'Traditional pub signs in steep decline'
21-Sep-2008
The painted pub sign, one of the oldest popular visual arts traditions in Britain, is locked in decline. That is the fear of conservationists who...
12-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
Britain now has more breweries than before the Second World War as consumers ditch mass produced lagers in favour of local brews, according to the Good Beer Guide 2009.
CAMRA hails boom in British breweries
12-Sep-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
There are now more breweries in Britain than at any time since the Second World War, according to the latest edition of the Campaign for Real Ale...
'Recession hits pubco shares'
14-Aug-2008
The Bank of England's warning that Britain is on the verge of a recession has hit pub and leisure shares. Enterprise Inns tumbled 43¼ to 342¾p....
Pubs bad, supermarkets good
05-Jun-2008
Remember how only a few years ago every TV programme on "Binge Britain" blamed pubs for the problems? Now, most of the media's attention is on...
'Basic food prices still soaring'
23-Apr-2008
Families have been warned that the prices of basic foods will rise steeply again because of acute shortages in commodity markets - The TimesBread...
'Carlsberg overtakes Stella as Britain's best-selling booze'
08-Apr-2008
Carlsberg has called time on Stella's dominance as Britain's best-selling booze. The Danish brewing giant - famous for its "probably the best"...
'Whitbread shrugs off fears of downturn'
28-Feb-2008
Whitbread on Thursday shrugged off fears over softening consumer spending announcing a strong performance from its hotels and coffee shops and...
Pete Robinson: Is Alcohol Worse than Ecstasy?
06-Feb-2008
During 50 minutes of absolute twaddle the episode entitled "Is Alcohol Worse than Ecstasy?" gave a count-down of the Top 20 Most Dangerous Drugs in...
Rising tide of Poles coming to work in Britain peaks
22-Aug-2007 By Eleanor Goodman
Further signs that the rising tide of Poles coming to work in Britain may have peaked emerged yesterday. According to the Home Office, the number of...
CAMRA matches winning beers to great food
14-Aug-2007
The finest beers in the land have been matched with traditional food by CAMRA and Food from Britain following the Great British Beer Festival.The...
What the papers say - July 31, 2007
31-Jul-2007 By Eleanor Goodman
Just as summer has finally returned, Britain is facing the prospect of a severe ice cream shortage after the country's biggest ice cream factory was...
25-Jul-2007 By John Harrington
Britain's brewers are supplying tankers normally used for the transport of beer to provide safe drinking water for communities affected by the...
24-Jul-2007 By Ewan Turney
Pubs across the country have been devastated by the worst natural disaster to hit Britain in 60 years. The flooding crisis ripped through...
Elixir of youth
21-Jun-2007
Could allowing youngsters into pubs reduce social disorder while providing a new source of income? Andrew Jefford tunes in to the unheard voices of today's disaffected under-16s
What the papers say, May 14, 2007
14-May-2007
Polish workers, already a significant force in Britain's plumbing industry, are starting to supplement Antipodeans as one the main sources of bar...
Magners demand exceeded supply
08-Mar-2007
Growth in cider brand Magners in Britain was held back in the last year because supply could not keep pace with demand, its owner C&C Group...
CAMRA's winter food and beer matches
29-Jan-2007
CAMRA has joined forces with Food from Britain to match the winners of this year's Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition with homegrown...
What the Sunday papers said
20-Nov-2006
City banks planning a rival to the London Stock Exchange have earmarked up to £10m to build a trading system and have even identified potential...
What the Sunday papers said
12-Nov-2006
Dramatic adverts filmed by one of Hollywood's leading cinematographers are to be part of the government's new campaign to prepare the English and...
08-May-2006 By Iain O'Neil
A new survey says there is roaring trade with £1billion pounds changing hands in Britain's pubs - trouble is the money is not going to licensees....
PubChef Awards - Food From Britain
01-Mar-2006
In our final awards category report, Food From Britain challenged pub chefs to create dishes using produce sourced from their pub's local region....
Brits beat Aussies in BBQ contest
01-Dec-2005
Three pub chefs helped place Britain as the top international team in a world barbecue competition. Ben Bartlett, catering development manager of...
Letters
10-Nov-2005
Licensing shake-up will not curb binge drinkers There is no doubt that Britain has a serious drink problem. There is also no doubt the existing...
Win a trip to the
07-Jul-2005
with your grill skills Are you hot stuff on the BBQ? If so, then this is your last chance to enter our competition to find the Best Pub BBQer in...
Battle of the BBQs 2005
09-Jun-2005
Are you hot stuff when it comes to barbecuing? If so, then show off your grill skills by entering our competition to find the Best Pub BBQer in...
BBC poll reveals opposition to new licensing regime
24-Jan-2005
Almost two-thirds of people in Britain fear that extended opening hours will make the country a worse place to live, according to a poll carried out...
Other guide books
11-Nov-2004
Alastair Sawday's Special Places Pubs & Inns of England & Wales The PR: "544 pubs inspected and chosen because we like them and think you...
Motorists driven by good pub food, says AA survey
04-Nov-2004
by MA Reporter One-fifth of pub-goers say that good food is the most important factor when choosing a pub. This was one of the findings of a survey...
Drinkers back cask beer
21-Sep-2004
UK consumers are strongly behind the industry's attempts to save cask beer.In a survey carried out by the Independent Family Brewers of Britain...
01-Sep-2004 By Max Gosney
Food from Britain is the second category cook-off in the PubChef awards. Our five finalists focus on using quality British regional produce. Max...
GBBF preview: It's show time
22-Jul-2004
The annual Great British Beer Festival, the biggest showcase for cask ale, takes place in London from August 3 to 7. Phil Mellows previews this...
Profits and like-for-likes down at Luminar
20-May-2004
Britain's biggest late-night operator has blamed intense competition and price discounting for a drop in profits and like-for-like sales.Luminar,...
What the Sunday papers say
17-May-2004
The Mail on SundayShock new figures show that 125,000 young people in Britain suffer serious facial wounds each year because of binge drinking. Click...
Revealed: the richest people from pubs and brewing
19-Apr-2004
The Sunday Times has published its annual list of Britain's wealthiest people.The highest placed person with a connection to the world of pubs and...
Spending on home drinking's on the up
08-Apr-2004
Britons spend more on alcohol and more in the on-trade than any other European country. Two thirds of the £1,272 spent each year per person...
New guide to list - biker-friendly pubs
01-Apr-2004
Biker-friendly pubs are being urged to come forward for a new guide detailing venues that welcome the leather-clad wanderers. Britain's Ultimate...
What the Sunday papers say
15-Mar-2004
The Sunday TimesThe government has admitted that it has lost control of drink-fuelled crime and disorder in Britain's town and city centres,...
What the Sunday papers say
08-Mar-2004
The ObserverCity Councils across Britain are now drawing up radical plans to outlaw smoking in public places, with some considering draconian blanket...
CAMRA campaign offers further boost for local brews
09-Feb-2004
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is once again championing the cause of Britain's 400 local independent brewers with its "Local Beer for Local Pubs"...
What the Sunday papers say
19-Jan-2004
The Mail on SundaySpirit Group, the UK's largest managed pub group, is looking for a property company to buy 300 of its pubs in a sale-and-leaseback...
Pub closure trend defied by Pyramid
08-Jan-2004
Pyramid Pub Management is claiming to be bucking the trend towards "ghost town Britain" by re-opening three pubs that had been closed for months....
Half of Britain's drivers are drink drivers says report
08-Dec-2003
Half of Britain's drivers have admitted to drink driving, says a shock report published today.The survey, which was carried out by road safety...
48-hour week may be reality for licensees
26-Nov-2003
Licensees could be forced to implement the 48-hour working week if the European Commission (EC) gets its way.The Commission is expected to slam...
Pub licensees condemn binge-drinking culture
16-Oct-2003
by Claire Hu A straw poll by the Morning Advertiser shows the majority of pub landlords believe there is too much binge-drinking in Britain....
GBBF champion beer Bitter and Twisted selling out
19-Aug-2003
The Scottish brewery that produced the winner of the Champion Beer of Britain is having trouble coping with demand.Bitter & Twisted, brewed by...
An Olympian celebration...
31-Jul-2003
The Great British Beer Festival is more than just a showpiece for cask beer. It's an annual celebration of Britain's unique beer style. I've been...
Pubs seen as crucial in bid to promote tourism
03-Apr-2003
By Clive Smith and The PMA Team Pubs can play a huge role in helping to persuade more people to visit the UK from abroad. British Tourist Association...
What the Sunday papers said
18-Nov-2002
The Mail on SundayAmerican giant Coors is to pump £35m into Britain's biggest brewery at Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. The investment will...
What the Sunday papers said
21-Oct-2002
The Sunday PapersConran, Britain's biggest private restaurant chain, has taken a big hit from its American restaurant and store business, slashing...
