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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Apr- 2025 -9 April
BII calls for ‘meaningful’ support as April changes hit 80% of members
The British Institute of Innkeeping has called for “meaningful support for pubs, not empty words”, as its latest survey revealed that 80% of its members said that all four elements of the changes that came into force this April have negatively impacted their businesses. The BII’s 13,000 members mainly run…
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8 April
Airbnb transforms disused pub rooms into holiday retreats
Airbnb has partnered with The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) to refurbish disused rooms above three independent, rural pubs in Dorset, Hampshire and Derbyshire – transforming the spaces into British holiday retreats. Almost a quarter of Airbnb guests want to explore more of the UK, and according to Airbnb, the…
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8 April
Camerons Brewery FY EBITDA rises 18% amid debt reduction
Camerons Brewery has seen a “significant” rise of 17.95% in EBITDA to £4.6m in the year ended 5 January 2025, saying that both its main divisions of brewing and managed house pubs have traded well. It comes as the company has paid down its debt – cutting it by £10.8m…
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7 April
Brakspear adds Moreton-in-Marsh pub to Honeycomb Houses division
Pub operator Brakspear has announced that it is adding to its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the purchase of The Redesdale Arms in Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds. The acquisition bolsters Honeycomb Houses’ presence in the Cotswolds and takes the total estate up to 11 sites. The Redesdale Arms is a…
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7 April
Gov launches initative to cut red tape to boost British nightlife
Pubs, clubs and restaurants are set to be released from red tape which has stifled business as the government ‘backs the British night out’, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businesses’ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and…
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7 April
Wells and Co revenues rise 5.6% to £65.8m in FY24
The operator of pubs and breweries, Wells and Co, has revealed that revenues rose by 5.6% to £65.8m in the year to 30 September 2024, despite tough trading conditions. As well as a revenue uplift, group EBITDA rose by 4.2% to £9.9m during the period. In the UK, EBITDA for…
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4 April
Government to launch licensing review
The Government has announced it is set to launch a new working group on how to reduce barriers in the licensing system. The group will report in six weeks, with solutions to improve the licensing system, cut red tape and boost hospitality’s competitiveness. UKHospitality, which sits on the group, will…
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4 April
JD Wetherspoon plans to hit over 1k sites through hotel partnerships
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to expand beyond 1,000 locations by franchising with hotel partners. JD Wetherspoon is specifically targeting hoteliers across the UK, noting that as hotel operators seek to maximise profits and utilise space, developing bars and restaurants can be seen as risky in the current…
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3 April
The Antelope in Tooting to reopen following £1m refurb
Urban Pubs and Bars has revealed that The Antelope in Tooting is set to reopen following a £1m refurbishment. Originally known as The Foresters Arms the Victorian building will reopen with its historic interior having been carefully restored, with three large rooms still showcasing elements of its interwar-period refurbishment. Guests…
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3 April
BII partners with the LTC to boost publican wellbeing
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has partnered with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) to help more hospitality businesses thrive by supporting the wellbeing of the people who run them. Announced at the inaugural LTC Wellbeing Conference, the new partnership will provide pub people with easy access to expert help…
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