pubs
English on-trade takeaway alcohol ban ‘brutal’
The ban on takeaway and click-and-collect alcohol sales from hospitality outlets in England will have a “brutal effect” on the on-trade, a law firm representing the sector has said.
Takeaway alcohol sales banned in England
The government has banned takeaway and click-and-collect alcohol sales from hospitality outlets in England as the country goes into lockdown until mid-February.
BrewDog in talks with government over using pubs as vaccination centres
BrewDog has said it is in talks with the UK and Scottish governments about using its closed pubs as potential vaccination centres.
Marston’s to take over 150 Welsh pubs
UK brewer and pub operator Marston’s is to take over the running of the entire portfolio of Wales-based brewer Brains after the business was put under “significant pressure” by Covid-19 restrictions.
39 million fewer pints poured over Christmas in UK
It’s going to be the quietest Christmas on record for UK pubs as “punishing” coronavirus restrictions ensure that as many as 39 million pints won’t be poured over the festive period this year.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In UK restaurant news: a new app for the hospitality sector launches, the commercial rent moratorium is extended and restaurateurs from the Midlands lobby the government for extra support.
Nine in 10 pubs loss-making in tier two England
Nine in 10 (88%) operators say pubs, bars and restaurants will be unviable or loss-making in Tier 2 regions of England, where well over half (59%) of licensed premises are located.
Hospitality and pub trade bodies call for alcohol duty reform
UK Hospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping have called for an alcohol duty reform, proposing a simpler system that incentivises on-trade alcohol consumption.
Pubs and coronavirus: What is a substantial meal?
After confusion yesterday as to whether a Scotch egg can be considered a substantial meal under the new Covid-19 regulations in England, WLC examines the guidance.
Welsh pubs and restaurants banned from serving alcohol
The Welsh government has announced that from Friday, pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés in the country can’t serve alcohol and must close by 6pm.