Meantime launches new site in style next door to The O2
Meantime Brewing Company and KG Hospitality launched their new venue – the Dial – next door to The O2 arena following a “significant seven-figure investment”.
Archives for October 31, 2025
‘There needs to be more joined up thinking’: Labour MP Antoniazzi sets out APPBG priorities
The chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) has called for a more co-ordinated Government approach to policy affecting pubs and brewers.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Top tips on turning neighbours into allies
Statistics are wonderful things, aren’t they? As Mark Twain once said, “Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.”
OPINION: Should pubs say no to Halloween events?
Every year, as the nights draw in and pumpkins start appearing in shop windows, pubs across the country transform into haunted houses, draped in cobwebs, skeletons, and fake blood.
Pubs are still a social engine – the question is how we keep them running
Pubs are evolving beyond the bar, they are social hubs that keep communities connected. But rising costs and reduced reliefs have pushed 209 sites to close in the first half of 2025, forcing operators to adapt with new events and services to maintain...
Evolv Collection acquires Vinoteca
Hospitality group Evolv Collection (formerly D&D London) has acquired London wine bar group Vinoteca.
Village pub opens community café to help overcome social isolation and loneliness
A village pub has opened a community café in a bid to support local residents and provide a meeting place for those living alone.
Red Engine posts record weekly sales and expands global footprint
Red Engine, the company behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, reported full year turnover of £80.4m for the 52 weeks to 29 December 2024, up from £68.6m in 2023.
UKH calls for pubs and bars to have their say on licensing reform
UKHospitality (UKH) has issued a rally cry for pubs and bars to have their say on the Government’s licensing reform consultation before it closes next Thursday (6 November).
Rugby stars claim the pub is the best place to watch Autumn Internationals
At a time when screening sports in pubs is becoming more popular, TNT Sports will be showing the Quilter Nations Series – and three rugby stars explain why the pub is the best place to watch the action.
How malt, hops and yeast shape beer flavour
Understanding the difference between yeast, malt, and hop-driven beers can help operators inform customers, guide purchasing decisions and curate a well-rounded beer selection to meet diverse tastes.