Yesterday (28 April 2022), the very best in training, apprenticeships and wellbeing programmes were recognised at the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs).
A dozen bars, bottle shops and breweries have collaborated to form a beer trail in Bedminster, Bristol as well as a special one-off pour in honour of the event.
There are just under four weeks left to enter this year’s Great British Pub Awards and be in with a chance to be named the overall Great British Pub of the Year.
Pubs, bars and nightclubs in England and Wales are set to have extended opening hours over the June bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee; a move heralded as “fantastic news” for the sector.
Almost 2m people will tie the knot at pub weddings this year as the industry anticipates a busy season, according to new research from hospitality job board, Caterer.com.
A leading figure for the trade throughout the last few years, Oakman’s Peter Borg-Neal has continued to drive his business forward, with some key acquisitions to increase his portfolio, along with some impressive fundraising initiatives to support the...
Taking the title of Tenanted & Leased for the second time in recent years, Punch Pubs & Co continue to build on the momentum generated by the business' newer management team.
In a very close category, with three very strong finalists, Hall & Woodhouse impressed the judges with its honest and transparent approach to the relationships with its 100-plus business partners.
The Liberation Group is excellently run and well-invested pub business that delivers brilliant consumer experiences across food, drink and their accommodation offer.
The success of Liberation Group’s food offer in the past year, underpinned by its continuing developments and innovation across all key areas of the business, including its strong people focus, impressed the judges.
Faced with the enforced closure of its pubs during the pandemic, Chestnut Group could have battened down the hatches and simply hoped to sail through to the other side.
Inception Group’s unique 1940s theme bar the Ticket Hall, and downstairs event space the Control Room, near Oxford Circus, impressed judges with its authentic storytelling, with this new bar linking well with the story of the original Cahoots Underground...
Pubwatch schemes are being urged to enter the National Pubwatch Awards 2022, which recognise the work of local initiatives and efforts to provide safe drinking environments for customers and staff.
The judges were all so impressed by the level of detail the team went into on every single element of their drinks offer and wider business, meaning they had rationale and passion behind every answer to the judges’ questions, no matter how searching.
Rekom, formerly Deltic, runs 47 venues including the Pryzm nightclub brand, bar operations and two restaurants. Its premises have licensed capacities ranging from 450 to 2,800 guests.
Craft Union is a business that has community at its core. With more than 400 sites across the nation, its ethos of putting pubs back into the heart of communities is something it executes and then some.
Pubs are up to their usual tricks this April Fool's Day (1 April), and have celebrated with some wacky stories including chocolate beer glasses, cannabis crisps and a bar especially for dogs.
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the group md of award winning Liberation Group, Jayson Perfect, to get his thoughts on the weeks events. From winning three Publican Awards, to rising headwinds and the importance of outdoor trading.
The hospitality sector came together to celebrate the industry at the biggest ever Publican Awards for the 2022 ceremony on Wednesday 30 March at Evolution, Battersea, London.
With summer threatening, the Lock In team take a look at whether pubs are ready or not for outdoor trading, looking at some of the challenges, and how recent legislative changes have impacted on the classic pub garden.
The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) will return to London Olympia from 2 to 6 August 2022 following a 2-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
St Patrick’s Day celebrations helped lift out-of-home drinks sales by 7% last week versus pre-pandemic levels, according to insights expert CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker.
The award for Best Pub Operations Team will be presented to the business that best demonstrates its effectiveness in innovation, leadership and business success in its ops team.
The accolade of Best Pub Employer will be awarded to the business that provides an excellent working environment including comprehensive training, strong staff motivation and benefits alongside a meaningful career path and development structure for employees.
The award for Best Pub Brand/Concept will be presented to the firm that demonstrates business success, clear strategies and a strong focus on marketing the brand via all channels.
The 2022 winner of the Best Premium Food offer will have impressed judges with a high-quality menu in a business that delivers a successful food offer across its estate.
The business crowned the Best Managed Pub Company for 51+ sites will have a highly successful managed retail estate, which has shown strong innovation and business performance in the past year.
The 2022 Best New Site award will be presented to the business that has opened in the past 24 months, has been trading for a minimum of six months and have demonstrated how effectively trade has been built at the site.
This year’s Best Managed Pub Company (2 to 50 sites) champion will have a highly successful managed retail estate, which has shown strong innovation and business performance in the past year.
This year's Best Food Offer winner at the 2022 Publican Awards will be awarded to the company that delivers a successful food offer across their estate, with food a key part of the firm's total sales.
This year’s award for Best Late Night Operator will be given to the business based on its commitment to the providing a high-quality offer to a night-time crowd.
This years award for Best Drinks offer will be given to the business that demonstrates a strong, broad and diverse offer when it comes to it's drinks range.
Businesses in the brewing and pub industry are responding to the ongoing war in Ukraine with donations, fundraising appeals and offers of employment and accommodation.
Could you run this Warrington pub? The Hawthorne is a thriving community sports pub in Warrington, showing live sport each day, along with live music every...
