Drinks sales surge as spring arrives
Britain’s on-premise drinks sales have experienced a significant uplift, marking three consecutive weeks of growth that outpaced inflation.
Archives for March 17, 2025
10 key ways operators are battling rising costs
In anticipation of new price rises set to come into effect in April, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked at 10 ways operators are planning to tackle cost increases.
VIDEO
Stout not just a trend say London operators
The well-publicised rise of stout shows no sign of abating – and doubtless many pints of it will be sunk today (St Patrick’s Day on 17 March).
City pub closes due to rising costs
East London music enthusiasts are mourning the immediate closure of the Gun in Homerton.
Craft and premium ciders ‘outperform’ wider market
Draught cider made up more than three-quarters of on-trade sales last year, with craft and premium outperforming the wider market.
Raising spirits...
It’s no surprise that spirits are low in the pub industry - and that’s just the category! In the spirit of adventure (sorry) The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive to see why consumers are switching off the G&T.
Meet the 2025 finalists: Best Community Pub Operator, sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic
The winner of this category will have a successful pub estate of community-focused pubs.
PUBLICAN AWARDS
Meet the 2025 finalists: Best Brewing Pub Company
This award honours companies excelling in both brewing and pub operations.
PUBLICAN AWARDS
Meet the 2025 finalists: Best Accommodation Operator
This year’s shortlist have been battling it out to be named the 2025 Best Accommodation Operator.
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
How to make a Honey & Apple Cider Sour with Heineken UK
For this edition of The Morning Advertiser’s (The MA) Drinks Masterclass series, Heineken UK shares how to make a Honey & Apple Cider Sour cocktail.
80% of pub chiefs forced to axe recruitment plans
Pub industry leaders have revealed their plans of employing more staff have been scuppered in an exclusive survey by The Morning Advertiser.