Edinburgh

Licensee of iconic LGBTQ+ pub celebrates 20 years

03-Oct-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The operator of an LGBTQ+ real ale pub in Edinburgh has celebrated two decades at the venue.

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Meet the finalists for Punch Pub of the Year

29-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...

1 in 7 licensed venues lost in capital centre

15-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Licensed premises in the City of London have seen a net decline of 14% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, new research has found.

Return of students a ‘large boost’ for UK pubs

22-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The return of students to universities across the UK this month has boosted business in pubs due to an increased footfall, a number of publicans have said.

Scotland to lift all major restrictions in early August

23-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

All major Covid restrictions will be scrapped on Monday 9 August in Scotland as “a very significant degree of normality will be restored,” the First Minister has said.

'Deflation' after lockdown easing halted for Scottish central belt

01-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Many pub operators have been left disappointed by news that areas in the central belt of Scotland are to be held back from further lockdown easing.

Property round-up

Inn Collection Group adds 21st site, MediaCityUK beer house in the pipeline

05-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The past week has seen pub property updates from Nightcap and Adventure Bars, the Inn Collection Group and City Pub Group, among others.

Scottish operators despair over draft guidance

20-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Draft guidelines for the reopening of Scottish hospitality businesses have been met with opposition from the pub sector.

Property round-up

BrewDog unveils Edinburgh DogHouse, Adventure grows beyond London, Flight Club Ireland 2022

14-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

The past week has seen bar groups including BrewDog, Adventure Bar Group, Flight Club, Loungers and Incipio announce new site plans.

Review alcohol rules and curfews, Scottish Government urged

17-Mar-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in Scotland have been served a “bitter blow” after it was announced they can reopen from the end of April but cannot serve alcohol indoors.

Scottish pubs can reopen outdoors from 26 April

16-Mar-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish pubs will begin to reopen from Monday 26 April, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Allow all Scottish pubs to serve alcohol after lockdown, sector urges

15-Mar-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish trade associations have called on the Government to change its levels system for hospitality and allow all pubs to serve alcohol.

Scottish pubs left with ‘more questions than answers’ on reopening

24-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish pub operators and trade groups have said they still feel left in the dark by the Scottish Government’s announcement about when pubs can be expected to reopen.

Business rates relief extended for Scottish pubs

16-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Full relief on business rates for the hospitality sector will be extended for another year in Scotland, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced today (16 February).

Study on pub virus transmission slammed as 'out-of-date witch hunt'

16-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

University research claiming Scottish pubs were lax with coronavirus measures this summer has been rebuked by pub trade bodies, who claim the study’s sample size is not representative.

Business rates relief extended in Scotland

28-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Business rates relief will be extended for Scottish pubs for an initial three months as Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to enable a further extension for all pubs.

Scottish rescue package ‘marred by payback measures’

22-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Scotland’s pub sector has welcomed details of further Government support but said provision must be urgently reviewed in light of a new lockdown.

Just 42% of Scotland’s pubs and bars able to open

09-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Fewer than half of Scotland’s pubs and bars will be able to open under new rules, meaning many businesses will miss out on festive trade.

Scottish Government urged to extend opening hours

11-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish pubs have been severed a “sucker punch” by the Government with its new levelled system of coronavirus measures, according to one trade group.

Scotland's new system will cause 'chaos and failure'

29-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed which areas will face which coronavirus measures from next week.

Alcohol restrictions leave Scottish pubs in ‘no man's land’

28-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish pubs will face varying restrictions on serving alcohol when a new levelled system of coronavirus restrictions begins on Monday 2 November.

Strictest measures will be needed by Christmas, advisers say

28-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government’s scientific advisers have advised the imposition of tier three restrictions on the entire country by mid-December, it has been reported.

Pub closures across the country as tier three restrictions come into force

23-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in large swathes of the country will face fresh restrictions this weekend, with some businesses forced to close.

Legal process initiated against Scottish restrictions

22-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

A coalition of Scottish hospitality trade bodies has launched legal action against the Scottish Government’s restrictions on pubs.

Scottish pubs in 'stranglehold'

21-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in the central belt of Scotland have been dealt another blow, with their closure period extended by a further week.

Edinburgh pub honours engineers after £500k revamp

15-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An investment of £500,000 has transformed a Scottish pub into a tribute to the country’s famous engineers, with a feature water wheel and decor made from salvaged materials.

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Punch roadshow 'best ever' in Edinburgh

13-Oct-2016 By James Evison

Punch has claimed an 'astounding' footfall rate at six of its nationwide roadshows.

Great British Pub Awards

Pub Awards: Best Partnership finalist - CC Blooms, Edinburgh

29-Sep-2016 By MA

Having enjoyed many years as Edinburgh’s most famous gay nightspot, CC Blooms was, understandably, feeling a little jaded when experienced licensees Mitch Stark and Tim Douglas took on the leasehold of the Punch Taverns site in 2008.

Harry Ramsden’s to open third pub with Punch

16-Jun-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Fish and chips chain Harry Ramsden's has revealed plans to open a third pub following two already-profitable forays into the sector.

Gin

Edinburgh Gin launches 2.5m G&T distillery

20-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Edinburgh Gin’s new Port of Leith-based distillery, which has been built on the site of a former biscuit factory, will be able to produce enough gin for 2.5 million G&Ts a year.

Pubcos

Harry Ramsden's and Punch team up for pub partnership

20-May-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The pubco and restaurant have joined forces to reopen a pub with the benefits of Harry Ramsden's reputation for fish and chips.

MCA Insight

City news digest: City Pub Co, Faucet Inn & Brakspear

10-May-2016 By James Evison

The Publican's Morning Advertiser's weekly digest of city and business news - provided by MCA.

Training

CPL Training shortlisted for BII Scotland Award

06-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

CPL Training Group has been announced as one of four finalists in the running for the Scottish Training Award at the 2015 BII Scotland Award.

Scottish pubs report boost in business as referendum nears

16-Sep-2014 By James Wallin

Pubs across Scotland have said business is booming as the independence campaign enters it final 24 hours.

Caledonia Best named Official Beer of Scottish Rugby

18-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

Caledonia Best, the Scottish ale from Tennent Caledonian, has been unveiled as the Official Beer of Scottish Rugby.

MSPs back plans to reduce the drink-drive limit in Scotland

05-Nov-2012

MSPs have given overwhelming backing to plans to reduce the drink-drive limit in Scotland.

Scots drinkers believe pub closures will continue

20-Sep-2012 By John Harrington

Three out of four Scottish drinkers believe the trend of pub closures is set to continue over the next 10 years, new research shows.

Molson Coors works with Michelin-starred chef

17-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Michelin starred chef Martin Wishart has joined forces with Molson Coors wo produce an exclusive menu for its Scottish pubs.

Scotland to research the impact of minimum pricing

29-Nov-2011 By Gurjit Degun

A university in Scotland is to research the effects of minimum pricing on the country’s heaviest drinkers.

Wells & Young's acquires McEwan's and Youngers from Heineken

04-Oct-2011

Bedford-based brewer Wells & Young’s (W&Y) has acquired Scottish beer brands McEwan’s and Younger’s from Heineken UK.

Black Sheep control goes to son Rob

03-Oct-2011

The founder of Masham-based Black Sheep Brewery, Paul Theakston, has handed over the reins of day-to-day control to his son Rob Theakston.

Castle Inns in administration

21-Jul-2011 By MA Reporter

Castle Inns, the operator of around a dozen bars and nightclubs in Scotland along with Edinburgh's biggest club City, has fallen into administration...

Scots polluter pays levy is 'fraught with danger'

02-Mar-2011

Scottish Government plans to impose a social responsibility tax on pubs within the new Alcohol Act are "fraught with danger", according to the...

'Police ask for alcohol ban on day of demonstrations'

02-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

A restaurant owner in Luton says businesses in the town will suffer when the English Defence League (EDL) and Anti-Fascist marches take place. Pubs...

SBPA: Glasgow profiteering from licensing

06-Dec-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has accused Glasgow's licensing board of "profiteering" from the pub industry.

Fury at Edinburgh pub toilet plan

06-Oct-2010

A bid by a council to persuade pubs to allow their facilities to be used as public toilets has left Edinburgh licensees aghast. The city authority...

Roy Beers: Glasgow needs more good pubs - not more anti-trade hysteria

05-Oct-2010

It's bonkers, of course, but there's a political head of steam behind it which could prove hard to resist. There's a general climate of wanting to...

'Alcohol minimum pricing measures would bring retailers £700m'

28-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

Large supermarket chains would benefit from a £700m windfall if minimum pricing for alcohol was introduced across the UK, new research indicated...

BrewDog's Edinburgh pub bid

20-Aug-2010 By The PMA Team

Controversial Scottish brewer BrewDog is looking for a pub site in Edinburgh after opening its first pub in Aberdeen. Managing director James Watt...

Cafes should open later as 'alternative to pubs', says report

12-Aug-2010

A leading trade figure has hit out at plans to encourage cafes and shops to open later in Edinburgh, as an "alternative to pubs". An Edinburgh City...