OPINION
OPINION: Why my cocktail list is based on customers’ advice
I love a cocktail as much as I love a glass of wine, or a pint of beer. They lend a sense of occasion to a drink.
Archives for February 26, 2026
INSIDE THE ISSUE
Inside the issue: What pubs need to know this week
A weekly briefing on the latest developments shaping the UK pub trade. This week’s focus is reflecting on the 2026 Publican Awards.
CAMRA boss: ‘Global brewing giants destroying cask heritage’
“Too many cask brewers are being lost”, CAMRA has warned after Molson Coors announced plans to close Sharp’s Brewery.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
The silent threats to your premises licence
In no particular order, I am going to describe a few things that can happen to your premises licence without notice, and at first seem to be completely unfair and abrupt.
THE MONTHLY ROUND
THE MONTHLY ROUND: Cask and value offers boosting trade
Wet-led pubs are excelling as operators report strong sales, growing cask demand and a focus on value and community, despite ongoing cost pressures, The MA’s latest industry snapshot has revealed.
The food hall effect: what it means for pubs
As pubs navigate rising costs and changing guest expectations, many are rethinking how food fits into their offer.
Licensing and the World Cup: What pubs need to know
Late kick-offs, relaxed hours and temporary event notices will all play a key role in how pubs capitalise on the men’s World Cup. Poppleston Allen’s Nick Landells outlines the licensing considerations operators need to plan for ahead of the tournament.
Beartown Brewery invests in refurbished barrels to cut costs and carbon
Cheshire-based craft brewer Beartown has invested in 200 refurbished plastic beer barrels as part of a wider drive to reduce costs and lower its environmental impact.
Young’s: ‘We want to look at growing more pubs within London’
Young’s CEO Simon Dodd has revealed the group is looking to expand its estate through the acquisition of smaller one or two site groups.