All Pubs articles – Page 3
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NewsRecent heatwaves and World Cup celebrations drive growth for Asahi UK
The brewer says it saw a 22.6% increase in beer sales during the week ending 27 June 2026 in the off-trade, alongside a 15% rise in the on-trade
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Analysis & InsightBack of the net! The unstoppable appeal of sports in pubs
While the pub remains home of the big match, greater interest in sports across the spectrum is now also giving rise to a (Mexican) wave of specialist hospitality formats
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NewsTilray Brands: ‘BrewDog is not for sale’
CEO Irwin Simon has rejected James Watt’s offer to buy back the bar and brewer business, telling MCA his focus remains on rebuilding towards the group’s £1bn+ valuation
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NewsMark Brooke joins Aquavista
The former Amber Taverns chief executive is joining the marina operator to work with CEO Steve de Polo, with the pairing previously working together at Ei Group
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NewsJames Watt submits offer to buy back BrewDog
The co-founder of the Scottish brewery and beer brand said he has made the offer to BrewDog’s owner Tilray Brands via his new company Second Best
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NewsPubs Code Adjudicator launches investigation into Stonegate Group over suspected breaches
The PCA said it has “reasonable grounds” to suspect Stonegate may have failed to comply with its legal obligations under the Pubs Code, specifically its duties to provide accurate and transparent information to both existing and prospective tied pub tenants
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Analysis & InsightEngland v Norway boosted pub sales by 38%
New data from Fourth reveals a massive rise in drinks sales across UK pubs during England match days
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NewsSuccess of alcohol-free beer restricted by red tape
The BBPA is calling for the government to change the definition of alcohol-free beer to those drinks with an ABV of 0.5% or less, rather than the current definition of 0.05%
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NewsSix-million-pint sales boost expected for England vs. Argentina
The additional sales expected during the FIFA World Cup match this Wednesday – expected to be the busiest night for pubs of the tournament – would equate to around a 75% boost
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NewsShepherd Neame launches premium dining experiences
The pub operator and brewer has introduced four bookable experiences, including the Beef Wellington Experience and Seafood Tower Experience, as part of the continued investment in its food offer
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Interviews‘It’s not a mass product’: The enduring appeal of wet-led community pubs
Community pubs will keep evolving to retain their deeply rooted place in society – whether through new occasions, offerings, or entertainment, leaders at Craft Union, Punch Pubs & Co, and Amber Taverns told MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsFamily brewers: ‘The cost of building is a challenge’
Everards is focusing its investments on those pubs it is certain will be winners, while McMullen’s has effectively ruled out further new build pubs in the near term given the huge increase in costs, MCA’s recent Pub Conference audience heard
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NewsChickpea appoints group ops director
Matthew Aitken-Case previously hed ops roles at Whitbread’s Bar + Block Steakhouse, Premier Inn, and Costa Coffee
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Weekend PressOnly the World Cup is keeping pubs afloat, says Estrella UK chief
Luke White, MD of Damm UK, tells The Telegraph pub margins remain ‘razor thin’ despite prediction of extra 5.5 million pints drunk during England’s quarter final clash with Norway last night
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Gymkhana’s Dubai restaurant, Sri Lankan group ISSO’s London debut, plus new sites from Taro, It’s Bagels, and more
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Interviews‘If you don’t shape culture, it’s going to shape itself’: Why investing in people is more important than ever
People directors from Punch Pubs, Drake & Morgan, and Incipio Group share how a culture-first approach is delivering tangible business results at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsStarmer planning bank holiday if England win World Cup
A potential public holiday could reportedly be scheduled for week after the final on 19 July if England triumphs in the tournament
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News#VATsTheProblem campaign passes 260,000 signatures as shop launches for delivery
Hospitality businesses are now able to order printed campaign assets to be delivered direct to their venue
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NewsUKH calls on Plaid Cymru to deliver business rates cut in Wales
The trade body says it recommends reforming or replacing business rates to achieve a permanent, lower rate for hospitality businesses across the country
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NewsHospitality warned heatwave could drop bookings by up to 48%
Analysis of the June heatwave carried out by Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight also shows the hot weather caused hospitality covers to decline by 19% and walk-ins to drop by 11%