With this winter set to be “crunch time” for pubs and restaurants, what is happening to the indies supplying them?

On-trade drinks sales at pubs and bars in the final fortnight of 2023 were 7% above those of 2022, with beer and cider leading the way.

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with holiday park operator Haven, investing £1.1 million in the first site.

Michael Sager, founder of Sager + Wilde wine bar on Hackney Road, has revealed that he will be launching a new spot this month, named in honour of his father.

The 2024 New Year Honours List recognised a number of leading hospitality industry figures, from Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin to L’Enclume restaurateur Simon Rogan.

Simon Rimmer, best known as co-presenter of Channel 4 chat show Sunday Brunch, has announced the closure of Greens in Didsbury, Manchester after 33 years of business.

The sommelier at Wild Shropshire, founder of wine consultancy Cépage, and wine specialist for Home Bargains, talks to Douglas Blyde about what his problem is with Pinot Noir.

Birmingham City FC has sacked Wayne Rooney from his manager position just days after wife Coleen unveiled their costly home renovation, which includes a private wine bar.

Chef Florence Knight has announced that she will be leaving Clerkenwell’s Sessions Arts Club at the end of the month to embark on a new restaurant project.

Despite being only 16 years old and unable to buy an alcoholic drink (without a meal), the epic rise of darts player Luke Littler has illustrated the critical role of pubs in the community.

A manager of a Hampstead pub refused to serve Appletiser in a Champagne flute to a minor on New Year’s Eve, as it could “encourage her to drink”.

The owner of a newly opened Mexican restaurant in New Jersey believes it has the most extensive library of Tequila brands on the planet, with more than 1,000 different kinds of agave spirit on offer.