Ale and Beer

The future of Innsatiable, the controversial Surrey “furniture shop” that gives away beer, remains uncertain following an objection to its licence application.

Source:Controversial Innsatiable bar receives licence objection

Views can now be submitted on the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, which contains the Government’s plans for a pubco statutory code.

Source:Consultation on Government’s pubs code plan opens

Brewing is to return to Bradford city centre for the first time in almost 60 years after a former licensee announced plans to open a £400,000 brewery and brewpub.

Source:Former licensee to open £400,000 Bradford city centre brewery and brewpub

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has made two internal appointments to oversee the absorption of the 173 former Orchid Pub Company sites into its estate, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s sister title M&C Report has learnt.

Source:M&B makes key appointments to oversee Orchid integration

Weston Castle, the northern England-based pub operator, is exploring different finance options including crowdfunding to fund acquisitions and investments under the leadership of Lesley Humphreys, who became managing director in February.

Source:Weston Castle eyes funding options for expansion