Ale and Beer

Castle Rock Brewery buys 22nd pub

Castle Rock Brewery, the Nottingham-based brewer and pub company, has confirmed that it has bought the freehold of the Cricketers Rest in Kimberley.

Source:Castle Rock Brewery buys 22nd pub

1 in 5 pubs under 'significant financial distress'

The number of pubs struggling financially is on the rise, with more than one in five reporting ‘significant distress’, according to latest research.

Source:1 in 5 pubs under 'significant financial distress'

Former Stoke pub site "represents over-development"

The former Queens pub site in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent could see a further 11 homes built following a former planning application to build 12 homes on the site.

Source:Former Stoke pub site "represents over-development"

Tom Kerridge “in talks to open third pub”

Tom Kerridge is reportedly in talks to take over another pub in Marlow – his third in the town.

Source:Tom Kerridge “in talks to open third pub”

Tap into beer 'churn' as big brands lose hold

Pubs are taking advantage of the exploding craft and premium beer markets, as mainstream leading brands continue to lose market share.

Source:Tap into beer 'churn' as big brands lose hold

NWTC's Chris Hill on making a career in the industry

New World Trading Company MD and member of the MA500 club Chris Hill reveals how the sector can provide a career for all.
Oli Gross reports.

Source:NWTC's Chris Hill on making a career in the industry

Punch and Just Eat partner for pub food delivery schemes

Punch has announced a new partnership with digital takeaway service Just Eat to allow licensees to have fresh food delivered to and from their pubs.

Source:Punch and Just Eat partner for pub food delivery schemes

Hospitality sector taps into Pokémon Go

Pubs and restaurants are tapping into the potential of worldwide gaming trend, Pokemon Go, which was released yesterday (July 14) in the UK.

Source:Hospitality sector taps into Pokémon Go

Mark Sargeant makes BBQ rib of beef

Not all pubs have the luxury of time and local suppliers, but that doesn’t mean the food has to be poor quality. Ex-Restaurant Gordon Ramsay chef Mark Sargeant works with Brakes to deliver a dish that’s both effortless and tasty

Source:Mark Sargeant makes BBQ rib of beef

Design tips for making your pub disabled friendly

With the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Equality Act 2010 coming to the fore, attracting disabled customers can give bars a competitive edge in the growing market estimated by the Department of Work & Pensions to be worth £212bn a year in the UK.

Source:Design tips for making your pub disabled friendly