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Greene King toasts Sunderland publican milestone

The leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King is celebrating 25 years of partnership with long-serving operator Paul Greenwell...

Marston's reveals new family-focused pub format

Family pubs are the latest focus for operator Marston’s, as it continues to reveal the new brands behind its five-format approach. ...

Wetherspoon puts six pubs on the market

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is set to sell six of its pubs. The properties, which are being sold through Savills and CBRE, comprise a mi...

Inception Group to launch 90s haven in Covent Garden

On 18 September, the Covent Garden venue formerly known as Bunga Bunga will reopen its doors as Bunga 90. Led by the Inception Group, th...

Warm weather shines on Young's first quarter

Following a period of warm weather across the south of England, pub operator Young's has seen decent growth in its first quarter sales. S...

Punch cleans up for people, planet and pubs

Pub company Punch Pubs & Co. has completed another clean-up campaign, as part of its people, planet and pubs mantra. In its lat...

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Features

Pub review: The Merry Harriers

Remember when ‘hidden gem’ actually used to mean something? I’m still waiting for influencers to read the irony in the room wh...

Interview: Tom Kerridge

Before sitting down with the UK’s most famous landlord (no, not that guy from The Devonshire), I tried to recall the last time I had inter...

Feature: RTDs – packaged and draught

As some of the Pub & Bar team are part of the tail end of the Millennial generation, we can remember with fond nostalgia the rise of specifi...

Supplier spotlight: Canned Wine Group

P&B: Thanks for chatting to us, Ben. Can you tell us a little bit about the Canned Wine Group business? BF: We recently rebranded as the Ca...

Pub review: The Knave of Clubs, Shoreditch

In the previous issue of Pub & Bar, Mike Harrington and Lee Godwin of Breaking Glass Bars reflected on the Shoreditch of yesteryear, its ris...

Interview: Roseacre Pub Company

P&B: Thanks for having us at The Roseycombe, Ash. Could you tell us about the history of Roseacre Pub Company and how you joined the busines...

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People

Greene King toasts Sunderland publican milestone

The leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King is celebrating 25 years of partnership with long-serving operator Paul Greenwell...

New chair announced for the BII

One of the leading trade bodies for pub and bar operators has announced the appointment of a new chair. Clive Price (pictured), managing dire...

Star line-up wows at Skills for Chefs 2025

The annual Skills for Chefs Conference has once again brought together some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs and hospitality professional...

Marston's announces new chief financial officer

Following what the business calls a "comprehensive search and selection process", pub operator Marston’s has announced the appoi...

Valiant moves McGinty to CEO position

Community pub operator Valiant Pub Company has promoted its COO Mark McGinty to the CEO position. McGinty will succeed Gerry Carroll eff...

Connaught bartender wins GB World Class

Emanuele Mensah of The Connaught Bar in London has been crowned the 2025 GB Champion of the World Class bartending competition. ...

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Venues

Wetherspoon puts six pubs on the market

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is set to sell six of its pubs. The properties, which are being sold through Savills and CBRE, comprise a mi...

Inception Group to launch 90s haven in Covent Garden

On 18 September, the Covent Garden venue formerly known as Bunga Bunga will reopen its doors as Bunga 90. Led by the Inception Group, th...

Plimsoll chef to launch Hoxton debut

The Macbeth in east London's Hoxton will be the debut solo venture for chef Jamie Allan, previously with Four Legs and The Pl...

Another new opening for Urban Pubs and Bars

The Highbury Barn Tavern has reopened its doors, following a £500,000 investment from fast-expanding operator Urban Pubs and Bars. The ...

Second pub for Patty & Bun's Grossman

Joe Grossman, the founder of burger restaurant brand Patty & Bun, will open his second pub later this year, following a new partnership with...

Pub review: The Merry Harriers

Remember when ‘hidden gem’ actually used to mean something? I’m still waiting for influencers to read the irony in the room wh...

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FOSTER’S X PDC

Jan 1, 1970