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.

Jul- 2020 -

30 July

Fullers in ‘stronger position than many’ despite £10m hit

Fullers has welcomed a “transformational” year of trading, with revenue and other income from continuing operations up 3% to £333m…
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27 July

Marston’s and Carlsberg UK’s joint venture delayed

Pub operator Marston’s has announced its merger with brewing company Carlsberg UK has been delayed, pending a review by the…
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23 July

BBPA welcomes SBR reforms

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the government’s continued commitment to Small Brewer Relief (SBR) and “improvements…
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17 July

BBPA call for pubs in England to destroy spoilt beer

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has advised publicans to ensure they have submitted applications to destroy their spoilt…
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16 July

CAMRA brands Wetherspoon poster as ‘misleading’

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Society for Independent Brewers (SIBA) has branded JD Wetherspoon poster promoting lower alcoholic…
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14 July

Brewhouse & Kitchen revenues rise 2.9% during first week of reopening

Brewhouse and Kitchen – the 22 site national brewpub group – has reported 2.9% like-for-like sales growth in its first…
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10 July

Oakman Inns appoints new CEO and chair as sales slide 17%

Oakman Inns has announced a series of board changes including the appointment of Dermot King as chief executive, also revealing…
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10 July

Opening weekend trade still down by 45% YoY

Managed pubs, bars and restaurants that opened last weekend saw like-for-like trading down by 44.5% against the year prior, according…
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8 July

BBPA urges Sunak to cut VAT and business rates

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has uged Rishi Sunak to cut VAT, business rates and beer for brewers…
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8 July

Pub and bar spending soars by 300%

Spending in pubs and bars soared by almost 300% over the 4 July and 5 July, compared to the weekend…
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