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Stormy Pub Company takes on fourth site

Stormy Pub Company, run by Dave Kesterton and Jason Walters, has taken on The Gateway in Reading, bringing its Berkshire estate to four pub...

Meantime opens The Dial in Greenwich

KG Hospitality and Meantime Brewing Company have officially launched The Dial, a new bar in Greenwich that has been dubbed the 'Home of Mean...

Gavin George joins Chickpea Group board

South west pub company Chickpea Group has announced the appointment of Gavin George (pictured) to its board as a non-executive director. ...

Vagabond confirms Canada Water opening date

Vagabond Wines, the self-pour wine bar group, has announced that its most ambitious project yet will open on Thursday 4 December at Canada ...

Evolv Collection buys wine bar brand Vinoteca

The Evolv Collection has acquired London wine bar group Vinoteca, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic expan...

Experience the Richness of MAGGI® Demi-Glace Sauce with Every Serving

Elevate your culinary creations with MAGGI® Demi-Glace Sauce– the #1 choice for UK Chefs*. Expertly crafted to deliver the classic dep...

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Legal: streamlining on-trade alcohol licensing

In August of this year, the government published the Licensing Policy Sprint: Joint industry and HM Government taskforce report – a b...

Feature: Talking Heads

In association with: Alice Bowyer, director of food and drink at Butcombe Group P&B: How do you keep up ...

Operator profile: Public House Group

In January 2025, Pub & Bar invited some 350 operators and industry representatives to vote in the first ever Industry’s Choice Award &...

Feature: Turning a Profit, Chickpea Group

Tell us about the Chickpea business. At Chickpea, we have nine pubs across the south west and a standalone pizza shop too. Of our nine pubs, ...

Operator profile: Shiko Group

The buzz on the streets of Manchester on 8 and 9 July was positively palpable. She was, as the brothers responsible for the atmosphere would sin...

Interview: Jodie Kidd

P&B: Hi Jodie. Thanks for talking with us. Let’s start off with business – how is it? JK: We’ve had such a lovely spring,...

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Gavin George joins Chickpea Group board

South west pub company Chickpea Group has announced the appointment of Gavin George (pictured) to its board as a non-executive director. ...

North East entrepreneurs take on second pub in 15 months

North East entrepreneurs Andrew White and Michael Bray have added a second Star Pubs lease – The George Stephenson in West Moor, Newcastle...

Ex-Gordon Ramsay chef to lead Chorlton pub kitchen

A chef who once worked under Alain Ducasse and Gordon Ramsay has been appointed as head chef of The Horse & Jockey in Chorlton, Manchester.&...

Greene King and Whitbread take honours at inclusion awards

The hospitality, travel and leisure sectors were recently celebrated at the Inclusion In Awards, powered by WiHTL & DiR. Greene King...

Walkabout offers influencer Big John an apology

Influencer John ‘Big John’ Fisher has been offered an apology from the Stonegate Group brand Walkabout, after the social media star ...

Sixes star runs riot at Classic Cocktail Competition

Luke Leiper, head of drinks at social cricket bar brand Sixes, has been named the 2025 Bartender of the Year, after a stunning performance at th...

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Stormy Pub Company takes on fourth site

Stormy Pub Company, run by Dave Kesterton and Jason Walters, has taken on The Gateway in Reading, bringing its Berkshire estate to four pub...

Meantime opens The Dial in Greenwich

KG Hospitality and Meantime Brewing Company have officially launched The Dial, a new bar in Greenwich that has been dubbed the 'Home of Mean...

Vagabond confirms Canada Water opening date

Vagabond Wines, the self-pour wine bar group, has announced that its most ambitious project yet will open on Thursday 4 December at Canada ...

Devon's smallest pub opens

Devon's smallest pub, The Gropers Arms, has opened its doors at Compton Pool. It is set to be one of the smallest licensed pubs in England.&...

Arc Inspirations launches BOX in the capital

Bar group Arc Inspirations has officially opened the doors to its new BOX Piccadilly venue. The launch marks the group's debut in the South ...

Entrepreneur opens Scotland's first alcohol-free bar

An Aberdeen local has opened what is thought to be Scotland's first ever alcohol-free bar. SOBR, a 22-seater boutique bar on 39 Thi...

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Marston's announces new chief financial officer

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Three Horseshoes in Witney wins BII award

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Paddy McGuinness crowns 'UK's smartest pubs'