No-one involved in brewing or pubs and bars can fail to be aware of the impact of government on their business. It was government that imposed the smoking ban, government that brought in the late-night levy, and government that introduced the beer-duty...
A single, unified campaign aimed at gaining economic incentives for pubs and beer would have a “very decent” chance of success, an influential regional brewery MD has argued.
BrewDog, the fast-growing Scottish brewer and bar operator, has said it is on track to achieve full-year turnover of £12m as it announced plans to open three new sites in the next three months, complete its new £8m craft brewing facility and launch a...
I spent the other night sitting in a room above a pub, rubbing hops. This might seem like a strange thing to do. I mean, I like hops — most beer drinkers do — but isn’t rubbing them taking things a bit too far?
Independent brewers have reported a 9.7% rise in beer volumes in the past year, while the number of people employed full time in the sector has risen 25% to 4,000.
Freezing the beer duty will keep 300,000 young people in employment, according to new research commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
International brewer Molson Coors plans to increase production at its William Worthington microbrewery almost four-fold in 2012 after reporting that it produced 1,600 barrels in its first year in operation.
The Government needs to act to save thousands of jobs in the supply chain from farm to pub, according to a new initiative from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and the National Farmers Union (NFU).
This is my last leader after 10 years on the magazine and much has changed in the pub sector in my time here. I thought I’d offer up 10 positives about the industry.
The mindset that rolling up your sleeves and 'running the pub' will lead to success is often the fatal flaw behind many under-performing or failed independent operations, argues Philip Davison.
Controversial Scottish microbrewer BrewDog is to open its third craft beer bar in August, with the site chosen by a BrewDog fan in a competition run...
Antic, the fast-growing London-based multiple pub operator, is to start brewing its own beer later this year. The group, which currently runs 15 pubs...
The Taste of Kent Awards were presented last week with gongs going to 12 outstanding pubs, breweries and food ad drink producers. Kent Dining Pub of...
Major works are taking place to safeguard a brewery from further flood damage a year after it was forced to close for four months. As part of a near...
Fun Fair Brewery has bought a freehold pub near Nottingham, and plans to relocate and expand its microbrewery to the site. Last week the firm, owned...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...
