by Darren | Thursday, 28 November, 2024 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Mitchells & Butlers has reported a strong performance for the 52 weeks to 28th September, with like-for-like sales growth of 5.3% and operating profit up 41.2% to £312m. A strong period of cash generation drove a £197m reduction in net debt, including leases....
by Darren | Thursday, 28 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Ruvani de Silva picked up the top honour at the British Guild of Beer Writers’ annual awards last night. The event was staged at Big Penny Social, in London. Ruvani (pictured above) won the gold award in the best communication about sustainability in beer and pubs...
by Darren | Thursday, 28 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
SALT Beer Factory has unveiled a range of varied Christmas beers, evoking experiences from a refreshing pine woodland walk to an icy-cold winter’s day, and including pudding! Big Spruce (6.6% ABV) is a West Coast IPA bursting with bright citrus, refreshing pine, and a...
by Darren | Thursday, 28 November, 2024 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Airbnb has partnered with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) to offer three pubs in England and Wales a complete makeover of their spare room, valued at more than £10,000. The redecoration, paired with hosting support sessions from an Airbnb community team advisor, is...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
Pretty Decent Beer Co (PDBC) is expanding its presence in East London with a new taproom in a historic canal-side building by Victoria Park, set to open next Wednesday (4th December). The new venue will feature 14 side-pour taps, offering the largest selection of...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Tickets for next year’s Dorchester Beerex, to be stage at the town’s Corn Exchange on 31st January and 1st February, will go on sale on 1st December, organisers have announced. Photograph: Rich Gabe The first 100 people to place an order for Beerex tickets...
by Darren | Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
I once worked in a shop selling Belgian beers and I know full how great the Christmas season beers from that country are, dark, strong, and spicy, and perfectly suited to many festive foods. Now the 12 Beers of Christmas Belgium packs have arrived at Beers of Europe,...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
The British Institute of Innkeeping’s National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs) have been staged in front of a packed house at Porchester Hall, London. Phil Thorley (centre), winner of the Franca Knowles Live Your Life Award The evening followed the BII...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 | Pubs and Bars News
Hydes is celebrating after its newest pub dining venue, The Harry Beswick, in Heswall, received an accolade in recognition of its preservation and restoration of the historic building. Roy Wilson, manager of The Harry Beswick (fifth left), with colleagues, pub...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
The British Guild of Beer Writers has renamed its annual award for best communication about cider in honour of Susanna Forbes, who died in September. Susanna Forbes in her Herefordshire orchard Susanna was a former board member of the guild who had a brilliant career...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Salford-based Marble Beer have announced that their flagship pale ale, is to be restored to its original ABV of 3.9%, following feedback from trade and customers. Photograph: Matthew Curtis The strength was reduced to 3.4% ABV following the introduction of new duty...
by Darren | Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 | Beer and Cider News
Yorkshire brewer T&R Theakston has launched an alcohol-free version of its famous Old Peculier beer, called Nowt Peculier. First brewed in Masham in the early 19th century, Old Peculier is the flagship brand of the family-run company. Its name is a tribute to the...
