Over 800 pubs added to CAMRA’s 2027 Good Beer Guide
More than 800 pubs have been added to The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) 2027 Good Beer Guide, while brewery closures continue to outpace new openings.
Archives for September 23, 2026
Microbrewery taphouse named nation’s best pub
A former tourist information centre that was transformed into a pub has been crowned the best in the country.
Asahi targets draught waste with new clean line quality scheme
Asahi UK has launched a new data-driven draught quality programme aimed at tackling beer wastage and improving standards in pubs and bars across the country.
Scottish chefs and operators urge Swinney to back 10% hospitality VAT
Hospitality businesses and more than 100 top chefs across Scotland have joined forces to write to the First Minister John Swinney, asking him to back the #VATsTheProblem campaign.
Welsh council suspends holiday tax plans following backlash
The Welsh county of Gwynedd, which incorporates Snowdonia, has put its plans to impose an overnight visitor levy on hold after a backlash from local businesses and residents.
THE CASK PROJECT
Cask Marque: ‘Fantastic’ start to Cask Ale Week
Cask Marque has described the beginning of Cask Ale Week as “fantastic” after the celebratory event kicked off at the weekend.
GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2026
Lights, camera, action: It’s time for the Great British Pub Awards
It’s the day we have all been waiting for...the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) is happening today!
Star reopens Exeter pub after largest JAT investment of 2026
Star Pubs has reopened a closed Exeter pub following its biggest Just Add Talent (JAT) refurbishment of 2026.