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The White Lion pub saved after a year of closure

05-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The White Lion pub in Cerrigydrudion, Wales, has been saved by the local community after more than a year of closure.

Licensee’s message to new publicans

05-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Prospective publicans should be warned about the hard work and challenges involved in running a pub before entering the trade, one licensee has stated.

Licensees loaned £138m to pubs and bars during Covid

02-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Licensees were left with no option but to inject personal loans in excess of £2000,000 into their businesses last year as high street banks tightened lending criteria.

3.6% of TripAdvisor reviews ‘fake’ in 2020

27-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Review site TripAdvisor has claimed it identified 3.6% of review submissions last year as fake, with the majority being rejected before they were posted.

Teaching an old dog new tricks: Britain’s best pub for dogs reveals secrets to success

26-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Dog beer and handmade peanut butter treats are just a few of the dog-related delicacies that won Derbyshire’s the Flying Childers Inn the title Best Pub for Dogs at this year’s Great British Pub Awards.

Return of students a ‘large boost’ for UK pubs

22-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The return of students to universities across the UK this month has boosted business in pubs due to an increased footfall, a number of publicans have said.

Delivery and takeaway sales soar for restaurants and pubs

22-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Britain’s leading managed pub and restaurant groups more than doubled their delivery and takeaway sales from pre-pandemic levels in September, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker revealed.

Brighton pub serves award winning meals on wheels to community

20-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The UK’s only community owned pub on a housing estate, The Bevy, Brighton, has won the prestigious NACC award for Meals on Wheels services.

Food prices rise by 1.2%, further increases predicted into 2022

19-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Food prices were pushed up by 1.2% in August and further increases are likely in the coming months, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

Soaring energy prices pose new problems for pubs

18-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

A potential surge in energy costs poses a new struggle for pubs already facing a multitude of problems such as staff shortages supply issues and rising tax.

Pig price drop - hog the profits

18-Oct-2021 By Ed Bedington

Pub operators are being urged to take advantage of low pork prices and stage a hog roast as the autumn gathers pace.

Managed pubs, bars and restaurants strong in September but challenges continue

18-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants saw their second successive month of year-on-year sales increases, up 8% on pre-pandemic levels of September 2019, and 42% from September 2020, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business tracker.

Bidfood cancels delivery slots amid ‘supply chain strain’

14-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Wholesaler Bidfood has cancelled delivery slots and stopped serving some accounts, putting it down to “significant pressures across the supply chain”.

Britain’s most remote pub saved by local community

13-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The Old Forge in Inverie, listed as the Guinness World Records most remote pub in mainland Britain, has received £508,000 through the Scottish Land Fund (SLF) after months of fundraising.

A pub should have banter, says Gareth Ostick

13-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The casual atmosphere and homely feel is what sets fine-dining pubs apart from restaurants, according to the joint-owner of the White Swan at Fence, East Lancashire.

Deal struck to secure CO2 supply until January

12-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has agreed a deal with the CO2 industry to confirm the continued production of the gas until the beginning of next year.

Pubs and bars enjoy 43.5% boost during September

12-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs, bars and clubs benefited from a 43.5% boost during September while entertainment saw its strongest growth in more than two years with an increase of 28 % owing to new film releases, gigs and theatre shows encouraging Brits back to venues.

Food and drink waste sparks staff concern

06-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The majority of pub employees worry about food and drink waste, a new survey commissioned by the anti-food waste app Too Good To Go suggests.

Natasha’s Law comes into force on Friday

01-Oct-2021 By Michelle Perrett

New allergen legislation requiring food businesses to provide full ingredients labelling on food that has been pre-packed for direct sale is set to come into force on Friday (1 October).

Brits tip an average £4.64 after a having a meal or drink out

23-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Brits will tip an average of £4.64 after a meal or drink experience, new research by comparethemarket.com has shown.

Consumers are happy to pay deposits for bookings, new research shows

23-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Half of UK pubgoers are happy to pay a deposit to book a table, while 55% revealed they are in favour of paying no-show fees, new research from Zonal and CGA has said.

Gov to step in to help solve CO2 crisis

22-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has announced a temporary agreement with American-owned firm CF Fertilisers in a bid to help ensure a continued supply of CO2 to UK businesses.

Morrisons to sell direct to pubs after signing deal with StarStock

20-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Supermarket chain Morrisons is to begin selling direct to pubs through it wholesale business after signing a deal with online marketplace StarStock.

Managed pubs and restaurants almost treble delivery and takeaways sales

17-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Delivery and takeaway sales for managed pub and restaurant groups in August were almost treble their pre-pandemic levels, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker has revealed.

Opinion

The great restaurant pricing debate

13-Sep-2021 By Sarah John, director, Boss Brewing

It was popcorn at the ready for me recently as I saw the argument unfold between Wine Expert Guy Woodward and Celebrity Chef Tom Kerridge on Twitter.

Industry joins forces to highlight the impact of no shows

01-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Leading hospitality companies and leaders are joining forces to highlight the issue of no-shows, which cost sector £17.6bn each year.

News round-up: draymen strike postponed and pork scratching recall

27-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The top headlines this week include the news about a proposed beer driver strike being postponed while a revised pay offer is considered alongside concerns about salmonella in a popular bar snack.

Hospitality worst hit sector for supply issues

27-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 20.4% of accommodation and food service operators have had issues with getting goods or services, official statistics have revealed.

Mr Porky, Jay’s and The Real Pork Crackling Company products in recall over salmonella fears

26-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Tayto’s, which produces Mr Porky, Jay’s and The Real Pork Crackling Company snacks, has recalled some packs of pork scratchings after salmonella fears.

Food and drink demand ‘likely to peak again in September’

18-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The issues around food and drink supply after pubs reopened and warm weather are likely to increase again with demand predicted to rise in September, when schools and businesses push up order levels.

14 pubs included in the National Restaurant Awards 2021

17-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than a 10th of the best 100 restaurants in the country are pubs, according to the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2021.

In association with KP Snacks

Tyrrells supports pubs in mission to rebuild profitable sales

09-Aug-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

After an extremely difficult and challenging eighteen months for pubs and bars, Britons have now been welcomed back with no restrictions on social distancing or capacity.

Food shortages and inflation hike on the cards

05-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators have been urged to prepare for a spike in inflation and warned about the chance of food shortages.

Calls for pubs to enter Great Roast competition

23-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The search for the nation’s best roast dinner is on where prizes include a £3,000 catering voucher, PR support and a photoshoot.

Mandatory calorie labelling timing ‘counterproductive and damaging’

22-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The introduction of mandatory calorie labelling is set to come into force in April next year, which would “badly damage the sector at a time when the focus must be squarely on recovery”, one trade body has said.

Nigel Haworth reacquires the Three Fishes in Mitton

04-Jun-2021 By Joe Lutrario, Restaurant

Former Northcote chef-patron Nigel Haworth has reacquired the Three Fishes in Mitton and plans to take the Lancashire pub to ‘new heights’.

Calls to delay calorie label plans as pubs recover

14-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

There have been calls to delay legislation that would force pubs to display calorie information on their menus.

Pub chains will have to show calorie labels on menus

11-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Some pubs will be forced to display calorie counts for dishes on menus, it was revealed in the Queen’s Speech.

Eyebrows raised as £900 pub bill listed among 'strange' Home Office expenses

30-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

The Home Office has moved to explain a series of expenses accrued in 2020, including a £900 outlay at an Oxford gastropub.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs reveals first top 100 list

26-Mar-2021 By Top 50 Gastropubs

One-hundred pubs have been revealed by the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list for the first time in a bid to provide more outstanding food pubs much needed visibility in 2021.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs

Top 50 Gastropubs 2021 revealed tonight at 7pm

26-Mar-2021 By Top 50 Gastropubs

The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs will be revealed tonight (Friday 26 March) at 7pm in a live stream from London hosted by the incredible Angellica Bell and Top 50 Gastropubs editor Nicholas Robinson.

In association with Heineken

The Pub Hub – your questions answered

11-Mar-2021 By MA editorial

The Morning Advertiser and Heineken have teamed up to answer your questions around current coronavirus legislation, finances, reopening and more.

Substantial meals off the table after judges flag ‘discriminatory effects’

01-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

The Government has been forced to scrap its ‘substantial meal' rule following a legal challenge by Greater Manchester's night-time economy advisor, Sacha Lord.

Chancellor blasted for ‘out of touch’ chat with Gordon Ramsay

19-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has been lambasted on social media for his ‘In Conversation’ series with TV chef Gordon Ramsay.

Two fifths of operators back another EOTHO scheme, survey says

08-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 61% of operators would support another scheme similar to Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) when reopen, an industry poll has found.

'No correlation' between Eat Out to Help Out and infection numbers, says Treasury

29-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Treasury has defended its Eat Out to Help Out scheme to critics who blamed the discount meals initiative for driving up infection rates.

No pub additions to Michelin star list but trio awarded Bib Gourmands

26-Jan-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

There were no new Michelin stars awarded to pubs in the latest guide however, three were given Bib Gourmands.

Pubs provide lockdown meals to those struggling

21-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have stepped up to help their communities amid a tough third lockdown in England.

Shutting click and collect ‘would wipe more than £300m for takeaway trade’

14-Jan-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Closing click and collect services could take away more than £300m from the country’s takeaway trade, new figures have found.

Down the drain: pubs report thousands worth of wasted stock

13-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pub operators have described thousands of pounds worth of wasted stock, which has gone out of date or had to be thrown away amid England's third lockdown.