Star restores ‘superb’ music pub to ‘former glory’
Star Pubs is set to reopen a well-known music pub in Leicester following a £418,000 refurbishment.
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THE CASK PROJECT
Cask demand drives tap expansion at award-winning pub
Award-winning real ale pub the Tamworth Tap has expanded its offer from eight to 12 handpulls to meet growing demand for cask.
‘Hospitality works best together’: Pubs call for wider sector support
Operators have called on the Government to build on its business rates cut with wider hospitality reform and broader sector support.
MP swaps parliament for 12-hour pub shift
A Labour MP swapped parliament for the pub over the weekend, pulling pints and serving customers to gain first-hand experience of the opportunities and challenges facing the pub trade.
Outlet churn ‘concerning sign’ of sector’s fragility
Licensed hospitality numbers remained broadly stable in the second quarter of 2026, though the flat headline figure masks a rapid turnover of closures and openings.
From pubs minister to Chancellor: Healey’s impact on pubs
John Healey’s appointment as Chancellor has put a former pubs minister at the helm of the Treasury, giving hospitality a familiar face in one of the most influential roles in Government.
Supply chain remains fragile as food inflation surges
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 1.8%, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing has revealed.
Managed groups score World Cup sales win
Managed pub groups saw a modest boost from early World Cup matches in June, while other parts of the hospitality sector struggled to achieve growth.
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Operators put low & no at the heart of drinks strategy
Industry leaders have stressed low & no is now a core part of the customer experience, rather than a fallback option for non-drinkers.
Draught sales rise despite dip in pub numbers
Licensed premises reported strong draught sales despite declining outlet numbers as warmer weather and the World Cup boosted trade, new data has shown.