by Darren | Tuesday, 13 October, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
CAMRA has opened nominations for its 2027 Pub Design Awards. The contest is held in association with Historic England. The award not only celebrates the UK’s most picturesque hostelries, but seeks out hidden gems where people have converted a building into a pub. One...
by Darren | Tuesday, 13 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Weymouth Octoberfest is just days away now, showcasing more than 65 real ales and traditional cider, and offering some of the best coast views of any beer festival. Alistair Burrell, owner of Copper Street Brewery. Photograph: Rich Gabe This year’s festival is...
by Darren | Monday, 12 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Make It So (5% ABV) is a new “straight-up” brown ale from Siren. It delivers a moreish, toasty character, with warming notes of chocolate and toffee. All this is layered...
by Darren | Monday, 12 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Approximately one pub a day will have closed by the end of 2026, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The trade body estimates that around 360 pubs will permanently shut their doors by the end of the year. This would...
by Darren | Sunday, 11 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Budweiser Budvar UK has announced the appointment of Rich Sanna as its new managing director. He is currently commercial director. Jitka Vlčková, managing director of Budweiser Budvar UK, with Rich Sanna, who will take on the role in January Sanna joined Budweiser...
by Darren | Saturday, 10 October, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Amit Singh and Sivamohan Valluvan offer a daring defence of the humble public house in their new book, Pubs for the People. They wage battle against those who see the pub only as a poignant symbol of a bygone England. Making a journey into the nation’s living...
by Darren | Friday, 9 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Campaigns, Pubs and Bars News
Drinkers in Exeter can enjoy 55p off pints of locally brewed beers today and tomorrow (Saturday) as Exeter Brewery joins a nationwide campaign calling for a cut in the tax on beer sold in pubs. The independent brewery is reducing the price of all its cask and keg...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Carlsberg Britvic is to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, bringing to an end a 200-year brewing history in the Staffordshire town. Photograph: Carlsberg Britvic As many independent breweries see cask sales growing, Carlsberg says the style is in...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Pubs, bars, and taprooms across the UK will be pouring pints at Germany’s lower tax rates tomorrow (Friday, 9th October) as part of Drop the Pint Day. This is to highlight the potential benefits of a lower tax on pub beer ahead of the Budget later this month. The UK...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
Glasgow’s annual festival showcasing independent breweries and drinks specialists, organised by the Glasladies Beer Society (GBS), returns on 24th October at the Queen Margaret Union (QMU). A previous Glasladies beer festival The popular beer festival showcases...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Uley Brewery’s Pig’s Ear, a 5% ABV strong, golden beer, has made it to London, specifically The Cow, in Notting Hill. First brewed in the early 90s, it’s a pale ale...
by Darren | Wednesday, 7 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
The pub and restaurant market is evolving as operators respond to cost pressures, changing consumer habits, and new policy developments, says property expert Christie & Co. That’s the takeaway as it launches its 2026 Pubs & Restaurants Market Review....
