Pub gardens make almost half of UK feel ‘summery’
New research has found 45% of people say pub gardens make the UK feel “summery”.
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OPINION: Kindness, not competition, can help save hospitality
I sincerely doubt I am the first person to tell you that it is a particularly tough time for the hospitality industry at present.
Champion Beer of Britain 2026 unveiled
A south west brew has been named this year’s Champion Beer of Britain.
Kerridge calls for VAT cut as pub leaders make case for social value
Tom Kerridge has called for a reduction in VAT to ease pressure on hospitality businesses, as pub and brewing leaders warned that rising costs continue to erode margins across the sector.
Pubs see first sales decline of 2026 as wet weather hits April trade
Britain’s pub sector recorded its first month of negative like-for-like sales growth this year in April
Multiple operator to open ‘proper east end destination’ pub
The team behind London venues the Somerstown Coffee House, the Victoria and Faber is marking its 20th anniversary with a new site.