January drinks sales finish 8% down on 2023
Britain’s pubs and bars closed a difficult January with a third successive week of negative year-on-year sales, data from CGA by NIQ has revealed.
Archives for February 2, 2024
Dedicated charity fundraiser calls time on 40-year pub crawl
A mammoth pub crawl spanning all corners of the country may be a dream for many, but one man has lived the reality while raising money for charity.
A decade of Great Britain’s best gastropubs
The Unruly Pig in Suffolk was named the best gastropub in the country in The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards just last month in a prestigious ceremony.
'Everybody has setbacks, don't give up,' advice from #1 gastropub
Off the back of the Unruly Pig’s recent success on being named the best gastropub in the country, we’ve delved into a little of its history and what keeps the customers coming back for more.
'I'm flabbergasted at interest rates'
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Camerons boss Chris Soley to get his take on the week's news, from government debate to interest rates and pub closures.
UKH announces new deputy chief executive
Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has appointed Allen Simpson as its deputy chief executive.
GK celebrates £3.8m raised for Macmillan Cancer Support
Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King is celebrating another record-breaking fundraising year for Macmillan Cancer Support after its pubs, breweries and support centres raised an amazing £3.8m in 2023.
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St Austell unveils 2024 seasonal line-up
St Austell Brewery has revealed its new music-themed seasonal beer line-up for 2024.
Bring in customers with the huge Fury v Usyk fight
The boxing bout all fans having been waiting for takes place on Saturday 17 February – and pub licensees can virtually put their customers in the front row with a full undercard on offer too.