BII names semi-finalists for Licensee of the Year 2026
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced the 12 semi-finalists for its Licensee of the Year (LOYA) 2026 competition.
Archives for April 7, 2026
Search for the nation’s best pub begins
The hunt for the best pubs in the country is now under way as the 2026 Great British Pub Awards returns.
BIG INTERVIEW
BIG INTERVIEW: Proper Pubs’ MD Nathan Wall is a self-confessed ‘pub geek’
From growing up in Zambia to spearheading growth for giants in the UK’s pub and QSR sectors, Nathan Wall’s career has been shaped by resilience, curiosity and a people-first mindset.
Apprentice star to open third pub
An Apprentice candidate is set to open a new pub in Stockwell after securing a site with Star Pubs.
FEATURE
FEATURE: Seeking a saviour for cask
Most people in the sector are aware volume sales of cask beer have fallen consistently over recent years but there could be a new hero who is saving the category.
Key changes impacting pubs in April
A number of changes to legislation and costs hit the sector in April. We’ve rounded up the key changes operators need to be aware of.
DISH DECONSCTRUCTED
How to make the Queen of Cups’ chocolate, coffee & cardamom namelaka
In this Dish Deconstructed, the Queen of Cups’ owner and executive chef Ayesha Kalaji shares how to make the pub’s popular dessert.
Hyped or helpful: does using influencers work for pubs?
Are influencers really delivering for pubs? The Lock In team hears what works, what doesn’t and how pubs can use influencers, reviewers and social media more effectively to help drive footfall.