Cumbria

Couple celebrates 20 years behind bar

12-Mar-2024 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Licensees of the Cavendish Arms, Cartmel, Cumbria, have received an award to mark their 20th anniversary at the pub, which is the oldest in the village.

Inn Collection Group pubs rise to the challenge as snow hits

05-Dec-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Inn Collection Group pubs in the Lake District offered refuge to people who were stranded due to heavy snowfall over the weekend.

Friendly staff ‘key’ to business success

20-Jul-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Staff can make or break a business according to general manager of the Angel Inn, which was recently recognised as one of the top places to stay in the Lake District.

Matsunaga: Meat does not make a pub unsustainable

31-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Morning Advertiser caught up with the head chef of the Black Bull in Sedbergh, Cumbria on how meat fits into a menu that’s focused on sustainability.

gbpa 2022

Meet the finalists for Greene King Pub of the Year

27-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

With the Great British Pub Awards just days away from announcing and celebrating some of the best bars in the business, we take a look at some of the finalist that are in the running to take home some silver. Today it’s the turn of the bars that are competing...

GBPA 2022

Meet the finalists for Best Pub for Dogs sponsored by Rover.com

27-Sep-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

Here's the lowdown on each of the of finalists in this year's Best Pub for Dogs category in the 2022 Great British Pub Awards.

A look into Jennings Brewery history

08-Sep-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

In light of the recent news that Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) looking to sell the Jennings Brewery, The Morning Advertiser has taken a deep dive into the backstory of the venue.

New Michelin star a 'shock' to the Dog & Gun Inn

22-Feb-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Chef-owner of gastropub the Dog & Gun Inn, which bagged a Michelin star last week, was “over the moon” his small, Cumbrian pub had scored the prestigious award.

Cumbrian pub opens only shop in village

19-Jan-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Publicans of the Royal Oak Hotel in Beckermet, Cumbria have come to the rescue of local residents by opening the only store in the village.

My Pub: the Black Swan, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

22-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The Black Swan has managed to stay true to its role as a village pub while thriving by targeting different markets. Owner Louise Dinnes explains what makes the Cumbrian inn – which took home Best Inn in last year’s Great British Pub Awards – so special.

National Pubwatch rewards four licensees for fighting crime and disorder

23-Jun-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Four licensees have each received a National Pubwatch 'Star Award' for their role in fighting crime and disorder in the late-night economy.

Floods

More devastating floods force pubs to close for Christmas

23-Dec-2015 By Oli Gross

Pubs have been devastated yet again by floods, with many likely to struggle to open for Christmas Day.

Weather

Storm Desmond: Pubs rally round those devastated by flooding

09-Dec-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Pubs and breweries from around the country are helping people in Cumbria and Lancaster get back on their feet following ‘crippling’ Storm Desmond.

Cumbrian publican wins World’s Biggest Liar 2014

21-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A tall tale of fracking and jam butties has earned George Kemp of the Lifeboat Inn in Maryport the title of the World’s Biggest Liar 2014.

Withnail & I inspires Cumbrian brewer

14-Nov-2013 By Robyn Black

A Cumbrian brewery has created four beers inspired by cult film classic Withnail & I.

‘No rush’ to sell Bravo Inns, insists MD

21-May-2013 By M&C Report

Private-equity firm Albion Ventures is in “no rush” to sell Bravo Inns, the Cheshire-based pub company’s managing director Ken Buckley has told M&C Report.

Two-Michelin-starred restaurateur Simon Rogan takes on first pub business

11-Oct-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Great British Menu star and restaurateur Simon Rogan has taken on his local pub.

Co-op Enterprise Hub helps save pubs

15-Apr-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Saving local pubs from closure received a boost this week, as an organisation run by the Co-operative Group went nationwide. The Co-operative...

New help for communities to run pubs

19-Jul-2010 By John Harrington

David Cameron has announced new resources to help local people take over "community assets" such as pubs. Government officials will be made...

Shot Cumbria licensee is 'improving'

09-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

A Cumbria licensee shot by crazed gunman Derrick Bird is improving but remains in hospital. Harry Berger, host at the Woolpack in Eskdale, was shot...

British Gas helps with 'bombshell' bill

10-Sep-2009 By John Harrington

British Gas has vowed to help a licensee hit with a 'bombshell' £11,868 electricity bill after the MA intervened.

Would one help my Hub?

03-Apr-2008 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com

Prince Charles has called for new ideas to publicise the work of Pub Is The Hub to enable the rural regeneration body to operate on a national basis....

Cumbria pubs fail underage cigarette sting

04-Mar-2008 By Ewan Turney

Underage children in Cumbria managed to buy cigarettes from pub vending machines in 13 out of 13 tested venues in a sting operation. The pubs in...

Blears and Reid support Pubwatch

16-Nov-2006 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Home Secretary John Reid and Labour Party chairwoman Hazel Blears have vowed to speak up in support of Pubwatch groups. They pledged support when...

BarTalk

28-Sep-2006

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Proud of Your Staff: Crofters, Cumbria

12-Apr-2006

When the Crofters in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria closed for three months last year it could have lost many of its customers for good.But licensee...

JDW agrees lamb deal to boost menu transparency

09-Dec-2004

by Max Gosney JD Wetherspoon has boosted its menu transparency after agreeing a deal with producers in the North of England to supply farm-assured...

Robinson's ups its stake in Jennings

04-Dec-2003

by Tony Halstead Stockport family brewer Frederic Robinson has increased its stake in rival Jennings Brothers to almost 20% after buying up another...