Beartown Brewery is calling on pubs across the UK to take part in an unofficial record attempt for the largest simultaneous digital pub quiz in on-trade venues. Joe and Mike...
Beartown attempt to host biggest digital pub quiz
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The opportunities for growth in pub accommodation
Consumers love the special atmosphere, food, and welcome they get when they stay at pubs — but there’s potential to attract many more guests. Those are among the key...
Sunny weather boosts on-trade beer and cider sales
On-trade suppliers and operators have enjoyed double-digit drinks sales growth as consumers flock to beer and cider in the warm weather. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks...
Lune Brew Co to open third venue
Independent brewery Lune Brew Co is taking over the Clockworks Bar, in Catterall, Lancashire, rebranding it as Two River Taps. How the exterior of Two River Taps will look...
Business briefing: Marston’s finance; hospitality and immigration
Like-for-likes sales at Marston’s grew by 1.3% in the 26 weeks to 29th March, reflecting the fact that Easter and Mother’s Day fell in the second half of their year in 2025....
Record revenues for brewer and pub owner Butcombe
Butcombe Group, the pub operator and brewing group, with sites stretching from London to Jersey, has reported results for the year ended 25th January 2025. The company saw...
Solar will help Marston’s cut bills and meet sustainability targets
Marston’s has partnered with renewable energy specialist Two Blues Solar and installer Nuvolt to deploy solar across 120 of its pubs over the next 12 months. The £5.4m...
Davenports acquires Red Lion, Bradley
Birmingham-based Davenports Brewery has added the 17th century Red Lion Inn, in Bradley, Staffordshire, to its portfolio of pubs. “Baron Davenport was very excited to add...
Business briefing: Wetherspoon, Heineken, Punch updates
Like-for-like sales at JD Wetherspoon increased by 5.6% in the 13 weeks to 27th April, compared to the same period last year, the company has announced. Year-to-date (YTD)...