A popular Wrexham pub’s annual music and beer festival proved to be a roaring success when it took place over the August bank holiday weekend. Hydes' head of operations,...
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Nik Antona to step down as CAMRA chairman
The Campaign for Real Ale’s chairman, Nik Antona, has announced he will be stepping down from his role with immediate effect due to a serious illness. Nik Antona Nik has...
A historic link with Camerons is reborn in Sunderland
The original ale supplier of a tavern that once stood on the doorstep of Sunderland’s hottest new venue has created a special lager as a homage to those past brewers. The...
Brakspear boss praises teams as turnover rises
The parent company of Henley-based pub operator Brakspear has reported an increase in turnover of 9% for the year ending 31st December, 2023. The Leicester Arms, in...
Hydes reports strong results for last financial year
North West-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced a record turnover for the financial year to 31st March, 2024. The family-owned independent business achieved the...
Bottle tax ‘will punish customers and stifle growth’
The beer and pub sector has warned the government that a new tax on beer bottles could lead to customers bearing soaring new costs. Industry leaders have written to...
Entries open for CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has relaunched its Pub Design Awards, to identify stunning examples of pub architecture, conservation, and refurbishment across the UK. The...
Hopes are high for bank holiday pubs boost
Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved year-on-year growth of 1.5% in July 2024, down from June’s rate of 2.9%, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals....
Celebrating great cask beer and organic brewing
Nicholson’s Pub Collection will join forces with Stroud Brewery next month, to launch an exclusive limited edition beer in time for Organic September and Cask Ale Week....