Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol. Whether buying a drink at their favourite pub,...
Digital ID can now be accepted by licensees
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Pubs and Bars News Articles
New look for historic London pub
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...
Which are consumers’ favourite pub companies?
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,...
Publicans are ready to invest, if taxes fall
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...
North Star shines in CAMRA’s heritage awards
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...
High temperatures puncture August on-trade sales
On-trade drinks sales have fallen year on year for three straight weeks after consumers sweltered in uncomfortably high temperatures,...
New brewers for Wetherspoon autumn festival
Wetherspoon's autumn beer festival, from 7th-18th October, will feature brewers from Ukraine and Singapore for the first time. Other overseas brewers come from China,...
Who could take on the Star Inn, Netherton?
CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group is appealing to experienced pub owners and operators to consider taking on the Star Inn, Netherton before its marketing...
How lower tax at the bar could help the economy
Getting the Chancellor to Drop the Tap Tax in the Budget could create more than 7,600 extra jobs in the pub and beer sector and add more than £300 million to the economy....