Pubs & Bars
Brasserie Bar Co to trial pub with rooms market
Brasserie Bar Co will be focusing on expanding its pub division and strengthening its freehold estate, as well as “trialling” the pub with rooms market, executive chairman Mark Derry said in the group’s most recent financial results.
Almost 60% surge in pubs shutting for good this year
The rate of pubs being demolished or redeveloped increased by almost 60% during the first three months of the year as energy bills continue to batter the sector.
Few planning to toast Coronation in a pub as customers cut back on eating out
Excitement over prospect of Tom Kerridge bringing Butcher’s Tap to London
Stonegate continues to narrow losses post-pandemic
Government says ‘no plans’ to reduce hospitality VAT
The government has responded to a petition calling for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10%,[...]
Sacha Lord urges Ofgem to investigate ‘extortionate’ exit fees for hospitality businesses
Sacha Lord, the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has called on energy market watchdog Ofgem[...]
Apprenticeship cap lifted for small businesses
A cap on the number of apprentices small businesses can take on has been scrapped by[...]
Greene King Pub Partners appoints Dan Robinson as MD
Dan Robinson has been appointed the new managing director of the leased, tenanted and franchise business[...]
How pubs can survive and thrive
In the face of economic hardship pubs have to keep on top of trends to stay in the game. John Porter reports "
One Michelin star restaurants in the UK and Ireland
The definitive list of restaurants with one Michelin star in the UK and Ireland, with the new stars for 2023
Oakman Group appoints new CFO
The Oakman Group has today announced the appointment of Tarquin Williams as chief financial officer.
Pathways: Lucy Townsend, owner, Greyhound on the Test
The owner of the Greyhound on the Test, catering firm Wilds, the Hoxton Bakehouse and Wine[...]
Is Scotland ready for the deposit return scheme?
Scotland is leading the UK in adopting a deposit return scheme for single-use containers, but operators[...]
Nightcap estimates rail strikes hit earnings by £1.2m
Bar business Nightcap has estimated that the 13 days of rail strikes last year cost the[...]
Drinks Doctor: Should I offer drinks on tap?
Forget the old image of bag-in-a-box wine – take a chance on new brands and convert[...]
Nominations open for LGBT+ hospitality champions
LGBT+ hospitality network Checking-IN is inviting nominations for its 2023 LGBT+ Champions List, which will be announced on 31 May."
UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention
UKHospitality is urging energy regulator Ofgem to intervene in the non-domestic energy market as businesses struggle with costs and a looming reduction in government support.
Licensing hours extended to 1am for King’s Coronation
The government will give pubs and bars in England and Wales the thumbs up this week for licensing hours to be extended for the King’s Coronation, as part of plans to mark the UK-wide Bank Holiday.
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