Leisure property specialist Fleurets has announced the leasehold sale of the Eight Bells in Hawkhurst, Kent, a substantial 19th century grade II listed gastropub. The...
Lakedown Pub Company takes on its first lease
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20 years of daily independent beer and venue news
Beer Today has its 20th anniversary in 2024. I love doing it, updating news on independent brewers and venues daily. Interacting with other folk who love and support our...
Weather puts a dampener on beer and cider sales
Although there's a brighter forecast this week, low temperatures have been holding down drinks sales in June, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in...
Miners Arms share offer exceeds its target
The share offer to set up the Miners Arms, in Nenthead, Cumbria, as a community pub, has closed, having exceeded its £95,000 target. The management board outside the Miners...
Charities will benefit when Hospitality Rides again in 2025
The Pedalling for Pubs campaign, which boosts the Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away hospitality causes, is to rebrand as Hospitality Rides. The first cycle...
Theakston toasts employee’s 50 years of service
T&R Theakston is celebrating the life’s work of employee Mike Kitching who retires from the business this month after 50 years of service. Mike Kitching (centre) with...
Chief executive reports ‘a strong year’ for Fuller’s
Revenue rose 7% to £359.1 million in the 52 weeks to 30th March at pub company Fuller's (against a previous 53-week year). Like-for-like sales were up 11%, significantly...
BBPA wants policy changes on business rates and tax
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is calling on all political parties to implement policies not just to support the nation's pubs, but to unlock their economic and...
Chef & Brewer creates beer to boost wildlife trust funds
Chef & Brewer country pubs has announced a partnership with Shropshire Wildlife Trust that will see the brand support wildlife initiatives and boost biodiversity across...