by Darren | Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed publication of the Department for Transport’s document, Beyond the horizon — the future of UK aviation: next steps towards an aviation strategy. It outlines how the upcoming Aviation Strategy will help the UK’s...
by Darren | Thursday, April 5, 2018 | BEER NEWS, BUSINESS NEWS, CORNWALL NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Tamsyn Hawkins, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the restaurant and retails sectors, has been appointed to St Austell Brewery’s senior management team as people director. Undertaking various roles, encompassing human resources, operations and...
by Darren | Thursday, April 5, 2018 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The Grange has been announced as the 2018 Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) pub of the year in Cardiff — an astonishing feat as it’s only been open one year! The pub, in Grangetown, was brought back to life in March 2017 by the owners of The Lansdowne pub and Milkwood...
by Darren | Tuesday, April 3, 2018 | PUBS AND BARS
Entries for the inaugural All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group and PubAid Charity Fund Raising Pub of the Year contest have been judged by an expert panel and a shortlist agreed. The award is sponsored by Magners and the winners will be announced at a reception in the...
by Darren | Monday, April 2, 2018 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
James Miller, landlord and owner of the Bulls Head, Alton Major kitchen and restaurant renovations at an historic Alton, Staffordshire, pub are nearing completion — just in time for the start of the summer season at the UK’s biggest theme park. James and Gemma...
by Darren | Sunday, April 1, 2018 | PUBS AND BARS
More pub operators — most recently Stonegate and Admiral — are promoting the Licensed Trade Charity’s helpline as part of their employee support packages for pub teams. The charity’s free helpline provides advice to help pub and bar workers facing a tough time, and...
by Darren | Saturday, March 31, 2018 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Left to right: Woodthorpe pub manager, Dominic Henshaw; Platform 5 staff member, Oriana Fox; Joseph Holt operations director, Tom Dempsey; Platform 5 pub manager, Liz Hardman; Platform 5 staff member, Vanessa Jardim; IB Construction director, Tim Lewis; Joseph Holt...
by Darren | Saturday, March 31, 2018 | BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
A prominent Cotswolds roadside inn, in the heart of Laurie Lee country, has been placed on the market with Colliers International. Believed to have been named after a former turnpike keeper, the grade II listed Foston’s Ash Inn is located on the B4070 Calf Way, midway...
by Darren | Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | PUBS AND BARS
Matt Weedon has been appointed head chef at The Fox, a traditional 16th century inn in the centre of Chipping Norton’s historic market place. Earning multiple accolades, including Michelin stars, at two of the restaurants he headed, he brings a passion for...
by Darren | Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | PUBS AND BARS
Fuller’s has announced that it has registered its 397 pubs as Refill stations on the Refill campaign app. Started by Bristol based City to Sea in 2015, Refill is a national tap water campaign that aims to make refilling water bottles as convenient as possible,...
by Darren | Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | PUBS AND BARS
Butcombe Brewery, part of Liberation Group, has re-opened The Castle Inn, near Lulworth Cove, after completing a three-month renovation. The pub — Butcombe’s first site in Dorset — re-opened on Sunday to a full house of hungry locals and visitors, ahead of the Easter...
by Darren | Monday, March 26, 2018 | BUSINESS NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
An historic 17th century pub in Temple Cloud, Bristol, has been refurbished by Red Oak Taverns as part of a £800,000 investment. Temple Inn has been closed for a number of years, but now provides a community-orientated venue, as well as ten new en-suite rooms to let....
