Pub News & Pub Property Search for the UK pub trade

Top Headlines

Unacceptable conditions: since the inspection in February 2017, the Cat Inn has improved its food-hygiene rating from a zero to a five (image: South Staffordshire Council)

Pub's £17k bill for ‘unacceptable’ food hygiene failings

A Staffordshire pub has been ordered to pay £17,475 after pleading guilty to 12 breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Reluctant Landlord Romesh Ranganathan has ‘deep admiration’ for pub operators

Writer, creator and star of Sky One series The Reluctant Landlord, Romesh Ranganathan, discusses his semi-autobiographical six-part series set in a pub.

Marston’s leaves pub woodwork to rot for two years

A licensee has expressed his despair at pubco Marston’s after waiting two years for rotten joinery in his Derbyshire pub to be fixed.

Pub offers lonely OAPs free dinner and transport on Christmas Day

A pub is warming hearts this Christmas by opening its doors to senior citizens who would otherwise be alone.

M&B hits back following research uncovering ‘alarming sugar levels’ in milkshakes

Two Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brands have come under fire for “alarming levels of sugar and calories hidden in milkshakes”.

59% of hospitality workers to quit their jobs in the next six months

According to a survey of more than 21,000 global hospitality workers, more than half plan on leaving their current role in the next six months.

Lack of punters forces highly rated pub to close

A top-rated village pub is calling last orders and will close down at the end of the month – because not enough people use it.

Trade let down by low and no-alcohol consultation outcome

The Department of Health’s announcement that there will be no changes to the descriptors for low and no-alcohol products has been met with disappointment from the beer trade.

Diageo sells 19 brands to focus on ‘premium’ spirits

Drinks giant Diageo has agreed the sale of 19 brands to privately owned US firm Sazerac for approximately £428m ($550m).

Hospitality costs hit 12-year high

New data published by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co and UKHospitality reveal that Government-implemented costs have reached their highest levels in more than a decade.

Promotional Features

Content provided by Star Pubs and Bars

Neil Morrissey’s success highlights Staffordshire pub opportunities

Three months after a joint refurbishment of The Old Bramshall Inn in Staffordshire 'With Neil Morrissey Pub Company', Star Pubs & Bars is embarking on a further £3 million investment in the county’s pubs before summer 2019.