Operators

Brewhouse & Kitchen to produce First World War centenary beer

04-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Brewpub group Brewhouse & Kitchen is hosting the nation’s first Veteran Brew Day on 5 October to produce commemorative beer, Veteran Brew, marking 100 years since the end of World War One.

Shepherd Neame announces first charity of the year

04-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and operator Shepherd Neame has named the Silas Pullen Fund as its first charity of the year, as part of the relaunch of the Sheps Giving arm of the business.

Alpine lodge-inspired pub to become Hippo Inns’ 12th London site

04-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ei Group managed investment business Hippo Inns will open its 12th pub, the White Haus, in central London, next month (November).

Pay rise 'would not benefit employees', JD Wetherspoon chairman says

04-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said increasing pay and abolishing employees' benefits and shares would not be helpful to staff, as employees from two pubs take strike action today (Thursday 4 October).

Revolution Bars Group suffers £3.6m loss

02-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Revolution Bars has blamed periods of extreme weather and England’s unexpected football success for a £3.6m loss in its full-year results.

£225,000 transformation for Nottingham Irish bar

02-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Star Pubs & Bars is investing £225,000 into the transformation of an Irish bar in Nottingham.

Star to hear licensees' thoughts at series of forums

01-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Star Pubs & Bars will host a series of nine regional forums this month, to hear from licensees.

New World Trading Company launches customer loyalty app

01-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Restaurant and bar group The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched customer loyalty app ‘My New World’ as part of its ongoing nationwide expansion.

Star launches health and safety system for licensees

27-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Star Pubs & Bars has partnered with Shield Safety health and safety support to offer a bespoke food, fire and health & safety system for leased and tenanted licensees.

Station anniversary marked with St Pancras International IPA

26-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A limited-edition ale stocked by Mitchells & Butlers' pubs in the capital will mark anniversary celebrations for St Pancras International railway station.

Shepherd Neame profits rise to £11.8m

26-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and operator Shepherd Neame has revealed rising profits and turnover for the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2018.

Punch launches publican training facility

25-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Independent pub company Punch has launched a new training facility, The Academy, at its support centre in Burton-upon-Trent, east Staffordshire.

Big interview: Jonathan Neame, Shepherd Neame chief executive

25-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

The close ties Shepherd Neame maintains to its home county of Kent provide both the storied history around which the brand has been built as well as unique challenges and opportunities. Jonathan Neame talks through almost 30 years at Britain’s oldest...