Episode 4 of On the Pass launches with Beth Hipwell at the Two Pigs
How do you take Michelin-starred experience into a neighbourhood pub without losing what makes it a pub?
Archives for August 26, 2026
Brains launches triple-font tech for its Bayside lager range at new pub
Brains Brewery has unveiled its first multi-font draught tech for its Bayside lager at its new pub – the Old Brewery – in Cardiff’s Brewery Quarter.
‘Fair deal’ VAT cut hopes hit by Treasury warning
Pubs face continued uncertainty over the prospect of a VAT cut after a Treasury minister warned reducing the tax would come at a significant cost.
JDW opens new airport pub after multi-million pound investment
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is opening its latest airport pub after spending £3.5m developing it.
OPINION
OPINION: Prices up, profits down
Two separate news stories caught my eye this week, both perfectly illustrating the challenges the hospitality sector and particularly pubs are facing.
Brakspear sees ‘another strong year of progress’
Brakspear has reported ‘another strong year of progress’ with turnover rising 16% to £47.9m in the year ended 28 December 2025.