by Darren | Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
The Bishop Blaize in Richmond, Yorkshire, has re-opened following a £150,000 transformation by Admiral Taverns. Set in the busy market square, the pub now boasts a smart exterior, with a new bar, trendy interior décor, new food menu, a function room, and a newly...
by Darren | Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Camerons Brewery has confirmed the acquisition of Sutlers bar, York, which will become the 29th venue in its managed estate division. The North East brewer will be maintaining the current drink range and food offer at the venue, and all 20 staff will be retained....
by Darren | Monday, February 25, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
Revere Pub Company, the premium arm of pub giant Marston’s, has announced plans to open The Lazy Pig in the Pantry, in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, next month. The opening will mark the pubco’s 15th site. Following a £500,000 investment, The Lazy Pig in the Pantry is set...
by Darren | Friday, February 22, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
WG13, in Kilmarnock, winner of the BBN national champion award in 2018 A host of Scottish venues have been shortlisted as some of Scotland’s most responsible licensed premises in the Best Bar None National Awards. The annual awards celebrate the nation’s...
by Darren | Friday, February 22, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
The Claremont, in Bath, formerly known as the Rising Sun, has opened its doors following a £380,000 investment by Punch. The community pub is back open following a full refurbishment, which transformed both the internal and external look and feel of the pub. The...
by Darren | Friday, February 22, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) welcomed MSPs to the Kilderkin pub on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for a celebration of the great Scottish Pub. The SBPA used the opportunity to launch and highlight a series of initiatives to be developed throughout 2019,...
by Darren | Friday, February 22, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
Staff from pubs, bars and breweries received a record amount of £1.1m in grants from the Licensed Trade Charity in 2018, helping them to get back on their feet in a range of ways, from clearing rent arrears and unpaid bills, to home adaptations, educational grants and...
by Darren | Friday, February 22, 2019 | BEER NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Two members of Shepherd Neame’s marketing team are celebrating after successfully completing the Barcelona Half Marathon. Assistant brand manager, Alan Wolfe, and junior brand manager, Rose Davis, volunteered to take part in the event to raise funds for the...
by Darren | Friday, February 15, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
A bedroom at the Counting House, Cornhill Fuller’s has added bedrooms at The Counting House, in Cornhill, and The Blackbird, in Earl’s Court, bringing the total number of bedrooms in its estate to 813. Both pubs are in excellent locations, close to transport...
by Darren | Thursday, February 14, 2019 | BEER NEWS, EVENTS, PUBS AND BARS
Tate Modern is to host a one-off Bristol collaboration on February 28, which aims to educate guests on West Country brewing. Invited to take over the taps this month are Left Handed Giant, Lost and Grounded, Wiper & True, Arbor, Electric Bear and Mills Brewing....
by Darren | Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | BEER NEWS, CORNWALL NEWS, PUBS AND BARS
Following a 2018 crowdfunding campaign, Verdant Brewing Co has now opened its Seafood Bar, on Quay Street, Falmouth, in Cornwall. Unable to serve customers at its brewing site, Verdant had been on the hunt for an outlet for a while, and saw the Quay Street venue,...
by Darren | Tuesday, February 12, 2019 | PUBS AND BARS
Shepherd Neame is offering one lucky Kent comedian the opportunity to perform alongside some of the UK’s top comics at an exclusive London gig. Britain’s oldest brewer has invited 25 amateur comedians from across the county to take part in a Battle of the Wits at its...
