Shepherd Neame has opened an intimate new venue, The Jamaica Clubhouse, beneath one of the City of London’s most historic pubs, The Jamaica Wine House. The grade II listed...
Pubs and Bars News Articles
New funding to help stop pub closures
A new initiative could help communities across England rescue and revamp beloved buildings and businesses at risk of closure, including pubs. It's part of a £210m package of...
News in brief: Mitchells & Butlers, Siren Craft Brew, and more
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief Like-for-like sales growth of 2.1% in the year to date represents a...
VAT rate can make the difference for pubs
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has written to the prime minister and chancellor ahead of the Budget, urging them to put 10% VAT on all pub sales at the heart of a...
Drinks sales pick up after tough August
Pubs, bars, and drinks suppliers saw an uptick in sales in the first half of September, NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales...
Wetherspoon international festival beers revealed
Brewers are from China, Singapore, Ukraine, USA, and Denmark have created beers for the next JD Wetherspoon festival, running from 7th to 18th October. The international...
News in brief: Star Pubs, NITA, BrewDog, and more…
A round-up of stories and snippets from brewing and hospitality, and the latest business news in brief The Engine House, Exeter. Photograph: Paul Slater Images Star Pubs is...
BBPA outlines its Budget proposals
Increasing the draught discount for pubs by 30% and freezing beer duty could lead to more affordable pints and over 7,000 more jobs in the sector, according to the British...
CAMRA’s 2027 Good Beer Guide is published
CAMRA has published the 2027 Good Beer Guide, renewing calls for a formal competition investigation into the global brewers who dominate the UK beer market. They're...








