JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin says his company’s cost are rising by £1.2m a week. “We’re coping, but not everyone will cope,” he says. In an interview with ITV’s Robert...
Business briefing: Wetherspoon costs soaring, says Martin
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Shakespeare, opera, and Toad, too, in Fuller’s gardens
Fuller’s has announced the return of Shakespeare in the Garden and Opera in the Garden productions this summer, plus the debut tour of Wind in the Willows. Opera in the...
Pubs continue to outperform restaurants in sales
Periods of bright weather helped Britain’s leading managed pub groups achieve 3.6% growth in like-for-like sales in March, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker...
Major refurbishment for Sherlock Holmes pub
The Sherlock Holmes — one of London’s original themed pubs — is the latest historical site in Greene King’s portfolio to receive significant investment. Said to have...
Follow the trail to six great Bristol breweries
The East Bristol Brewery Trail returns this weekend, offering great food, music, and, of course, beers across six venues in the city. Beers in the sunshine at Wiper and...
There’s not much room for optimism in the hospitality market
Britain’s pubs, restaurants, and hotels market has achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months, and significant new costs may now jeopardise...
Survival is priority for many independent brewers
While average production climbed by 10% last year, nearly half of independent brewers say their main priority is survival, according to a new report. Almost a third of...
Kelham Island Tavern takes Sheffield CAMRA award
The Kelham Island Tavern has been named pub of the year by the Sheffield & District branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The Kelham Island Tavern. Photograph:...
Micropub plan for old Uckfield signal box
A 150-year-old signal box in Uckfield, which is falling into disrepair, could be transformed into a micropub for the Three Acre Brewery. A planning application has been...