Shuffle has pledged £30m in London as part of a five-year £200m UK commitment to back independent pubs, bars and restaurants with expansion funding. The company

Vocation Brewery confirmed its Halifax and Sheffield venues closed last Friday, 6 November, while its Hebden Bridge bar remains open. The closures come despite

The Pig on the Wall in Droylsden has reopened under Star's managed operator arm following a £212,000 investment. The six-figure makeover marks Star's 250th JAT

First and Last Brewery in Bellingham is marking its tenth anniversary with ten distinct, limited-edition beers released this year. The project honours the commu

JD Wetherspoon is preparing to launch Piccadilly Hall, a new pub at the former Coyote Ugly site inside the London Trocadero on Shaftesbury Avenue near Piccadill

Roast dinners remain a staple on many pub menus, but surging costs are pushing prices higher and raising questions about affordability. The Lock In podcast epis

Ten graduates have begun a two-year programme at the BBPA Academy, combining full-time placements with four six‑month development modules. The modules cover bre

It’s an alcohol-free brew that blends Britain’s brewing heritage with the live cultures of kombucha. Hopbucha is fermented with Equinox’s SCOBY and delivers the

James Watt has confirmed that Second Best is pursuing sites in London, Manchester and Scotland to form an initial five-bar estate. The venues are being sought a

Butcombe Group reported continued momentum in the third quarter to 31 October 2026, with like-for-like growth of 8.1% and year-to-date LFLs at 6.1%, up from 5.2

Great Newsome revealed its Christmas line, with Newsome Noel returning at 5% ABV and Yorkshire Yuletide joining for festive run; Yule Do is to appear in a few w

The Morning Advertiser highlights concerns about pint costs rising, warning that higher prices could have consequences for customers and pubs. The text provides

Pellicle, the reader-supported independent food-and-drink magazine, has announced a three-stop launch tour for its first print issue. It begins in Stockport on

Carlsberg Britvic has announced a proposal to close Marston’s Brewery and its primary logistics operation in summer 2027, subject to consultation, with around 3

Moonwake Beer Co has launched Shore Lager, a crisp lemon-and-lime lager, in a can designed by Leith. The artwork nods to Leith's folklore and famous faces, incl

A single family‑run pub business argues the budget leaves them worse off, saying they are considered too large to qualify for rate relief and face a rise of mor

Brakspear has expanded its Honeycomb Houses managed division by acquiring The Stroud Hotel in Stroud. The deal brings the portfolio to 13 sites and strengthens

Molson Coors, the Canadian brewer whose UK portfolio includes Carling, Madrí Excepcional and Staropramen, reported group net sales for the third quarter of $2.9

Siren Craft Brew's annual CCC release goes on sale this Friday, 13 November, at around 80 launch venues, including Siren RG1 in Reading, Siren Cheltenham and th

The drinks group Diageo reported a 1.2% lift in sales to $4.9bn (£3.63bn) for the three months to 30 September 2026, with Guinness among its strongest performer