The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced the six finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). Selected from a field of more than 300 entrants,...
BII Licensee of the Year finalists are revealed
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Pubs and Bars News Articles
Adnams still exploring finance options as sales rise
Brewer, distiller, and retailer Adnams says it is continuing to explore a range of options to fund its future growth plans with the support of its advisors. A recent rebrand...
Can disappointing on-trade sales be lifted this month?
On-trade drinks sales have fallen year on year for the fifth week in a row, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows, but there are signs that May will be brighter. Average...
Bristol CAMRA reveals its pub of the year
The Horseshoe, in Chipping Sodbury, has been named pub of the year by the Bristol and District branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The bar at The Horseshoe....
King grants Royal Warrant to Shepherd Neame
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has been granted use of the Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles. Royal Warrants are awarded to companies which...
Opening a pub or bar? Here are the legal points you need to know
Dan Finn, corporate lawyer and head of the breweries and beverages team at Brabners, sets out some of the legal considerations for opening up a new hospitality site. The...
Concern at lack of progress in resolving business rates appeals
Property specialist Colliers says new figures reveal that the business rates appeal system — Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) — appears skewed against the ratepayer....
CAMRA seeks talks with new Scottish first minister
New Scottish first minister, John Swinney, has been invited by CAMRA to a pub of his choice to discuss issues surrounding the Scottish pub and beer industry. These include...
Driftwood Spars team reflect on fundraising success
The team at the Driftwood Spars in St Agnes, Cornwall, are reflecting on yet another successful year of community fundraising. Driftwood Spars landlady Louise Treseder And...