Welsh Beer & Pub Association launches

A new trade association has been launched to promote brewers and pub operators in Wales. 

The Welsh Beer & Pub Association, launched on St David’s Day, will represent the wide range of beer and pub businesses in the country, campaigning for policy outcomes that help protect and grow the sector. 

Much like the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, it will work alongside the British Beer & Pub Association, as well as the Welsh government, the Senedd and UK government to achieve its goals. 

“With over 3,000 pubs and 120 breweries, Wales is a vital hub for our sector," says Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the newly formed trade body. "In recognition of this, we are proud to launch the Welsh Beer & Pub Association – a body solely aimed at promoting Welsh brewers and pub operators and given them a much-heard voice with both the Wales government and UK government.  

"I urge pubs and brewers who feel they need a voice to get in touch to find out how we can help them." 

The overall Welsh beer and pub sector supports 42,000 jobs and contributes nearly £1bn in Gross Value Added to the economy.