Ale and Beer

Pubs urged to offer more meat-free menu items

Pubs are being urged to offer better plant-based options to cater for the growing number of flexitarians.

Source:Pubs urged to offer more meat-free menu items

Marston’s urged to protect Charles Wells’ heritage post-buyout

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged Marston’s to protect the brands it has inherited under the Charles Wells deal.

Source:Marston’s urged to protect Charles Wells’ heritage post-buyout

New West Berkshire Brewery site set to go live by September

West Berkshire Brewery (WBB) is set to quadruple its capacity for brewing with a brand new multi-million pound site, set to go live in the next few months.

Source:New West Berkshire Brewery site set to go live by September

Be At One converts Bournemouth nightclub into site 33

Specialist cocktail bar group Be At One has secured a leasehold agreement for a new site in Bournemouth, meaning the group now has 33 sites in its portfolio.

Source:Be At One converts Bournemouth nightclub into site 33

Rail Ale Trail to take place on West Somerset Railway

‘Rail Ale Trail’ along the UK’s longest heritage railway attracts 23 brewers.

Source:Rail Ale Trail to take place on West Somerset Railway

Pete Brown: craft beer will drive alcohol-free category

The alcohol-free beer category will become as attractive to drinkers as the regular alcohol categories soon, according to award-winning beer writer Pete Brown.

Source:Pete Brown: craft beer will drive alcohol-free category

Mobile apps 'would get customers to spend more cash’

Pubgoers would spend more if they could use smartphones as a ‘digital wallet’ to order and pay for food and drink, research from CGA Peach and Zonal’s Go Technology report claims.

Source:Mobile apps 'would get customers to spend more cash’

Airport pubs to be converted into 'ale and coffee houses'

Casual Dining Group (CDG) – operator of Bella Italia, Café Rouge – has moved into pub operations after winning a competitive tender process to run two Heathrow airport pubs, which it plans to turn into “ale and coffee houses”.

Source:Airport pubs to be converted into 'ale and coffee houses'

‘Smallest rooftop pub in UK’ opens in London

Department store John Lewis claims it opened Britain’s smallest rooftop pub last week capturing “all the charm of a favourite watering hole” whilst boasting panoramic views of London.

Source:‘Smallest rooftop pub in UK’ opens in London

Champions League final available to all licensees

BT has revealed that live coverage of the upcoming Champions League and Europa League finals will be available to “absolutely anyone”.

Source:Champions League final available to all licensees