Germany

Analysis

What support has been available to pubs and bars across Europe?

14-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

How does the UK Government's support for the hospitality sector stack up against what's being offered on the continent?

North Brewing Co growing across the globe

03-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Publican Awards winners North Brewing Co has revealed that its beers are now being drunk around the world.

The Pub Conference

Tim Martin on JDW pubs: "It can go wrong in a flash"

20-Jun-2016 By Oli Gross

Tim Martin has insisted that JD Wetherspoon is not a brand and stressed that its position on the high street continues to evolve.

Budvar to launch session beer Pardál in UK

01-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

A new session beer from Czech brewery Budvar is set to be launched in UK pubs and bars.

Support grows for petition calling on the Government to recognise the importance of British beer

11-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

A petition calling on the Government to recognise the importance of British beer has received 358 signatures.

A bed fit for a beer-lover

15-Jan-2013

Snifter knows a few people who enjoy climbing into a mash tun now and again, so imagine how they must feel about the opportunity to sleep inside a giant beer barrel.

Licensees recognised at Pubwatch conference

14-Feb-2012 By Adam Pescod

National Pubwatch recognised the good practice displayed by two licensees — Janet Dooner and Miles Murphy — by presenting them each with an Outstanding Contribution Award last week.

Fair Pint urges licensees to submit evidence to MPs

17-Feb-2011 By Ewan Turney

Anti-beer tie group Fair Pint has urged all licensees unhappy with their pubco to get in touch with the Business, Innovation & Skills Select...

Netherlands amends smoking ban in pubs

05-Nov-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The Netherlands has become the first European country to overturn its smoking ban — by allowing more than 2,000 pubs to re-introduce smoking.

Diageo launches Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange

13-Sep-2010 By Robyn Black

Diageo is launching an ambitious new initiative for its Smirnoff brand, in a bid to create buzz and excitement around the vodka globally. The...

Pub takes euros for beer

17-Aug-2010 By James Wilmore

A Dorset pub has decided to accept euros for a limited period in a nod to the huge numbers of German and Dutch tourists visiting the county this...

Fair Pint hopeful for change for tied tenants

19-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Anti-tie campaign group Fair Pint has expressed confidence in the chance for "meaningful reform" of the relationship between tied tenants and their...

Bavaria plumps for total smoking ban

05-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Smoking will be banned at Germany's famous annual festival Oktoberfest following a public vote. Lighting up will now be prohibited from 1 August in...

Beer drinkers' £100m tax bombshell

18-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Raising duty and VAT will see UK beer drinkers shelling out an extra £100m by the end of 2010, says the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Mulholland vows to continue beer tie fight

11-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore

Outspoken Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland has vowed to continue campaigning for reform of the beer tie, after being re-elected chairman of the All-Party...