All news articles for February 2017

Brewers fear Brexit beer price hike

Brewers fear Brexit beer price hike

By Nikkie Sutton

Panic has spread among Britain’s brewers who fear Brexit will lead to a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials and impact the price of a pint, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learnt.

Negotiations: Brexit could bring opportunities says BBPA's Brigid Simmonds

Brexit is an opportunity for the pub sector

By Michelle Perrett

There are "potential opportunities" with Brexit but there will need to be negotiations to protect overseas staff, warned Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). 

Best Bar None winners unveiled

Best Bar None winners unveiled

By Michelle Perrett

Durham won the top accolade as it was crowned best overall scheme at the Best Bar None (BBN) awards event at the House of Lords last night (1 February).

Heineken sole bidder as Emerald withdraws Punch bid

Route clear for Heineken's Punch pubs takeover

By Liam Coleman

Heineken is now the only remaining bidder for a portfolio of 1,900 Punch pubs after rival bidder Emerald Investment confirmed that it would not pursue its bid further.

Birmingham: The Midlands city will be the location for the upcoming MA500 event

Regional focus on... Birmingham

By Liam Coleman

In our latest look at the pub property market across the country, we cast our eyes on the best pubs available in Birmingham.

Top 50 Gastropubs: when pub grub gets serious

How pubs got serious about British cooking

By Daniel Woolfson

Gastropubs occupy a unique space in the eating-out sector, largely free of the hyperbole of the city-focused restaurant scene, but offering some of best food in the country.

HGEM: More than 80% of customers want a warm welcome

More than 80% of customers want a warm welcome

By Nikkie Sutton

A warm welcome is important to more than three quarters (83%) of consumers, according to guest management experts Hospitality Guest Experience Management (HGEM).

Pub properties: January's big deals

January's done deals

By Liam Coleman

A pub believed to be the oldest in Bath and an iconic London community site are among the best of January's pub property deals.