BrewDog

Coverage tracks the performance and strategic direction of the UK’s highest-profile craft beer brand, with reporting on bar openings across cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and international markets such as the U.S., Germany, and Australia. Topics include franchising with SSP for travel hubs, airport bar rollouts, BrewDog Hotel concepts, operational changes at the Ellon brewery, B Corp status reversal, sustainability initiatives, and menu development in food-led bars. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers monitoring hybrid beer-bar formats, branded lifestyle venues, and competitive dynamics in drink-led casual dining.

  • Mar- 2022 -
    21 March
    Pubs and BarsPub and brewing industry shows support for Ukraine

    Pub and brewing industry shows support for Ukraine

    Businesses in the brewing and pub industry are responding to the ongoing Ukraine crisis with donations, fundraising appeals and offers of employment and accommodation, the BBPA has said.   The organisation cited a Hall and Woodhouse fundraiser as one such example, with the fundraiser set to be held today (21 March)…

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  • Nov- 2021 -
    30 November
    Pubs and BarsJD Wetherspoon secures 20-year deal with Budweiser Brewing Group

    JD Wetherspoon secures 20-year deal with Budweiser Brewing Group

    JD Wetherspoon has announced a further 20-year partnership with Budweiser Brewing Group, meaning the brewing group will become the largest beer supplier across the JD Wetherspoon estate. Wetherspoon said demand for the Budweiser Brewing Group’s premium portfolio increased during the pandemic, and that last year saw premium lager and world…

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  • Oct- 2021 -
    27 October
    Pubs and BarsBrewdog to open largest site in London next summer

    Brewdog to open largest site in London next summer

    Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is set to open its largest site in London next summer, encompassing two floors of craft beer, spirits, food and entertainment. The new 26,500 sq ft global flagship for BrewDog will be an immersive hub situated at Waterloo Station. There will also be a gaming area…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    22 July
    Breweries and DistilleriesBrewDog swings to £13m loss in FY20 results

    BrewDog swings to £13m loss in FY20 results

    BrewDog has reported a £13.3m loss for the year ended 31 December 2020, down from 2019’s £1.05m full year profits. The brewery and pub chain did see gross revenues rise 10.6% year-on-year to £238m during FY20. However, rising duty, operating expenses and finance costs caused the group to swing to…

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  • Jun- 2021 -
    11 June
    Breweries and DistilleriesBrewdog CEO responds to ‘culture of fear’ allegations

    Brewdog CEO responds to ‘culture of fear’ allegations

    James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, has responded to major workplace criticisms against the firm, promising to learn from the “culture of fear” allegations. In an open letter, 60 ex-staff members of the Scottish brewer and pub chain stated that a number of former employees had “suffered mental illness as a…

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  • Apr- 2021 -
    16 April
    Food and DrinkTakeaways and deliveries soar 346% in March

    Takeaways and deliveries soar 346% in March

    Delivery and takeaway sales in March 2021 reportedly rose 346% year-on-year as consumers continued to replace dining out with at-home orders. According to the CGA’s hospitality at home tracker, the figure also represented a 9% increase from February’s levels. The study found that deliveries accounted for over 62% of operators’…

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  • 14 April
    Breweries and Distilleries
    BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh

    BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh

    BrewDog has announced it will be opening a new hotel and bar in Edinburgh later this year. James Watt, the brand’s chief executive, confirmed the plans to expand Brewdog’s hotel business to the Scottish capital on Twitter. Watt said: “Announcing the BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh. An amazing beer hotel & bar…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    30 March
    Breweries and Distilleries
    Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh

    Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh

    Brewdog is considering the acquisition of a new hotel site in Edinburgh, according to comments made by the brand’s chief executive. On Twitter, James Watt said: “Working on a potential BrewDog beer hotel location in Edinburgh today. It would be great to open a beer hotel in the capital of…

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  • 16 March
    Pubs and BarsBrewdog and The Skills Network launch employee learning academy

    Brewdog and The Skills Network launch employee learning academy

    Online learning solutions provider, The Skills Network has launched the ‘BrewDog Academy’ to host online courses for employees at Scottish-based brewery and pub chain BrewDog –  to help them access and gain national qualifications.  The fully-funded courses – which will reach 2000 of the chain’s employees – are also available…

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  • Jan- 2021 -
    8 January
    CoronavirusOakman CEO to return £250k grant if venues used for vaccinations

    Oakman CEO to return £250k grant if venues used for vaccinations

    The chief executive of pub and restaurant group, Oakman Inns, Dermot King, is offering to forego the chancellor’s latest lockdown grant of up to £250,000 if he allows National Health Trusts to use Oakman Inns’ venues as vaccination centres.  King who was appointed CEO of the company last August said…

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