Local heroes: why pubcos are backing community pubs
Community pubs are becoming a more deliberate investment focus as operators look for sites capable of building loyal local followings and adapting quickly to changing customer demand.
Archives for August 10, 2026
162 year old Guinness found in shipwreck
A 162 year old bottle of Guinness has been recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Dover.
Bar cancels live music after noise notice
A hospitality venue has cancelled live entertainment after being served with a Noise Abatement Notice by the local council.
NEOS to convert Leeds Revolución de Cuba into 7th Barbara’s Bier Haus
NEOS Hospitality is converting another of its Revolución de Cuba Site into a Barbara’s Bier Haus.
JDW to open 12 pubs before Christmas
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is set to open 12 pubs in the coming months, including a new site at Barcelona Airport.
Khan: Soho pub rules ‘skewed’ towards vocal residents
London mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Westminster City Council to scrap proposed licensing restrictions that could limit new pub and bar openings in Soho and the West End.
Room at the inn: why pubs with rooms are gaining ground
Pubs with rooms are becoming an increasingly important growth focus for operators seeking stronger margins and more reliable food and drink trade.
BrewDog giving away pints as part of ‘major’ campaign
BrewDog is launching a ‘major’ campaign in a bid to make its Punk IPA the definitive craft beer of London’s summer park-drinking culture.
World Cup boost ‘not enough’ to halt pub footfall decline
The World Cup slowed the decline in pub visits in June but was not enough to reverse falling footfall, new data has shown.
Public House Group appoints MD
Public House Group has appointed Oliver Clifford as its new managing director.