Ale and Beer

Arc Inspirations reports record results

Multiple operator Arc Inspirations has reported record financial results as its total sales rose by 18% to £22.5m.

Source:Arc Inspirations reports record results

Hungry Horse school bag promotion earns rap from ad watchdog

Greene King has come under fire from advertising watchdogs after promotional leaflets for a Hungry Horse site was sent out in school bags.

Source:Hungry Horse school bag promotion earns rap from ad watchdog

Brexit: New report highlights fears for Britain’s wine trade

More than 99% of wine drunk in the UK is imported, according to a new report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Source:Brexit: New report highlights fears for Britain’s wine trade

Firefighters evacuate 20 people and save pet hamster from pub inferno

Twenty people, including customers and staff, were evacuated from the Hampton Pub, Hampton, after flames were seen coming from the first floor of the property.

Source:Firefighters evacuate 20 people and save pet hamster from pub inferno

‘Get a grip’ and confirm Brexit transition plan, WSTA urges ministers

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has told the Government to “get a grip” and provide businesses with an agreed, carefully thought-out policy to reassure the drink industry’s “deep-seated concerns” over the “chaotic approach to Brexit”.

Source:‘Get a grip’ and confirm Brexit transition plan, WSTA urges ministers

Marston’s cuts 53 jobs as Charles Wells integration reaches completion

British pubco and brewing giant Marston’s has made 53 people redundant as a result of its acquisition of Charles Wells, according to managing director Richard Westwood.

Source:Marston’s cuts 53 jobs as Charles Wells integration reaches completion

Charles Wells beer recipes won’t change following acquisition by Marston’s

Changing the recipes to Charles Wells’ beers would be “bonkers”, according to Marston’s managing director Richard Westwood.

Source:Charles Wells beer recipes won’t change following acquisition by Marston’s

Scotland could follow England over pubs code implementation

Scotland could be set to follow England in implementing the pubs code legislation, meaning thousands of pubs north of the border could go free of tie.

Source:Scotland could follow England over pubs code implementation

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Family Pub sponsored by Coca-Cola European Partners

This year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards is officially just over a month away. Next up in our previews are the nominees for the category of Best Family Pub, sponsored by Coca-Cola European Partners.

Source:Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Family Pub sponsored by Coca-Cola European Partners

July's pub pest infestations

July seemed to be a popular month for pests visiting pubs with a glut of food hygiene offences committed.

Source:July's pub pest infestations