News

Spring Statement ignores pubs and bars

Pubs, bars and the rest of the hospitality industry have been left frustrated following the delivery of the chancellor's Spring Statement on...

Greene King unveils first franchise site in Scotland

Belhaven Pub Partners, part of the Greene King Pub Partners estate, has opened its first franchise pub in Scotland. The brewer and...

Under the Counter to launch in Soho

A new 'listening bar' will open beneath a restaurant in London's Soho next month, specialising in shaking cocktails and spinnin...

Lane7 opens latest site in Milton Keynes

Boutique bowling brand Lane7 has said its latest location in Milton Keynes is set to "redefine nights out" through its mix o...

Moving to a cheaper, greener energy system

A recent poll of small business owners showed that nearly two thirds (*) think it’s important to reduce their business’s carbon foot...

NEOS readies two more Barbara’s Bier Haus venues

Bristol and Bournemouth will be the next locations for the Barbara's Bier Haus brand, as NEOS Hospitality prepares two more openings for its...

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Features

Pub review: The Windmill, Clapham

My experience of Clapham Common is pretty much limited to sitting in my car, queuing to get from one side of it to the other. As a former south ...

Legal: Are you ready for the end of off sales relaxation?

In response to the Covid pandemic, the government implemented temporary modifications to the Licensing Act 2003, enabling all licensed premises ...

The Beckford Group operator profile

In the previous issue of Pub & Bar, you may have read a tale about my time in Wiltshire just after the Christmas period, where I visited the...

Pub review: The Grosvenor Arms, Hindon

Words: Tristan O'Hana / Images: Ed Schofield It was in April 2023 when I first met the trio behind Chickpea Group. Three young, zealous o...

Interview: Daniel Ellis, Fletchergate Industries

P&B: Thanks for talking with us, Daniel. For those unfamiliar with Fletchergate, how would you summarise the business? DE: Fletchergate Ind...

Round-up: Festive season sales figures

There has been a recent flurry of festive financial updates from around the pub and bar industry. Can't keep up? Missed a couple of new...

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People

Country Creatures to host star-studded chef series

A Cotswold pub is set to host four revered chefs as part of a series takeover running throughout the year. The Country Creatures Chef Series,...

Butcher and operator partner on pub purchase

A Henley butcher and a revered local pub operator have joined forces to acquire The Three Tuns. Nigel Sutcliffe, co-founder of Truffle H...

Be At One's Best In Glass champion crowned

Bar brand Be At One has crowned the 2025 winner of its in-house Best In Glass cocktail competition. Now in its third year, the competition fr...

BrewDog names new CEO, as Arrow departs

Craft beer brewer and bar operator BrewDog has announced the immediate appointment of a new chief executive officer and chief operations officer...

Marston’s pub wins at Community Pub Hero Awards

The Royal Oak pub in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, was this year’s big winner at the 2025 PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards. The...

The Beckford Group operator profile

In the previous issue of Pub & Bar, you may have read a tale about my time in Wiltshire just after the Christmas period, where I visited the...

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Venues

Greene King unveils first franchise site in Scotland

Belhaven Pub Partners, part of the Greene King Pub Partners estate, has opened its first franchise pub in Scotland. The brewer and...

Under the Counter to launch in Soho

A new 'listening bar' will open beneath a restaurant in London's Soho next month, specialising in shaking cocktails and spinnin...

Lane7 opens latest site in Milton Keynes

Boutique bowling brand Lane7 has said its latest location in Milton Keynes is set to "redefine nights out" through its mix o...

NEOS readies two more Barbara’s Bier Haus venues

Bristol and Bournemouth will be the next locations for the Barbara's Bier Haus brand, as NEOS Hospitality prepares two more openings for its...

Tewinbury Farm Hotel launches The Stable Bar

Tewinbury Farm Hotel, a 700-acre working farm in Hertfordshire, has launched The Stable Bar, a new wine bar featuring an exclusive selection of ...

Butcher and operator partner on pub purchase

A Henley butcher and a revered local pub operator have joined forces to acquire The Three Tuns. Nigel Sutcliffe, co-founder of Truffle H...

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CIDER REPORT

National Burger Awards

The National Burger Awards 2025 took place on 11 February, with Black Bear Burger stealing the show.

The action-packed competition sees entrants battling it out to impress a panel of industry experts. Once shortlisted, finalists are required to compete in a live cook-off consisting of a series of challenges.

For more details on the event and how to enter for 2026, visit nationalburgerawards.co.uk