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.
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Feb- 2025 -18 February
Leytonstone Red Lion pub reopens after £750k refurb
The Red Lion pub in Leytonstone has announced its reopening following a £750k refurbishment revitalising the 10-bedroom boutique hotel, grand…
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18 February
BBPA calls for govt action as 300 pubs closed for good in 2024
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said that urgent government action is needed to halt “completely avoidable” closures, as…
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14 February
Punch Pubs Q1 revenues rise to £97.3m
Punch Pubs has reported that its revenues 1.35% to £97.3m in the first quarter ended 1 December 2024. It comes…
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11 February
Craft Union Pub Company raises £1m for UK causes
Stonegate Group subsidiary, Craft Union Pub Company, has raised more than £1m in the last 12 months for 650 different…
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10 February
Number of late-night hospitality venues falls by 2.8% in 2024
Britain’s late-night hospitality sector had a total of 2,264 nightclubs, late-night bars and casinos at the end of 2024, spelling…
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10 February
Hospitality challenges ‘far from over’ despite BoE rate cut
The decision to reduce the base rate on 6 February was an attempt to stimulate economic growth in a “stagnant”…
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7 February
New rooftop cocktail bar Agni to open in Leeds
New rooftop destination Agni is set to open within Keralan restaurant UYARE by Tharavadu in Leeds in the spring. Designed…
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5 February
Storm Éowyn curtails drinks sales revival in January
Drinks sales in the UK fell 5% year-on-year in the seven days ended Saturday 25 January as Storm Éowyn caused…
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5 February
Punch Pubs and Co acquires the Bull, Ilchester
Punch Pubs and Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Bull pub in Ilchester, Somerset,…
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4 February
Admiral Taverns ‘well-positioned’ to weather tax increases
Admiral Taverns has stated that it is “well-positioned” to weather increases in employer National Insurance contributions and business rates following…
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