by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Wadworth has partnered with artisan chocolatier Hollychocs to create a unique beer and chocolate collaboration celebrating craftsmanship, flavour, and provenance. The collaboration brings together a selection of Wadworth beers with handcrafted chocolates created by...
by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 | Business News
C&C Group plc is to acquire all of Asahi UK’s wholesale interests for nominal consideration, including Nectar Imports Ltd and the direct distribution operations of Asahi UK. Post completion, the businesses will be fully integrated into the group’s...
by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Mayfair’s oldest surviving pub, the Coach and Horses, has reopened following a refurbishment by Shepherd Neame, as part of ongoing investment in its London estate. Left to right at the re-opening are: general manager Ester Casanellas; Emma McClarkin, chief...
by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Pub Track, from industry analyst NIQ, has compiled a ranking of consumers’ favourite pub operators in 2026. The lists are based on a variety of metrics including quality, service, and value, plus overall satisfaction and intentions to revisit and recommend....
by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Seventy-five per cent of publicans stand ready to invest if taxes are reduced — but two in five expect to close if the tax burden rises yet again. That’s the takeaway from the latest survey by the British Institute of Innkeepers (BII). Despite strong...
by Darren | Monday, 14 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
The team behind The Park Brewery and Park Brew & Kitchen, in Kingston upon Thames, have decided to close the businesses, citing — as so many have before — economic costs. “The last few years have been extraordinarily tough for small independent...
by Darren | Monday, 14 September, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
CAMRA has honoured two sets of publicans for their immense efforts in reviving important heritage pubs, just in time for Heritage Open Week. Kerry Tyrrell, licensee of the North Star, Steventon Both the North Star and Beacon Hotel are grade II listed buildings, and...
by Darren | Monday, 14 September, 2026 | Business News
More than 800 hospitality businesses and owners have signed a letter to the prime minister asking about his pledge to introduce a lower rate of VAT for hospitality. It follows up on a pledge Andy Burnham made in February, when he was still mayor of Greater Manchester,...
by Darren | Sunday, 13 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
On-trade drinks sales have fallen year on year for three straight weeks after consumers sweltered in uncomfortably high temperatures, NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday,...
by Darren | Saturday, 12 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Shepherd Neame has unveiled a new look for its Classic Collection of premium bottled ales — India Pale Ale, 1698, and Double Stout. A decade after the collection was last refreshed, Shepherd Neame has teamed up with global creative partner, Thirst, to deliver...
by Darren | Saturday, 12 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Heineken UK’s Manchester brewery has recorded a 42% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity after investing £28.2 million in large-scale heatpump technology, driven by cutting natural gas consumption by a third. The reduction reflects the latest measured results since...
by Darren | Friday, 11 September, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
There are plenty of signs that autumn has arrived, but at Exeter Brewery it’s the return of Falls Over that marks the unofficial start to the season. A deep ruby ale at 5% ABV, Fall’s Over is a traditional winter warmer combining rich malt and caramel flavours...
