One in two drinkers have tried real ale
The number of UK drinkers trying real ale has risen by 40% since 2006, with more than 200 new breweries opening in that time, says the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Archives for August 1, 2011
Morris dancers' bells 'breached ban on music'
A group of morris dancers were asked to leave a pub in Durham because the bells on their clogs were deemed to breach a ban on music.
Oscar Wilde is Champion Beer of Britain
Oscar Wilde mild beer from Mighty Oak brewery in Essex has been crowned champion beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival. The beer is described as a roasty dark mild with suggestions of forest fruits and dark chocolate.
Pub closures at 25 a week, sales declining
A new survey has cast further light on the problems facing the UK pub sector, with 45% of licensees reporting a fall in sales in the last year and 25...
Greene King launches Old Golden Hen
Greene King launched Old Golden Hen, a new 4.1% ABV beer, at this week's Great British Beer Festival. The beer, which joins Old Speckled Hen and Old...
Inn the Pub to expand hotel base
Lancashire based leisure company Inn the Pub is to focus on the expansion of its hotel operations over the next six months, with the opening of two...
Coulson: Dancing to a complex tune
The nature of the Lords' discussion on the Live Music Bill shows how complicated this area of the law has become, writes Peter Coulson.
CAMRA backing return of traditional pub games
The return of traditional pub games would encourage more young adults to visit pubs, according to new research by CAMRA.
Johnson's Draft House investment
Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, has taken a substantial minority stake in Draft House, the three-strong London-based pub concept...
Campaign to ban glass bottles after 9pm
A campaign in Cornwall to get glass bottles banned in pubs after 9pm has been supported by local MPs and is expected to be put to the Government this...
Hands up all those who love the beer tie?
A FOT option with open market rent review is now the only way forward, writes Robert Sayles in his latest blog.