Wet-led pubs show signs of stabilisation as younger drinkers return to locals
Britain’s traditional wet-led pubs appear to be finding a firmer footing after years of decline, driven by changes in consumer behaviour and smarter operator strategies.
Archives for November 10, 2025
‘Jolly Boys’ aim to visit 500 London pubs in decade-long crawl
A group of six friends from across the UK have spent the past decade on an ambitious mission to visit 500 London pubs, turning their annual get-together into a “never-ending” pub crawl.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
LEGAL Q&A: Can I host a charity raffle at my pub?
Poppleston Allen associate solicitor Imogen Moss explains the legalities of hosting charity raffles in pubs.
Candover Valley pub saved from redevelopment to reopen as The Candover
Locals have rescued Hampshire pub The Purefoy Arms from residential development, with plans now underway to relaunch it next year as The Candover.
Oxfordshire operator grows three-pub estate in 12 months
Operator Stephen Williams has expanded his portfolio to three pubs in just one year, after taking on a lease for The Fox Inn, Boars Hill, with Star Pubs & Bars.
PUB 2035
Pub 2035: A vision of the future unfolds
This week, we’re taking a bold leap into the future, exploring what the pub of 2035 could look like and how it may evolve from today.
Diageo appoints Sir Dave Lewis as new CEO
The board of Diageo has appointed Sir Dave Lewis as chief executive and executive director, effective 1 January 2026.
FEATURE
FEATURE: Why the EU still has a lot to offer the UK this Christmas
It’s almost Christmas and trends will take shape the nearer we get to the festive period.
Anybody fancy a lock in? Marston’s launches pub training kitchen at HMP Styal in Cheshire
Pub company Marston’s has opened what is being billed as the UK’s first commercially led hospitality academy inside a women’s prison.
‘Blood on high street’ warning as Budget looms
Back hospitality or risk “further blood on the high street” is the stark message for Government from one trade association as the November Budget draws near.