What is operating in Norwich like?
Three top Norwich-based operators revealed what the city is like to trade in at the most recent MA Leaders Club event.
Archives for October 21, 2025
Laine targets Gen Z with immersive nightlife
After shifting its focus away from brewing, Laine Pub Company is set to inject around £3m into its estate next year, with the Gen Z market firmly in its sights, managing director Russ Danks told The Morning Advertiser (The MA).
Robinsons: ‘Investment drives growth - without it, you go backwards’
Robinsons Brewery will continue to invest across its pub and brewing operations despite mounting cost pressures, with capital spend focused on refurbishments, small extensions and efficiency-driven technology.
“New chapter” begins for The Freemasons at Wiswell as Mike Shaw named chef patron
Former Gilpin Lodge head chef Mike Shaw has been appointed chef patron at top Lancashire gastropub The Freemasons at Wiswell.
UKSA calls for duty freeze to help sector
The UK Spirits Alliance (UKSA) has demanded excise duty be frozen in the next Budget because “duty on spirits is a direct driver of inflation” and pubgoers are being punished.
11 licensed premises closures a week ‘shows very difficult trading environment’
The number of licensed venues fell by 0.6% in the past year, new data has found.
What operators need to know about business rates reform from April 2026
The Government has confirmed key details of the upcoming business rates reform for the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sectors, which will take effect from 1 April 2026 to coincide with the next revaluation.
MY PUB
MY PUB: the George Inn, Norton St Philip, Somerset
Set in a beautiful Somerset location with an array of dining options available, the George Inn has plenty to offer – not least it is a Grade I-listed site.