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Carlsberg opens underwater bar
“A fish swims into a bar” is a setup which could end in any number of punchlines, but a new project from Carlsberg Sweden might well turn the joke into a reality.
York Gin stock stolen by thieves causing six figure loss
York Gin Distillery was robbed of a ‘very significant quantity’ of its gin in a theft that has caused the company a six-figure loss.
Is Britain’s biggest pub group mulling sale?
Stonegate Pub Company Ltd is said to be exploring selling off a chunk of its portfolio, which could fetch up to £100 million.
People taken aback by food and drink prices at Wimbledon
We’re now in the midst of The Championships, and despite some high drama on Centre Court, it’s the food and drink prices at SW19 that have set tongues wagging.
Number of pubs in England and Wales falls to lowest on record
Factors including the devastating effect of the coronavirus pandemic and the current cost of living crisis have contributed to the number of pubs in England and Wales falling to the lowest level on record.
Chris Martin stuns pub goers with impromptu performance over a pint
It’s not everyday that your local pub entertainment turns out to be one of the most successful singer/songwriters of a generation. Enter, via the pub car park, Chris Martin.
10 of the oldest pubs in England
There are few things more English than going to a public house for a cellar temperature ale and a pack of scampi fries – indeed, pubs have been part of English culture for more than a millennium, and here are some of the oldest pubs in England.
Little Red Door’s new cocktail list pops up at Eve Bar
The team from the Parisian bar Little Red Door has planned an exclusive takeover of London’s Eve Bar next month.
Only one third of UK hospitality businesses turning a profit, survey finds
Recent data from a survey of the UK hospitality sector has found that just 37% of businesses are currently making a profit, with the staffing crisis, rising energy costs and supply chain issues being the key factors.
Greene King launches ‘Expensable Lunches’ for Londoners
Greene King is launching lunchtime training sessions in its London-based Zone 1 pubs, to give people the chance to expense their lunch hour.
What wine goes with vegan food, according to sommeliers
Plant-based foods and vegan alternatives have become so popular that even fast food chains and global conglomerates are tapping into the trend, from the McDonald’s McPlant Burger to Hellman’s vegan mayonnaise and Ben and Jerry’s dairy-free ice cream, big brands are taking a piece of the vegan pie.