21-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton
The prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub list was founded in 2010 and from then, has gone from strength to strength.
11-May-2017 By MA Editorial
The Great British Pub Awards are not just a feather in the cap of the winning pub, they are also a sure fire way to raise your site's profile and boost trade.
Pubs
04-Apr-2016 By Emily Sutherland
A Newcastle pub has gained rave reviews after refusing to serve members of the Northumberland division of the English Defence League (EDL).
New openings
24-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson
Star Pubs & Bars has opened its newest north-east, tenanted, food-led pub following a £430,000 joint investment with operator Cosy Dove Limited.
Top 50 Gastropubs
25-Jan-2016 By Nicholas Robinson
Pubs in the north of England are fighting to take more of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list than their southern counterparts, and now hold more than 20% of the spots.
Top 50 Gastropubs
25-Jan-2016 By Nicholas Robinson
North East gastropub chef John Calton of the Staith House in North Shields, near Newcastle, has secured the title of Gastropub Chef of the Year at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list and awards reveal.
Newcastle
29-Jul-2015 By Roger Protz
Roger Protz is delighted to discover Newcastle’s thriving food and drink hub in the formerly derelict docklands area.
02-Sep-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita
The Broad Chare in Newcastle has been named Best New Entry in the pub category in the Good Food Guide Editor’s Awards 2015.
26-Nov-2013 By John Harrington
PBR Leisure (PBRL), the bar and restaurant operator, has been placed into administration.
30-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett
Trevor Gould of the Dolly Peel in South Shields was fined following a prosecution by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT).
06-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett
Pub manager Michael Gibson is to retire after 27 years behind the bar of Newcastle Upon Tyne pub the Old George.
Newcastle police deny TENs ban
29-Jun-2012
Police in Newcastle-upon-Tyne have denied reports that a blanket ban on temporary event notices (TENs) has been imposed on pubs and clubs in the city.
Amber Taverns reports 3% like-for-like sales
07-Jun-2012 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report
Amber Taverns, the fast-growing managed operator of wet-led freehold community pubs, has reported a 3% rise in like-for-like sales for the year to 29 January 2012, as it opened 14 sites across the North of England during the year.
Masterchef finalist joins pub
01-Dec-2011 By Lesley Foottit
A finalist of a national TV cooking competition has taken the post as head chef of a Newcastle pub.
22-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
North-east managed pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald (SJF) has reported a loss of £1,437,321 in the year to 31 January 2011.
Tyne Bank Brewery starts production
29-Jun-2011 By Gurjit Degun
A new brewery has begun production in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on the former site of established brewer Hadrian & Border. The Tyne Bank Brewery has...
06-Apr-2011 By Michelle Perrett
Principle Leisure, the Tyne & Wear-based operator, has been placed on the market after falling into administration. Christie + Co is marketing...
24-Mar-2011 By Gurjit Degun
Labour MP Ronnie Campbell is backing MA calls for VAT to be lowered for hospitality businesses, after he was contacted by a licensee.
23-Mar-2011 By Roger Protz
The story of Newcastle Brown Ale shows a lack of respect for Britain's great brewing history by the big brewers, says Roger Protz. Newcastle Brown...
14-Mar-2011 By Robyn Black
Canny Geordies are being celebrated in a new campaign for Newcastle Brown Ale to run through this and next month. The poster and print ads aim to...
08-Oct-2010 By The PMA Team
North-east managed pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald has warned of tough times, despite posting a big increase in pre-tax profit. The company, which...
01-Oct-2010 By The PMA Team
Cloverleaf, the ten-stong Blackburn-based pub restaurant operator, is lining up four new openings. It has plans to acquire and develop a further 15...
09-Sep-2010 By The PMA Team
The Head of Steam, the north-east multiple operator, has re-opened a pub in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear after a £1m spend. The Central in Half Moon...
16-Jul-2010 By The PMA Team
Orchid Pub Company is set to add three more value carvery sites by converting existing sites to boost numbers to 20. The segment, which was...
07-Jul-2010 By Ewan Turney
North East based Principle Leisure Group (PLG) is to open three new venues, including a gastro pub at the Blackbird Inn at Ponteland.
Pubs raise funds for Haiti
Principle Leisure buys Sunderland site
22-Jan-2010 By The PMA Team
North-east multiple Principle Leisure, which runs ten pubs and restaurants, has bought Aspire in Sunderland's Low Row for an undisclosed amount....
26-Oct-2009 By Roger Protz
It was stretching things to brew Newky Broon in Gateshead, but moving it to Tadcaster? I ask you, writes Roger Protz.
13-Oct-2009 By The PMA Team
Orchid boss Rufus Hall has said that the company will look to re-open a base in the north-east for Premium Bars and Restaurant (PBR) after Orchid completes its take-over plan.
Scottish & Newcastle to close Dunston brewery
13-Oct-2009 By Hamish Champ
Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has announced plans to close its Dunston brewery in Gateshead - which produces its Newcastle Brown Ale - by the...
Head of Steam expands again in deal worth £1.15m
07-Oct-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire
North-East based pub company Head of Steam has taken on its fourth pub this year with the purchase of a landmark Gateshead pub. Owner and managing...
Head of Steam snaps up another Centro site
02-Sep-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire
The Head of Steam pubco has grown its estate for the second time this year with the purchase of another site from failed North-East pub chain Centro...
Pub group anger at Tesco offer
14-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A campaigning multiple operator has hit out at a supermarket deal he believes "shows a complete disregard for social morality". Tony Brookes, who...
31-Jul-2009 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
British Pie Week: Pub 'goes large' with Newky Brown pie
27-Feb-2009
Diners at County Durham pub will definitely need big appetites when a classic dish gets the North East treatment during British Pie Week, running...
Publican Local Focus: Newcastle - Toon army
28-Jan-2009
Think of Newcastle and maybe you picture the Angel of the North, football fans desperate for Kevin Keegan to return once more and hardy souls wearing...
Fat Buddha takeaway is doing well
10-Jul-2008
Utopian Leisure, the company headed by former Ultimate Leisure boss Bob Senior, has opened its first Fat Buddha takeaway in Darlington. The company...
New marketing campaigns for Newcastle Brown and Scrumpy Jack
02-Jul-2008
Heritage Drinks, the joint venture established between Scottish and Newcastle and Jygsaw Brands last November, has announced new marketing...
02-Jul-2008 By Ewan Turney
Newcastle Brown Ale is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Angel of the North by introducing special edition labels across the on and off trade....
Blood warns on-trade to face facts
01-May-2008 By The PMA Team
S&NUK boss: 'decline is worst for 27 years' Jeremy Blood, who has been confirmed as boss of Scottish & Newcastle UK in the wake of the...
26-Mar-2008 By Scottish&Newcastle
Scottish & Newcastle UK is Britain's leading beer and cider business. In April 2008, the company became part of Heineken N.V. (Netherlands) as...
Get expert advice at Publican Live
11-Mar-2008 By James Wilmore
Licensees looking to take on another pub, or looking for advice on recruitment, will find all there is to know at next month's Publican Live. Running...
New sugar-free RTD unveiled
10-Oct-2007
A new sugar-free Ready-To-Drink brand, which is heavily targeted at female drinkers, has been launched into the on-trade.Baby Pink and Baby Blue are...
New sugar-free RTD launched into on-trade
02-Oct-2007
A NEW sugar-free ready-to-drink (RTD) brand, heavily targeted at female drinkers, has been launched into the on-trade.Baby Pink and Baby Blue are the...
Carling goes mad in Newcastle
25-Sep-2007
Carling launched a new regional marketing strategy in Newcastle which includes a unique link up with Newcastle Football Club (NUFC).'Your Newcastle'...
Absolute Leisure's £10m quayside plan
06-Sep-2007 By The PMA Team
One of the North East's leading leisure operators has unveiled its plans to build a £10m office and restaurant complex at one of the region's most...
Plastic trial offer from Ultimate boss
01-Aug-2007
Mark Jones, boss of nightclub company Ultimate Leisure, is urging other operators to ditch glass in favour of polycarbonate containers where...
NEWS OF THE BREWS
19-Jul-2007
Newcastle Brown Ale Gateshead's Millennium Bridge is featured for the first time on a new-look label for Newcastle Brown. The limited-edition label...
NewsDigest
11-Jan-2007
Scottish & Newcastle UK (S&NUK) will close the bottling plant at its Dunston brewery in Gateshead on 16 February 2007 with the loss of 66...
Scottish & Newcastle to shut bottling plant
09-Jan-2007 By Hamish Champ
Advances in recycling technology have prompted Scottish & Newcastle UK (S&NUK) to close its Dunston, Gateshead, bottling plant next month...
