) and hailed the awards for shining a light on the sector while so many pubs are “fighting to survive”.

Quality on show: SIBA's Neil Walker talking at his masterclass at the GBPA

GBPA 2023

SIBA showcases great independent craft beers at GBPA

By Gary Lloyd

The Morning Advertiser and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) came together to give licensees and pub industry professionals the chance to taste some of the UK’s best independent craft beers at the Great British Pub Awards 2023 (GBPA).

Prestigious event: the awards have been running for more than two decades

GBPA

2023 Great British Pub Awards taking place today

By Nikkie Thatcher

The countdown to this year’s Great British Pub Awards, known as the Oscars of the pub trade, is over with the event taking place today (Tuesday 19 September).

Fun times: people still love to visit pubs say Karl Chessell and Dani Rowlands of CGA by NiQ

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CGA: Love for pub remains for customers

By Gary Lloyd

Customers’ love for pubs has not dampened despite the challenges to the sector remaining “pretty prevalent”, according to experts at insights specialist CGA by NiQ.

How to sign up for chef mentoring sessions at The Restaurant Show

Sign up: mentoring sessions with leading UK chefs

By The Morning Advertiser

Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Greg Marchand, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin will all run exclusive mentoring sessions at The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia from 2 to 4 October 2023.

Industry event: Registration to the show is now open and free

Stellar line-up confirmed for The Restaurant Show

By The Morning Advertiser

Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Michael O’Hare, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin are all confirmed speakers for The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia, from 2 to 4 October 2023.

Interview with Great British Beer Festival champion Elland Brewery

GBBF 2023

VIDEO: Interview with GBBF champion Elland Brewery

By Gary Lloyd

West Yorkshire-based Elland Brewery is a three-person operation – yet this tiny business took the coveted title of Champion Beer of Britain at this week’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF). Here, the trio tells The Morning Advertiser about the victory...

Accolade history: we've listed the winners of the overall Great British Pub of the Year award over the past 10 years

GBPA

GBPA overall winners during past 10 years

By Nikkie Thatcher

We’ve taken a trip down memory lane to recap on the pubs that have been named the Great British Pub of the Year over the past decade, ahead of the 2023 ceremony.

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