Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 22
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NewsStonegate receives backlash for dynamic pricing move
CAMRA chief executive Tom Stainer called the move ‘troubling’, while Loungers chairman Alex Reilley said the pubco was being criticised for its transparency
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NewsRelaxed rules on takeaway pints extended
The move will allow pubs to diversify when customers want to make the most of parks and other public spaces, according to the BBPA
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NewsStonegate introduces dynamic pricing during peak trading
Customers are being charged 20p more for a pint of beer over the weekend, to cover the costs of washing glasses, staff, plastic cups and door staff
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NewsSt Austell Brewery acquires Bath Pub Company
The deal will see St Austell take over the operation of four pubs in Bath and further grow its 184-strong West Country pub estate
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NewsGreene King announces enhanced flexible working policy
The pubco has introduced improved policies for paternity leave, adoptive leave, compassionate leave, and emergency leave for dependents
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NewsBig Fang Collective to launch karaoke venue
The Imbiba-backed experiential group will launch Big Fang Karaoke in collaboration with Asahi on Liverpool’s Parliament Street later this month
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NewsOfgem must act fast to avoid winter crisis
Energy costs still pose a serious threat to pubs, with 15% citing risk of failure in the next 12 months and 95% of those flagging energy as a significant contributor
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NewsVinoteca acquired by Breal Capital
The wine bar group was bought in a pre-pack sale after struggling with Covid, train strikes, and a poorly performing site in Birmingham
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NewsBrewDog launches warm weather discount in bars
The BrewDog ‘Beerometer’ will use Met Office data to set the price of its Cold Beer lager in its bars, bringing down the price by 25p per celsius increase.
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NewsCall for licensing change after world cup sales boost
Early indications from pub businesses across the country show trading increases of between 14% and 28% during Sunday’s World Cup Final
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NewsStar Pubs & Bars to add 100 operator managed pubs
The Heineken-owned pub company has plans to increase its Just Add Talent (JAT) business to 250 and says the model is particulary attractive in a high inflation environment
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NewsSoho House’s The Ned set for Washington D.C.
The private memebers’ club operator has teamed up with American financier Michael Milken on a project which is set to cost over $1bn by the time it opens next year.
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NewsVinoteca on brink of insolvency
The wine bar concept has filed for protection from its creditors, in a move that may result in the closure of its five sites across the capital
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NewsDundas Heritable pubs sold to Trust Inns
Lancashire-based 340-strong operator Trust Inns has added three sites to its Scottish estate
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NewsShort-term visa deals to fill pub vacancies
The UK is seeking short-term visas for under-30s from countries outside of Europe to help with vacancies in hospitality and other sectors
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NewsPub takeaway drinks rules to be continued
Pubs in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks after the government decided to keep Covid licensing rules
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NewsChickpea Group: Cost pressures are driving standards
Co- founder Ethan Davids tells MCA that inflationary pressures have led the company to refine the customer experience
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NewsOver 30 pubs unlawfully demolished or converted, new figures show
Figures published by CAMRA show that over 30 pubs may have been demolished or converted without planning permission in the last six months.
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NewsFired Up Collective acquires Dorset pub
The boutique hospitality group, founded by Andy Lennox, plans to expand its fledgling pub business with the acquisition of The Good Yard Pub in Broadstone
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NewsJDW's Tim Martin criticises Daily Mail for 'alarmist' claims
The J D Wetherspoon chairman has criticised The Daily Mail for a story about pub closures, calling it “inaccurate and alarmist”