Ale and Beer

Pub goes asparagus-mad with four-course seasonal feast

A Cotswolds pub celebrated a bountiful asparagus harvest by hosting a massive feast where every dish featured the seasonal veg.

Source:Pub goes asparagus-mad with four-course seasonal feast

M&B chefs face off in east London

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brand Premium Country Pubs has crowned the winner of its ‘Chef Inspiration’ contest.

Source:M&B chefs face off in east London

Brewdog re-releases ‘Bourbon Baby’ Scotch ale

Brewdog has announced the re-launch of its spirit beer ‘Bourbon Baby’.

Source:Brewdog re-releases ‘Bourbon Baby’ Scotch ale

City digest: Peach Pubs, Fuller's and the NWTC deal

This week’s city news digest from sister title MCA includes stories on Peach Pubs, Fuller’s and the NWTC/Graphite Capital deal

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Kozel launches pint finder app

Czech beer Kozel has launched a ‘Pint Finder App’ to drive customers to venues serving the exported beer.

Source:Kozel launches pint finder app

Pubs code delay: 'Infuriated' campaigners urge Government to set new date

Campaigners have urged the Government to make an urgent statement on when the pubs code will be implemented, following its delay last month.

Source:Pubs code delay: 'Infuriated' campaigners urge Government to set new date

Greene King IPA becomes Greene Queen IPA

Greene King IPA has temporarily changed its name to Greene Queen IPA in honour of the monarch’s 90^th birthday for this weekend only.

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JD Wetherspoon to open 8 pubs and a hotel

J D Wetherspoon is to open eight pubs and a hotel in the next six weeks, mostly in unrepresented areas.

Source:JD Wetherspoon to open 8 pubs and a hotel

Lords review of Licensing Act will be a challenging task

On 25 May 2016, it was announced that an ad hoc House of Lords Committee has been established to “consider and report on the Licensing Act 2003”. The exact purpose of the committee is uncertain but it will be calling for evidence over the next few months with a view to reporting in March 2017.

Source:Lords review of Licensing Act will be a challenging task

Tom Kerridge to host one-off lunch with world-famous French chef

Tom Kerridge is set to host a lunch with one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs at his Marlow pub, the Hand & Flowers, on Sunday 3 July.

Source:Tom Kerridge to host one-off lunch with world-famous French chef