Independent brewers and pub consumers have called for chancellor Jeremy Hunt to increase draught relief to 20% in the forthcoming Budget. The call comes from the Society of...
Chancellor urged to raise draught relief in Budget
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Pubs and Bars News Articles
Brakspear gives back, boosting its pubs’ fundraising
Pubs in Henley-on-Thames and Abingdon have become the first to benefit from the Brakspear's Giving Back charity scheme, with their fundraising boosted by additional money....
Preparing to pedal for two great hospitality charities
Organisers of the epic charity bike ride, Pedalling for Pubs, have announced that total funds raised for this year’s challenge have breached £125,000. Taking a break while...
End of the line for Manchester’s Squawk Brewing Co
Squawk Brewing Co, founded in Manchester in 2013, has announced that it will be closing, with its last beer being released at the end of March. On social media, the owners...
Fresh new look for the Zetland Arms, Kingsdown
Shepherd Neame's iconic beachside pub, the Zetland Arms, at Kingsdown, has a new look, and a new winter menu. The bar at the Zetland Arms The changes are all thanks to the...
Raise a glass to Everards’ anniversary with a free pint
This year sees Everards celebrating its 175th anniversary, and it's kicking off the celebrations by offering drinkers a free pint in their local participating pub. Everards...
Dry January doesn’t have to mean avoiding the pub
Almost half of those planning to go dry this month are more likely to go to the pub if booze-free options are available, according to research commissioned by Alcohol Change...
More than 500 UK pubs closed for good in 2023
The year 2023 saw 509 pubs close for good across the UK, according to new figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The beer and pub industry supports...
On trade sales: the New Year hangover kicks in
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs and bars have dipped year on year as consumers tighten their spending after Christmas and New Year. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows...