Pubs and Bars
The Pubs and Bars section on Catering Today covers the business developments, market trends, and operational challenges shaping the UK’s pub and bar sector. It reports on acquisitions, brand expansions, drinks innovation, and regulatory updates, alongside insights into staffing, sustainability, and consumer behaviour. With expert commentary and commercial analysis, Catering Today provides industry professionals with the intelligence needed to navigate a competitive and fast-evolving on-trade environment.
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Dec- 2018 -20 December
Wine bar pair to open third Hackney site
Wine bar owners chef Will Gleave and businessman Phil Bracey are set to open their third Hackney site in addition to the existing P Franco and Bright sites. The new bar will be named Peg, after a Steely Dan song of the same name, and is set to open on…
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20 December
Confidence ‘under pressure’ across eating and drinking-out market
Business confidence among leaders of Britain’s eating and drinking-out market remains strained, the latest edition of the CGA Business Confidence Survey, produced in partnership with Fourth has revealed. While 63% – slightly down from the last poll in July – are optimistic about their own businesses’ prospects for next 12…
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18 December
Graffiti Spirits Group appoints executive chef
Brian Humphrey has been appointed executive chef by Liverpool-based independent owned cocktail bar and restaurant company, Graffiti Spirits Group, effective immediately. The former senior operations head chef at Living Ventures will create new concepts for Graffiti Spirits Group’s eight venue strong collection of restaurants and bars, which includes Santa Maluco,…
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18 December
Record number of Brits to dine out on Christmas Day
The number of British people going to a restaurant or pub for their Christmas Day dinner is due to increase significantly this year, according to an AA survey. According to the AA Populus poll of over 20,000 members, while only 3% usually eat in restaurants for their Christmas dinner, an…
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17 December
Pub and restaurant groups see November sales growth
British pubs and restaurants have seen like-for-like sales rise by 1.5% in November on the same period last year, according to figures by business consultancy group CGA. Both pub and restaurant operators saw positive sales during the month – with collective like-for-likes ahead 2.1% and 0.6% respectively. London outpaced the…
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13 December
The Grahamston opens following £1.2m transformation
The Grahamston, a new restaurant and bar located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, has opened its doors today following a £1.2m transformation. Located within Radisson Blu on Argyle Street, the new dining and drinking experience is inspired by Grahamston, once a bustling village in the heart of the…
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12 December
Almost half of hospitality businesses still require temporary waiting staff for Christmas
New research has found that almost half of hospitality businesses are still looking for temporary waiting staff for the Christmas period. Analysis of Christmas and new year staffing requirements by hospitality recruitment firm, Adia, has revealed that 47% of companies are looking for waiting staff, whilst 19% look for housekeeping…
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12 December
Anglesey’s The Seacroft pub sold to Robinson’s Brewery
The Seacroft pub in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey has been sold to independent family brewer Frederic Robinson Ltd by property specialists Fleurets. The property was previously privately owned, and features a lounge bar and dining area with approximately 120 covers as well as six ensuite letting bedrooms alongside an external terrace…
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12 December
Warwickshire pub for sale amid ‘boycott’ and ‘social media harassment’
The owners of a renowned “foodie haven” in Warwickshire have placed their pub on the market after claiming they have been the targets of a hostile social media campaign. Jacqueline Harding and Steve Allely bought the Grade II listed Fox and Hounds back in 2015 when the Great Wolford pub…
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11 December
Over a third of F&B businesses impacted by plant-based trend
Plant-based food and veganism, the free-from movement and booze-free beverages have been identified as the top three trends which impacted F&B businesses in 2018, according to research by The International Food & Drink Event (IFE). The research, which surveyed professionals in the sector, also revealed that plant-based eating, sustainable packaging,…
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