Pubs and Bars

The latest news and updates on pubs and bars, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Feb- 2021 -

4 February

BBPA relaunches beer destruction management platform

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the relaunch of cross-industry platform which works to manage the destruction…
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3 February

Pubs vital in battle against isolation

Pubs are key in tackling loneliness and provide a social value far beyond their economic contributions to society, according to…
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2 February

When pubs close community suffers, new report reveals

86% of people believe that when a pub closes the local community suffers, a new report by The Campaign to…
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1 February

Grimston pub listed as asset of community value

The Grimston-based Black Horse pub has been listed as an asset of community value (ACV) by Melton Borough Council. The…
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Jan- 2021 -

28 January

Oakman Inns confident of £4.5m funding target

Oakman Inns chief executive officer, Steven Kenee has said he is “very confident” that the pub group will reach its…
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27 January

CAMRA: Forced hospitality closure until may will be ‘devastating’

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has responded to the comments by Sage scientists that hospitality businesses should remain closed until…
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27 January

Tim Martin sells £50.3m of JD Wetherspoon shares

Chairman of JD Wheterspoon Tim Martin, has sold shares worth £50.3m to capitalise on the “significant buying interest” following the…
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27 January

Red Mist pubs receives investor backing

Red Lion Holdings (RLH), a joint venture comprising industry investors David Ramsey, John Mayers, and private equity firm, Revcap, has…
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26 January

City Pub Group positioned to ‘emerge strongly’

The City Pub Group has announced it is “well positioned to emerge strongly” once restrictions are lifted, having reduced cash…
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25 January

The Lamb and Flag to shutter permanently

The Lamb and Flag pub in Oxford is set to permanently close after 400 years of trading. The pub which…
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