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Saved: the Salvation Squad has purchased the New Inn

Marketing expert helps save 267-year-old pub

By Claire Churchard

A village collective led by local marketing professional Lucy Boyes has saved a 267-year-old pub in Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, after developers proposed turning the building into housing.

Pubs for sale February 2017 roundup of the best

Best of the pubs on the market

By Liam Coleman

The only thatched pub in Northumberland and a striking 16th century inn in Wales are amongst our monthly roundup of the best pubs available.

Rise: Greene King reported an increase in sales over the festive period

Record-breaking Christmas for Greene King

By Nikkie Sutton

Pub group heavyweight Greene King broke its Christmas Day trading record and saw like-for-like sales growth of 1.1% for the 40 weeks to 5 February.

Cerberus in talks to sell c£400m pub package

Greene King

Cerberus in talks to sell c£400m pub package

By Mark Wingett, MCA

US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is understood to be in advanced discussions to sell a portfolio of c170 pubs, which are currently let to Greene King, in deal valued at c£400m.

Wet-led sites fall by 2.1% in the last year

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Wet-led sites fall by 2.1% in the last year

By Sara Hussein

The number of wet-led sites has fallen by 2.1% in the past 12 months compared to the more marginal decrease in the number of food-led premises (0.4%) latest research has revealed.

Market Growth Monitor report: Branded food pubs up 19% in past year

Branded food pubs

Branded food pubs up 19% in past year

By James Wallin, MCA

The number of branded food pubs increased 19.1% in the year to September – equivalent to more than one new addition everyday - the latest Market Growth Monitor has claimed.

2017 Publican Awards finalists announced

2017 Publican Awards finalists announced

By Liam Coleman

Stonegate Pub Company and New World Trading Company (NWTC) are leading the shortlist for the 2017 Publican Awards with six nominations apiece.

UK’s most dog-friendly pub announced

Awards

London pub gets lick of approval

By Nikkie Sutton

The most dog-friendly pub in the UK has been announced after fighting off stiff competition from more than 300 other outlets.

MRO: Savills warns of pubcos selling sites to avoid legislation

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MRO: Savills warns of pubcos selling sites to avoid legislation

By Liam Coleman

Three months on from its introduction as part of the pubs code, head of licensed leisure at property agent Savills, Kevin Marsh, has warned about the prospect of pub companies selling on properties to avoid granting sites the MRO option.

Open competition: enter the Top 50 Gastropubs awards

Top 50 Gastropubs

Still time to enter the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards

By MA food and drink

There is still time for the UK’s best food pubs to enter the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs awards, including the Newcomer of the Year and the Front-of-House Team of the Year.

Enterprise Pubs in Bloom competition 2016

Pubs in Bloom competition

Enterprise: The country's prettiest pubs?

By James Evison

Enterprise Inns has announced the licensees who have won its popular Pubs in Bloom competition, which showcases the best outdoor displays across the pubco's estate.

Are these the spookiest pubs in Britain?

Halloween

Are these the spookiest pubs in Britain?

By James Evison

Trying to cash-in on Halloween by claiming your venue has ghosts? Check out the Morning Advertiser's collection of top spooky UK pubs.

My Pub: The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire

My Pub

My Pub: The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire

By Liam Coleman

Surrounded by crop circles, campsites and canal boats, the Barge Inn attracts an eclectic crowd. Manager, Toryn Hockham, discusses the unique location, customers and offer of the pub.

Strong summer performance for managed pubs

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Strong summer performance for managed pubs

By Daniel Woolfson

Managed pub and restaurant groups performed well over the summer despite worries customers would spend less because of June’s Brexit vote.

Top of the chefs: Harris took the top spot this year

Top 50 Gastropubs

Get ready for Top 50 Gastropubs 2017

By Nicholas Robinson

Eight months ago, 2016’s top 50 gastropubs were named, followed by a whirlwind of national press coverage. Plans for 2017’s event are under way and it’s shaping up to be a belter

Warwickshire Enterprise Inns pub celebrates 150 years

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Enterprise Inns pub celebrates 150 years

By Nikkie Sutton

A family-run Warwickshire pub is celebrating its 150th birthday with a day-long event on Saturday 3 September, two days after its official anniversary.

Pub properties: July's done deals

Property

Pub properties: July's done deals

By Liam Coleman

Our round up of the pub property done deals from July takes in pubs as far flung as Leeds, Hampshire and Derbyshire.

Pub properties: done deals

Property

Pub properties: done deals

By Liam Coleman

This month's property done deals includes pubs in London, Leicestershire and North Yorkshire.

Sportsman tops National Restaurant Awards

Sportsman tops National Restaurant Awards

By Daniel Woolfson

Michelin-starred Kent pub the Sportsman has been named the best restaurant in the country at the prestigious National Restaurant Awards. 

Hibiscus chef Claude Bosi on his new pub

Q&A: Hibiscus chef Claude Bosi on his new pub

By Daniel Woolfson

Earlier this month, Claude Bosi, owner of double Michelin-starred London restaurant Hibiscus announced the opening of his new pub, the Swan Inn in Esher, Surrey, with his brother Cedric. The Publican's Morning Advertiser (PMA) caught up with Bosi...

How one community local beat the big guns to win an award

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How one community local beat the big guns to win an award

By Emily Sutherland

Marketing can be tough for small or single-site operators, who often don’t have the budget to compete with multiple site operators or the big managed pub chains.  But one Yorkshire licensee has scooped a major marketing award and driven more trade to...

The hunt is on for the Great British Pub

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The hunt is on for the Great British Pub

By PMA

The hunt is now on for the UK’s best pubs and this year we’re making it even simpler for bars across the UK to enter the competition.