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Experiential bar group Little Door & Co has secured funding from alternative leader ThinCats to support the next stage of its growth plans, with two new venues planned in 2026 - including its first outside the capital.
NEW PRODUCT
Hendrick’s Gin has announced the launch of Another Hendrick’s, the first new permanent addition to its line up in nine years.
With Valentines Day in the rear view, the Lock In team tackle the topic of love, and ask whether pubs still play a role in the world of romance or not?
While venues remained busy at the start of 2026, operators need to maximise longer visits to be successful, a recent report has warned.
Community pub group Admiral Taverns “remains focused on growing its estate”, CEO Chris Jowsey outlined as the business reported its latest financial results.
James Watt, the former CEO and co-founder of BrewDog, looks set to put £10m into the Scottish brewer and global bar operator after it was widely reported the business was set to go into administration.
THE CASK PROJECT
Hook Norton Brewery will launch its latest seasonal cask ale – Paddock’s Pour (3.9% ABV) – via a tasting event at the George at Brailes pub in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
VIDEO: THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Low & no alcoholic drinks are enjoying a boom time in both pubs and bars and the off-trade.