England

Budweiser Budvar names Simon George as sales director

17-Jan-2014

Budweiser Budvar UK, the UK arm of the Czech brewer, has named Simon George as its new sales director.

Industry figures defend trade over report that claims bartenders routinely serve drunks

17-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Leading industry figures have defended the pub trade against a report that has claimed that licensees routinely break a law which says they should refuse to serve people who already drunk.

Stuart Barnes: Pubs set for rugby autumn internationals treat

28-Oct-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

A leading Sky Sports rugby commentator has highlighted how the forthcoming autumn internationals present a “fantastic opportunity” for pubs.

Loungers to hit 90-site mark ahead of time

22-Oct-2013 By Mark Wingett

Loungers, the Piper-backed café-bar operator, is likely to reach 90 sites by 2017, ahead of an earlier target of 70 by that date, as it reveals the details of the next handful of property acquisitions.

Pubs are 'absolutely key' to Britain's tourism industry, VisitBritain chief executive claims

14-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Pubs are “absolutely key” to Britain’s tourism industry, VisitBritain’s chief executive has claimed.

Michelin Guide 2014: no new stars awarded to pubs

26-Sep-2013 By Jo Bruce

No new Michelin stars have been awarded to pubs in the new Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2014.

Pub owner appointed chairman of The Great Inns of Britain

20-Aug-2013 By Lesley Foottit

The owner of an award-winning Yorkshire pub has taken over as chairman of The Great Inns of Britain.

Carlsberg launches live sport support package for licensees

09-Aug-2013 By Mike Berry

Carlsberg has launched a live sports support package, Premier Sports Club, aimed at helping licensees take advantage of the upcoming Premier League season and England World Cup qualifiers. 

Friends and family - not pubs - main source of alcohol for young people

25-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Underage drinkers are far more likely to buy alcohol from friends or relatives than at a pub or bar, a new survey by the Department of Health (DoH) has revealed.

Pub fraudster appeal on BBC Crimewatch Roadshow

25-Jun-2013 By Gurjit Degun

A man targeting pubs with accommodation, by leaving before settling his bill, has been highlighted on BBC TV show Crimewatch Roadshow.

Baffito's wins Sky Ultimate Venue competition

03-May-2013 By Helen Gilbert

A Warrington-based Italian sports bar has become the latest watering hole to be recognised by Sky in its ‘Ultimate Venue’ competition.

Licensee at Coach & Horses in Kibworth, Leicestershire, to enter world of politics

17-Apr-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

Well-known Punch licensee Andrew Southerden is to leave the pub trade to enter a life in politics.

Booker launches menus for pubs on St George's Day

09-Apr-2013 By Lesley Foottit

UK wholesaler Booker is running special menus for publicans to maximise St George’s Day.

Future Pub Conference: pub operators warned that future licensing policies could hamper expansion

06-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Pub operators have been warned that expanding their estates could be hampered by future licensing policies.

Former Great British Pub Awards winner faces losing pub over coal mine plans

21-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

An award-winning Northumberland licensee has made an impassioned plea for urgent help to fellow publicans as local councillors consider plans for an opencast coal mine four miles from her pub.

New head of Star Pubs & Bars announced

19-Feb-2013 By John Harrington

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, has announced changes to its management team, with commercial director Chris Jowsey taking on the role of trading director.

Cloverleaf duo to stay in industry after Greene King exit

06-Feb-2013 By M&C Report

John Winder and Gary Douglas, former owners of pub-restaurant business Cloverleaf, which was sold to Greene King two years ago, are planning to stay in the industry after standing down from the board of Greene King recently.

Three Tuns Brewery eyes new pubs as it expands brewery

14-Jan-2013 By M&C Report

Three Tuns Brewery, reportedly the UK’s oldest brewer, is looking to secure about four more pubs within the next 18 months as it announces a c£500k brewery expansion, M&C Report has learnt.

JD Wetherspoon flushed with success, again

14-Dec-2012

JD Wetherspoon was once again flushed with success after a clean sweep at Snifter’s favourite awards ceremony, the Loo of the Year Awards 2012.

AHA calls on Government to set alcohol minimum price of 50p per unit

19-Nov-2012 By Mike Berry

The Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) has called on the Government to set a minimum alcohol price of 50p per unit to tackle problems caused by cheap drink.

Landlords may start forcing rent reviews, says pub property agent Fleurets

02-Nov-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Landlords who have bought pubs as an investment may start forcing rent reviews - that’s the warning from Fleurets director David Sutcliffe.

Home Office publishes latest statistics on premises licences

31-Oct-2012

There were 202,000 premises licences in force in England and Wales on 31 March 2012, according to the latest Home Office statistics on premises licences.

British Beer & Pub Association to hold an MP dinner during the Labour Party Conference

26-Sep-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association North West region is holding a dinner during the Labour Party Conference in Manchester.

London Distillery Company plans capital’s first whisky

18-Sep-2012

The London Distillery Company is planning to produce the capital’s first whisky.

Two pubs become first winners of Carlsberg's Football Legends competition

03-Sep-2012

The 12 Pins in Finsbury Park, London and the Jolly Miller in West Derby, Liverpool are the first two winners of Carlsberg’s Football Legends competition and will each play host to the ‘Ultimate Match Commentary Team’ for an England’s World Cup qualifying...

Labour councillors in Northumberland want to lure Scottish drinkers across the border

24-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Labour councillors in Northumberland have recommended setting aside a fund to encourage Scottish drinkers affected by minimum pricing to drink south of the border.

Wellington Pub Company puts 30 sites on the market

14-Aug-2012 By John Harrington

Wellington Pub Company, the c.800-strong free-of-tie leased pub operator, has placed 30 sites on the market to let on new leases.

Bar Sport plans for further expansion

28-Jun-2012

Bar Sport — the sports-focused bar brand run under franchise — plans to open three more sites over the next three months, company founder Scott Murray has told M&C Report.

Pub sales continue to boom in Cotswolds hotspot

27-Jun-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs across the Cotswolds are continuing to generate interest and there is no shortage of buyers, according to Colliers International director Peter Brunt.

When passion isn't enough: Run your pub like Spain or Germany, not like England

27-Jun-2012 By Rob Willock

So that’s it — England are coming home from Euro 2012, dumped out of the tournament in the time-honoured fashion.

London pubs anticipate further football boost despite England's Euro exit

26-Jun-2012

Pub operators are hopeful of another strong week of trading, despite England’s exit from Euro 2012 on Sunday.

Sticklebarn pub in Lake District becomes first to be run by National Trust

25-Jun-2012

A pub in the Lake District has become the first to be run by the National Trust.

BHA says new strategy is needed to boost tourism and hospitality sector

18-Jun-2012

British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Ufi Ibrahim has said a new strategy is needed to “unlock” the hospitality and tourism industry’s job creation potential.

Pub landlords offered risk assessment advice for Euro Football Championships

07-Jun-2012

Health & safety consultancy Perry Scott Nash has issued risk assessment advice for pubs ahead of the European Football Championships, which kick off tomorrow.

Pubs in 12 town centres win share of £1.2m to boost high streets

28-May-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs in 12 town centres are set to receive a slice of £1.2m to help rejuvenate their high streets, as the first set of Portas Pilots have been selected.

BBPA against Welsh Government plans to make Food Hygiene Rating Scheme compulsory for pubs

13-Apr-2012 By Lesley Foottit

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has hit out at Welsh Government proposals to make the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) compulsory for pubs in Wales.

DBC Foodservice cuts jobs after going into administration

12-Apr-2012 By Lesley Foottit

DBC Foodservice will lose 287 jobs across England and Wales after going into administration, it has been reported.

Pubs face food-price woe

07-Mar-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Margins on non-drink offerings in pubs will take another hit this year as food and beverage cost inflation remains high.

Tom Palmer: 'Character and team spirit see us through'

08-Feb-2012 By Tom Palmer

With so many new faces in the England squad for the 2012 Six Nations campaign ( making the average age of the players 25 ) plus a new coaching team in place led by Stuart Lancaster it was no surprise to us all that the approach to preparation for the...

PMA's Freehouse Club event line-up

20-Jan-2012 By Jo Bruce

The former editor of the Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide is among speakers at the PMA’s next Freehouse Business Club event.

Greene King trials touch-screen kiosks

13-Jan-2012

Greene King has launched touch-screen kiosks — for customers to order their own food — at selected Hungry Horse outlets in a bid to speed up service.

Leisure and sport industry can create 100,000 jobs

10-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The sport and leisure industry can create a further 100,000 jobs by 2014 with Government support, claims the Business In Sport & Leisure chief executive Dominic Harrison.

Enterprise auction sees 12 snapped up

21-Sep-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Enterprise Inns sold 11 freehold pubs before and one after an auction held by Sidney Phillips in Warwick last week, with the guide prices ranging from £130,000 to £400,000.

Lincolnshire is Britain's Favourite Food Spot

16-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

British Food Fortnight has named Lincolnshire the winner of Britain’s Favourite Food Spot.

Punch Bowl Inns completes pub room refurbishment

01-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A Lake District pub has completed a refurbishment of five bedrooms and is open for business. A sixth suite will be added to the Plough in Lupton...

VisitEngland reports rise in UK visitor numbers

25-Jul-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

The number of domestic overnight trips taken in the UK during the first quarter of 2011 increased by 5% compared with the same period last year,...

BCI 1 set for share sale

11-Jul-2011 By MA Reporter

British Country Inns 1, the first company launched via the Enterprise Investment Scheme, will be placed on the market as a share sale.

MPs join campaign to change smoking ban

29-Jun-2011 By Michelle Perrett

MPs will host a reception for the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign at the House of Commons this evening.

Racing UK presents second live pub broadcast

29-Jun-2011 By MA Reporter

The Boot & Shoe in Ackworth, West Yorkshire, hosted Racing UK's second live pub broadcast last week.

Minister: no plans to monitor Irish VAT cut

22-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Government ministers have "no immediate plans" to assess the impact of Ireland's recent VAT cut on the sector - and played down its expected impact...