OPINION
OPINION: Why draught duty could be the best way to back pubs
For all the diversification we have seen in pubs over the last generation, I am privileged to represent the category that is most synonymous with them – beer.
Archives for October 9, 2026
FEATURE
FEATURE: It’s not too late to create an Oktoberfest experience
Despite its name, Oktoberfest is known to begin in September but it’s not too late to put your own beer festival on.
Top 50 Cocktail Bar Sister Ray launches debut dining menu
Liverpool cocktail bar Sister Ray has launched its first dining menu as it looks to broaden its offer beyond drinks.
OPINION
OPINION: Why the end of Marston’s Brewery should surprise no one
Should we be surprised? Beer is an emotional business and it would feel wrong not to be shocked by Carlsberg Britvic’s decision to close the historic Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent by next summer.
‘This is an opportunity for smaller brewers’
The MA’s Ed Bedington catches up with JW Lees boss William Lees-Jones for his take on the week’s big stories.
Wine must ‘work harder’ in pubs as drinking habits change
The relationship between alcohol strength, price and customer demand is changing the role wine needs to play in pubs.
BII unveils 2026 NITA finalists
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has revealed the shortlist for this year’s National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs).
Marston’s brewery closure an ‘absolute disgrace’
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has lambasted Carlsberg Britvic’s plans to close Marston’s historic Burton brewery.
CAMRA opens nominations for 2027 Pub Design Awards
CAMRA has opened nominations for its 2027 Pub Design Awards, celebrating the UK’s best examples of pub architecture, refurbishment and conservation.