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Pubs and Bars News Articles
Pub and bar closures, and insolvencies, rise
Nearly 800 pubs and bars closed last year in England, Scotland, and Wales, according to an analysis of insolvency data by UHY Hacker Young. That's up approximately 3% on...
Extended Producer Responsibility scheme moves forward
UK Packaging PRO has been appointed as the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. UK Packaging...
Davenports launch British & Best pubs division
Davenports Brewery, founded in Birmingham in 1829, are adding a new brand to the pub estate — British & Best. The first pub to be opened under this name is The Queens...
United platform to support independent pubs
The Independent Pub Alliance (IPA) has launched, a collective bringing together independent publicans, hospitality workers, industry researchers and supporters. They share a...
Double CAMRA win for The Leopard, Norwich
The Leopard, in Norwich, has been named city pub of the year by the local branch of CAMRA, as well as the overall branch pub of the year. The exterior of The Leopard,...
Business briefing: BrewDog, Wetherspoon, insolvencies, and more
Tilray Brands has added a number of US assets to its list of BrewDog acquisitions. These include the brewery, pub, and hotel in Columbus, as well as pubs in New Albany,...
New edition of extensive Manchester guide
The second edition of CAMRA’s award-winning book, Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars, updated by author Matthew Curtis, has been published. The book puts a spotlight on...
Fyne Ales named brewery business of the year
Fyne Ales Farm Brewery, in the Scottish highlands, has been named brewery business of the year, at the SIBA Business Awards, announced at BeerX in Liverpool. The Fyne Ales...