MY PUB
MY PUB: The Royal Oak, Brockham, Surrey
Serendipity led to Chris Collier taking on the Royal Oak in Brockham, Surrey, which is a village pub that comes with a ‘meerkat retreat’ alongside it.
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Vagabond secures former Browns site for Brighton launch
Wine bar operator Vagabond is set to open its first site outside London for five years.
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.
FEATURE
FEATURE: Winners on the bar – four of the fastest-growing beers in UK pubs
There are always going to be winners and losers on the bar of any pub.
UKH warns zero-hours contract changes could hit sector jobs
UKHospitality has warned hospitality operators proposals to change zero-hours contracts could “create barriers” when it comes to employing staff.
THE CASK PROJECT
Tamworth Tap owner says quality is driving cask ale revival
The Tamworth Tap owner George Greenaway believes the on-trade cask market is on the rise because the products being produced and sold in pubs is excellent.
Shep Neame closes Mayfair’s oldest surviving pub for refurb
Brewer and pubs operator Shepherd Neame has closed its Coach & Horses site in Mayfair, London, for a major refurbishment costing £280k.
Butcombe CEO warns Gov sector is ‘not a cash cow’ after sales rise
Butcombe Group CEO Jonathan Lawson has reminded the Government the sector is “not a cash cow” after reporting a 5.2% lift in like-for-like (lfl) sales for its first half year results.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Low & no draught beer lines need stricter cleaning regime
Having a low or no-alcohol beer or cider on draught is a great step forward but are you aware of the dangers if your systems are not cleaned to high degree?
Top chef and The MA writer shortlisted in BIH Spotlight Awards 2026
Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the finalists for its BIH Spotlight Awards 20265.