Publican Awards 2026: Meet the finalists of Best Premium Food Offer, sponsored by Damm UK
The finalists in the Best Premium Food Offer showcase the highest quality of pub fare.
Archives for March 18, 2026
Publican Awards 2026: Meet the finalists for Best New Site, sponsored by Heineken UK
This year’s Best New Site finalists are exceptional venues, aiming to redefine the hospitality landscape, from coastal builds to urban reinventions.
Publican Awards 2026: Meet the finalists for Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites), sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group
Strong innovation and future business plans are two areas judges have been scrutinising for the 2026 Best Managed Pub Operator (51+ sites).
Publican Awards 2026: Meet the finalists for Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites), sponsored by Molson Coors
The 2026 Publican Awards’ Best Managed Pub Company (2 to 50 sites) category celebrates standout operators, each showcasing exceptional management, innovation and growth.
Greene King to convert or sell 300 pubs
Greene King has shared plans to convert 150 pubs to its leased & tenanted (L&T) estate, with a further 150 to be evaluated for potential sale.
Insolvencies up compared to December but down year-on-year
Insolvencies in the accommodation and food services sector rose 9% month-on-month to 223 in January 2026.
FEATURE: IN ASSOCIATION WITH SKY BUSINESS
FEATURE: Game on for savvy operators
Pubs have moved on a lot in a relatively short space of time – and that’s because the industry is aware it can’t stand still if it is to succeed.
Strong trading for Shepherd Neame pubs offset by brewing decline
Shepherd Neame has reported £84.7m revenue for the 26 weeks ended 27 December 2025, a slight dip from £85m in H1 2025.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
PROPERTY: East London Brewing Co. reopens historic pub
This week’s property round-up features investments from East London Brewing Co., Heartwood Collection and Admiral Taverns.
OPINION: Cutting employment costs essential if pubs are to survive and grow
Costs, costs, and yet more costs. That’s been the overwhelming experience for publicans over the past two years.