Top 50 Gastropub shuts amid rising costs and weak footfall
The Crown at Burchetts Green has closed after operator Dominic Chapman said the business was losing money despite efforts to make it work.
Archives for September 17, 2026
Sune founders partner with former Aulis chef Charlie Tayler to launch Farringdon pub and chef’s table
The team behind top Hackney restaurant Sune will launch an ambitious pub and dining venue within a historic building beside Smithfield Meat Market later this year.
Butcombe invests £750k as weddings revenue rises 37%
Butcombe Group has invested £750,000 in a new wedding and events venue at the Methuen Arms in Corsham, Wiltshire.
What are pubs doing to celebrate Cask Ale Week?
As thousands of pubs begin Cask Ale Week celebrations, here are a few of the social posts so customers - along with operators – know what to expect.
Cameronbridge strike dates set as Diageo dispute escalates
Unite the Union has confirmed distillery workers will down tools at Diageo’s Cameronbridge site later this month.
Red Oak Taverns acquires 18th century village pub
Red Oak Taverns has acquired the Blue Bell Inn, an 18th century wet-led community pub in Gretton, Northamptonshire.
Westminster adopts revised licensing policy following sector backlash
Westminster City Council has formally adopted its new Statement of Licensing Policy following months of debate over restrictions affecting pubs and bars in the West End.
GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2026
GBPA 2026: Meet the finalists for Best Pub for Food
From innovative tasting menus and hyper-local sourcing to sustainable cooking practices and exceptional hospitality, the 2026 Best Pub for Food finalists represent the very best food-led pubs in the UK, showcasing outstanding dining experiences rooted in...
GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2026
GBPA 2026: Meet the finalists for Best Pub Garden, sponsored by Diageo
From coastal terraces and riverside retreats to countryside escapes, the Best Pub Garden finalists showcase the outside areas in the UK, combining stunning outdoor spaces with exceptional hospitality, food, drink and community spirit.
Pub sales soften after World Cup boost
Pub sales softened in August after the end of the men’s football World Cup, despite managed hospitality groups recording a fourth consecutive month of growth.