by Darren | Friday, May 17, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The Curious Brewery, a state-of-the-art, multi-million pound ‘cathedral of brewing’ is opening in the heart of Ashford, Kent, opposite the railway station. The brewery has a bar, restaurant, and gardens inspired by the Kent landscape. Curious Brew is owned by...
by Darren | Thursday, May 16, 2019 | BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the government and devolved administrations to work towards a fair, industry-led and effective UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that excludes glass — a view widely shared across the drinks industry. The...
by Darren | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Results of a survey by the Licensed Trade Charity, as a mental health check for the pub trade, show that while the industry does not face a severe issue, more can be done. A survey of 370 workers, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, provided insight into...
by Darren | Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Shepherd Neame’s Team Extreme raised more than £12,000 for charity by taking on the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge. It was a particularly special achievement as this year marks the tenth anniversary of Team Extreme, a group of staff including chief executive,...
by Darren | Friday, May 10, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
Fuller’s pub The Anglers, in Teddington, has re-opened with a fresh new look throughout the interior and garden. The Anglers had been closed since New Year’s Day and has undergone a huge transformation. General manager, Ben Walton, has contributed greatly to the...
by Darren | Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Black Sheep Brewery’s sales and marketing director, Jo Theakston (left), with head of retail, James Boshier Black Sheep Brewery has expanded its retail estate with the acquisition of popular bar and restaurant Kith & Kin from Arc Inspirations. In only four...
by Darren | Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The socks are modelled at the recent Brakspear golf day by (left to right) Brakspear finance director, David Nathan, non-executive director, Peter Furness-Smith, and business development managers, Gavin Mansfield and Steve Head Selected Brakspear pubs are offering...
by Darren | Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
London’s grade II listed Cheshire Cheese pub, acquired by Shepherd Neame last year, has re-opened after a major £300,000 refurbishment. The ground floor bar has been sympathetically updated, while the basement now houses a Todd’s Wine Bar. A newly laid out...
by Darren | Friday, May 3, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
Neptunes Hall, one of the best-loved pubs in Broadstairs, is gearing up for a busy year after a major £135,000 winter overhaul. The pub was officially re-opened last week when Shepherd Neame chief executive, Jonathan Neame, presented a cheque for £1,000 to the local...
by Darren | Monday, April 22, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
The Church Inn, Lowton Warrington, will be offering Sunday lunch for just £1 this coming weekend as father and son duo Peter and Ryan Travis showcase the the pub’s first food offering. For £1, guests will receive a generous portion of roast beef, Yorkshire pudding,...
by Darren | Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | CORNWALL NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Bear Bars has teamed up with Punch to open a third venue, the Ship Inn, in Wadebridge, which has re-opened as Bear Bar & Kitchen, following a major refurbishment. The company already has sites in St Agnes and Truro, in Cornwall, serving cask ales, craft beers and...
by Darren | Saturday, April 13, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The joint chairs of the Beer Group inquiry, Ruth Smeeth MP and Mike Wood MP (right), presenting CAMRA’s beer duty petition to the Chancellor prior to the Budget, accompanied by Stephen Lloyd MP The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) has announced an inquiry...
