Devon’s Utopian Brewing have announced the planned opening date for their flagship bar and eatery in Exeter, and launched a crowdfunder to support the refurbishment....
Utopian go crowdfunding to fit out Exeter venue
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More great fundraising at the Golden Lion
The Golden Lion in Rossett, Wrexham, has raised £3,370 for Hope House Children’s Hospices through numerous events staged in November and December. Golden Lion employees...
Can live music help to boost hospitality’s fortunes?
Live music platform GigPig has brought forward the launch of its instant booking service to better support operators during a tough period for hospitality. With the number...
Festive boost for pub and bar groups
Britain’s leading pub, bar and restaurant groups achieved solid year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December, the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The...
Average pub business rates set to head towards £10,000
Cutting business rates relief from 75% to 40% from April 1st will mean thousands of companies will see bills rise by 140% or more in the year ahead. That's the view of...
A ‘call to action’ for community policymakers
New towns and major housing developments will only flourish if they have successful pubs as part of the community, a new report by the British Beer and Pub Association...
Fleurets: UK pub sector faces critical challenges
Fleurets' Survey of Pub Prices 2025 says that the cumulative impact of rising costs, inflation, and the potential for reduced consumer spending, could result in widespread...
The Weekender: The pint that’s fast becoming a luxury
This week: the rise in the price of a pint is inevitable, but by how much? Also, celebrating Baltic Porter Day and spreading the joy of traditional cask bitter. The price of...
Tied tenants asked for views on the big pubcos
The Pubs Code Adjudicator’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey is under way. It sees 1,200 tied tenants contacted by independent research company Ipsos. Pubs Code adjudicator Fiona...