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Rekom to shut city's largest nightclub

Pryzm Plymouth will close for good after a final New Year’s Eve party as the cost-of-living crisis squeezes student budgets.

Reminder of licensing law round children in pubs

During a recent episode of the Lock In podcast, Poppleston Allen's Suraj Desor outlined the legalities around children in pubs. Here he goes into more detail about the topic.

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GOING GREEN: WHY EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY IS CRITICAL FOR TODAY'S PUBS

In Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, lies a gem of a pub that delivers an exceptional experience: The Unicorn Inn. Run by devoted licensee Tracey Bowen, her journey at The Unicorn Inn started as a customer before becoming a licensee – “It’s been a long-term love...

Energy crisis: Ofgem makes 'much needed' proposals for businesses (Credit: Getty/vm)

Ofgem proposals ‘needed for fairness’ says UKH

UKHospitality (UKH) has backed Ofgem’s proposals to expand existing rules of standards of conduct to al businesses.

Hertfordshire: Villagers try saving the Plough King's Walden

Villagers rally to save their last pub

Villagers have come together to save the last pub in King’s Walden which has been labelled the “heart of the community”.

Licensing – Over regulation?

Is the licensing process stifling business?

BBPA appoints Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie as chairman

BBPA appoints Nick Mackenzie as chairman

Greene King chief executive Nick Mackenzie has been elected as chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) today (6 December).

Kidd to boost Windmill Taverns Mc & Son roll out

Kidd joins Windmill to roll out Mc & Sons

Former Nightcap group commercial director Tom Kidd has joined forces with Windmill Taverns to roll out the company’s Mc & Sons concept.

Chef Dominic Chapman to open Henley restaurant

Berkshire-based chef Dominic Chapman is set to open his first restaurant, in Henley, offering ‘his unique take on classic British dishes’.

What are the best selling brands of 2023?

The Drinks List – top brands to stock in 2024

Welcome to the Drinks List 2024 – a list of the top-selling beverages in the on-trade looking at 15 different categories during the past year.

Set the new standard: serving low and no alcohol drinks doesn't mean the party stops (credit: Getty/itsskin)

FEATURE: The category you can no longer ignore

In 2023, the Christmas bells are ringing in some changes for how we celebrate together.

52-week results: total revenue rises at Marston's

Marston’s revenue rises 9%

Marston’s pub company has reported a 9% uplift in revenue in its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 30 September 2023.

Strong direction: Liz Casserly has big plans in store for Acorn Brewery

Acorn Brewery's new general manager to champion cask

Liz Casserly is on a mission to champion cask as she takes to the helm of 20-year-old Acorn Brewery in Yorkshire.

List reveal: the top gastropubs in the UK will be announced in January

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list 2024 unveiled

The 2024 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list is set to be revealed in full next month (December).

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In podcast episode 68

We kid you not....

Children and pubs, a classic combination, or not! The Lock In team take a look at the joys of targeting the family market and how pubs can make it work.

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Cream of the crop: the ranked list will be revealed next month (November)

Top 50 Boutique Hotels returns for third consecutive year

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Traditional Pub in the popular West Wight town of Yarmouth Upstairs accommodation consisting of 7 rooms, with potential to be converted into letting space for the...

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Rekom to shut city's largest nightclub

Stouts and low ABV beers setting trends

Brits set to spend £7.4bn on Christmas partying

St Austell brewing boss’s double win

35.9m pints poured in first week of festive runup

CMBC plans to shut Ringwood Brewery after operation fails to sell

Drinks sales down but hopes up for strong Christmas

Charlotte Vincent: ‘Rural pubs are having to reinvent the wheel’

Dominic Chapman leaves the Beehive

Foodservice price inflation drops 20%

My Pub: the Red Lion, Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Customers must help it make the season of goodwill

Most pubs charge more than £30 for Xmas dinner

Night czar: overseas salary plans ‘risk huge damage to sector’

'Is a pub ever truly viable?'

New immigration plans 'will worsen staff shortages'

Reminder to check your licence for Christmas trading

Xmas rail strikes cast 'dark shadow' despite RMT deal

POLL: How much of an impact will the NLW rise have on your business?

'We need a fair deal, potential to make profit and ability to get on with it'

The Big Interview: James Lyon-Shaw of Brucan Pubs

Inn Collection Group pubs rise to the challenge as snow hits

Couple plan to travel the UK after 27 years at the bar

Seeking positive feedback as a community stalwart

Milton Portfolio Op Co 3 administrators to sell 25 pubs

Sky Sports to show record number of Premier League fixtures

‘It’s hard to forecast anything at the moment’

Pub turns into Whoville for Christmas

The Burnt Chef Project to recognise success with new awards

Guild of Beer Writers 2023 winners revealed

10 most popular UK pub names revealed

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