Britain’s managed pub operators saw a 0.7% dip in like-for-like sales in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
Working with frozen fish and seafood could help pub chefs meet growing consumer demand for a greater variety of fish dishes, be more creative and cut wastage, they just need to cast aside preconceptions first, finds The Morning Advertiser.
All Bar One has said it will be phasing out plastic straws to help reduce its impact on the environment by kicking off its #StrawsSuck campaign this week.
Founders of the ETM Group are set to open a pub and brewery in Shoreditch, which aims to be “fully sustainable” by using on-site fish farming and hydroponics among other waste reducing processes.
As part of this year’s Food Safety Week (Monday 19 to Sunday 25 June), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will focus on safe barbecuing, including the thorough cooking of burgers.
Pubs were the most popular late-night activity for adults of all ages, with just under a quarter (24.2%) of people spending the most money in pubs each month, new research from late-night operator Deltic has revealed.
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech (due on Monday 19 June), the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on the Government to deliver on its manifesto pledges to review the business rates system and “relieve the burden” on the pub sector.
Pub and brewery operator Brewhouse & Kitchen plans to open its latest site, the Nottingham Brewhouse & Kitchen, in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Father’s Day (18 June) after investing £600,000 transforming the venue.
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has released guidance on reducing the risk of campylobacter after a survey revealed the levels of the food bug in chicken have declined.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint that Global Brands owned VK promoted unwise drinking styles and an advert placed on Facebook was “socially irresponsible”.
Best Bar None (BBN) has revealed its new chairman will be Philip Smith – Lord Smith of Hindhead – as the initiative moves to its next stage of growth and development.
The Anchor at Walberswick sits in an idyllic spot overlooking Suffolk’s coastal marshlands; its expansive gardens rolling down to the beach. Yet it wasn’t until Mark and Sophie Dorber took charge of the Adnams Brewery-owned outlet a dozen years ago that...
Brewery taprooms are helping to fill the void left by community pub closures, according to a new report released by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
A collection of breweries and businesses have come together to produce a beer to celebrate this weekend’s Great Get Together events, which were inspired by murdered MP Jo Cox.
Meat-free options, inspiration from food festivals and experience-led occasions are the future of food, according to creative think-tank The Innovation Group.
Mark Higgs of the Castle at Edgehill in Banbury, Warwickshire, has won this year’s British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Licensee of the Year award at the institute’s annual summer event.
Heineken’s proposed acquisition of 1,900 Punch pubs “could reduce competition in 33 areas across Britain”, according to an initial investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Pubs unwilling to treat cask beer with care and respect should stop serving the product entirely, according to award-winning beer writer and author Pete Brown.
Rising business costs and difficult trading conditions have put the brakes on overall pub openings in the UK, but managed drinks-led community pubs and branded pubs have bucked the trend by continuing to expand, according to CGA Peach.
Fuller’s brewery and pubco chief executive Simon Emeny highlighted the importance of a “flourishing pub sector” for the UK economy as he urged the new Government to tackle the three biggest issues for the pub industry.
With a need for diversity when it comes to your offer, tea and coffee must not be ignored because not everyone wants an alcohol beverage or a roast dinner – especially first thing in the morning.
A diner has taken to Facebook to vent his frustration over an unsatisfactory meal at a Greene King Flaming Grill, which he said was cold and poorly served.
Pub names are part of the social fabric of Britain. But have you ever wondered why your local is called what it is or why its name may have changed over the years? Here, we take a look at the stories behind the names
Dozens of pub groups and operators have pledged to back Beer Day Britain with free beer, point-of-sale material and other initiatives over the three-day celebrations.
Guest experience management business HGEM has launched a new report for operators to measure the impact of third-party delivery services on their guest experience.
