Pub & bar market worth £24.6bn in 2026
The UK pubs and bars market value is set to reach £24.6bn by the end of this year, according to a new report.
Archives for May 5, 2026
What Greene King’s estate shake-up signals for the pubco
Greene King is accelerating a multi‑pronged reset of its business as it looks to build a leaner, more resilient operation amid inflationary pressures and a changing market.
Extra time to be crowned best pub in the UK
There’s still time to enter the Great British Pub Awards with a deadline extension to next week.
NTIA: ‘Reality of £10 pints more complex than headline figure’
As London pint prices reportedly hit £10, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned the reality is “far more complex” than the headline figure.
Greene King profit rises as investment tops £219m
The pubco has reported a rise in profit and revenue for FY25, as it continued to invest heavily across its pub estate.
‘Sheer weight of taxes’ resulted in 2 pubs a day closing in first quarter of 2026
Some 161 pubs closed in the first three months of the year, new figures found.
How to make Brook & Badger’s salmon with fondant potato, samphire and beurre blanc
In this Dish Deconstructed, James Scott, head chef at Fulham’s newest pub the Brook & Badger, reveals how to recreate one of its standout dishes: salmon with fondant potato, samphire and butter sauce.
UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY
Energy costs separate due to Gulf crisis
Tensions in the Gulf are changing how oil, gas and electricity prices move. For pubs, this decoupling matters more than ever when planning energy costs.
Majority of Brits oppose holiday tax - ‘a political signal no MP should ignore’ says UKH
Most Brits are against the Government’s proposed holiday tax , new research from one trade body has found.
Serving faster and growing stronger – the tech behind smoother pub service
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From order flow to reporting, pubs rely on multiple systems working together to help simplify operations and support smoother service.