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Easter heatwave boosts pub sales

13-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

The high temperatures of the 2019 Easter weekend helped push sales in pubs and bars by 5.3% but restaurants saw a 19.4% drop when compared to last Easter, new research has found.

8 in 10 chefs suffer from poor mental health

13-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Some 81% of UK chefs working in professional kitchens have experienced poor mental health during their careers, a new survey has discovered.

Chapel Down’s biggest investment for ‘cathedral of brewing’

13-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Chapel Down Group unveiled Curious Brewery’s brand new multimillion-pound facility in Ashford, Kent, on 10 May.

£180k fine for pub with mouse droppings found in kitchen

10-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A south London pub has been fined £180,000 after inspectors found mouse droppings in its kitchen and dirty utilities.

People power rules at Free Spirit pubco

10-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

One award-winning licensee reveals his secrets to success after becoming a multiple operator – and they begin with staff who love what they do.

The lowdown on Rockpoint Leisure

10-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Ahead of Manchester MA500 where he will be speaking about his new venture, Daniel Davies gives a preview of his Rockpoint Leisure project, which aims to regenerate high streets with retail and licensed sites.

Business profile: the Liberation Group

10-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

From its conception in 2008, the Liberation Group has grown far and wide with expansion of the brand and its sites.

Big Smoke Brew Co eyes pub expansion

10-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Rich Craig, co-founder of Big Smoke Brew Co, discusses plans to establish a nationwide presence in the UK on-trade.

Parliament move could be blow to Westminster pub

10-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The relocation of the House of Commons could have ‘negative consequences’ for a pub in the heart of Westminster, its pubco has said.

JDW sorry after breastfeeding demand

10-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has apologised after a breastfeeding mother was asked to cover her baby’s head by a member of staff.

BrewDog’s latest ‘low and no’ launch is Punk AF

10-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Independent Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has unveiled a low-alcohol twist for flagship beer Punk IPA.

Greene King sales crowning

09-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King’s pub arm saw like-for-like volume sales for the 52 weeks to 28 April 2019 rise by 2.9%, the pubco revealed in a trading statement.

Oldest and ‘most loved’ pubs revealed

09-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Analysis of Google reviews has revealed a combination of the UK’s highest rated, and also oldest, watering holes.

Bumper Saturday of sport to pull in the punters

09-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Saturday 1 June is jam-packed with an array of different sports, giving operators the opportunity to cash in.

Full ingredients labelling ‘not the way forward’

09-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed, direct-sale food.