by Darren | Sunday, 7 June, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Hospitality Rides, a 400km sponsored cycle across Vietnam, has raised £403,000, supporting two hospitality charities: the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) and Only a Pavement Away. The challenge saw 29 hospitality leaders pushed to their limits. With gruelling climbs and...
by Darren | Sunday, 7 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
New Forest craft brewery Vibrant Forest is launching a TV advertising campaign. Leveraging AI, the campaign depicts beer growing on trees and blooming from foliage. Founded in 2011 by Kevin Robinson in his garage in the New Forest, Vibrant Forest has grown into one of...
by Darren | Saturday, 6 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Chef and publican Tom Kerridge has joined trade associations in calling for a VAT cut for hospitality businesses. The government are being called upon to reduce hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, reflecting the unprecedented mounting tax pressures, rising operating...
by Darren | Friday, 5 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Pubs and Bars News
It’s nearly time to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Beer Day Britain (and Beer Day Northern Ireland, taking place on 15th June. This year, it falls on a Monday, a typically quiet day for pubs. Event founder Jane Peyton is encouraging everyone to visit their...
by Darren | Friday, 5 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Pub operator and brewer Butcombe, which is backed by Caledonia Private Capital, has unveiled financial results for the year to the end of January, revealing an exceptionally strong period for the group. Highlights for the 53 weeks to 31 January 2026 include:...
by Darren | Friday, 5 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Hawkstone, the Gloucestershire brewery whose largest shareholder is Jeremy Clarkson, is the South West’s fastest-growing private company, according to the fifth annual Sunday Times 100 rankings. The list is published today online at thesundaytimes.com/100 and will be...
by Darren | Friday, 5 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Allsopp’s, the revived Burton-upon-Trent brewer once synonymous with the rise of India pale ale, has launched a nitro stout. It’s aimed at reasserting an English presence in one of beer’s fastest-growing markets. Jamie Allsopp pours a pint of Stout. Photographs:...
by Darren | Thursday, 4 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Elusive Brewing welcomed the local community, beer enthusiasts, and civic leaders to their packed onsite taproom last weekend to mark a decade of brewing and fundraising. A special award is presented to Elusive, marking their charity work and brewing success. Left to...
by Darren | Thursday, 4 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Vault City Brewery has launched a limited-edition caffeinated sour beer to help Scottish fans stay energised during late-night World Cup 2026 fixtures. Fans keen to catch Scotland’s games against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil face late-night and early-morning viewings,...
by Darren | Tuesday, 2 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
With the World Cup imminent, Brew York are re-releasing Kammy’s Un-Beer-Lievable lager, a collaboration with former player, manager and TV pundit Chris Kamara. As well as quenching the thirst of football fans, the beer will help to raise money and awareness for...
by Darren | Tuesday, 2 June, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Yorkshire-based T&R Theakston has reported continued growth in its latest annual report, for the year ending 31st December, 2025. The family-controlled business, which will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2027, saw turnover increase to £9.2m for the period, an...
by Darren | Tuesday, 2 June, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
John Barnes is taking a lead role in a Greene King campaign to encourage Brits to ditch watching football at home this summer. It comes as new research reveals that two-thirds of fans (67%) say watching matches socially boosts their mood, compared to watching alone....
