Lincolnshire
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity across Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Skegness, Boston, and Stamford. This section covers restaurant and pub openings, coastal and rural trade, local supply chains, and F&B trends shaped by tourism, agriculture, and community demand. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into operating in a region defined by seasonal variation, heritage markets, and strong local sourcing.
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneFeatures
Could campsites be the key to saving the Great British pub?
If you’re a country pub operating at the height of summer, you are likely to gain ample business through casual drop-ins from thirsty walkers, weary cyclists and weekend tourists looking for a pint. But what if you could persuade them to use your beer garden as a camping base from…
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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/11/24
UKH has coordinated a letter with other industry groups warning against Xmas tube strikes, which could cost hospitality businesses up to 70% of daily sales. As a result of the negotiation, Transport for London has abandoned its proposed changes to pay structures meaning all RMT members will receive the same…
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5 NovemberNews
The Plough in Binbrook hits the market
The Plough, a pub and restaurant in the village of Binbrook in Lincolnshire, has recently hit the market with an asking price of £295,000. Located in the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, and featuring a roadside position, The Plough is available with vacant possession. The pub offers a large trading area,…
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Jan- 2024 -4 JanuaryNews
Amber Taverns sales jump 20% during festive period
Amber Taverns, the owner of 170 freehold community wet-led pubs, has announced strong trading over the key Christmas and New Year festive period across its pub portfolio with like-for-like sales up 20%. Focusing purely on drink sales enables Amber to provide value for money and a tailored wet-led offer with…
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Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberNews
Amber Taverns to open four new pubs amid expansion plans
Amber Taverns, the operator of 170 freehold community, wet-led pubs, has announced that it has completed another four new sites, further expanding the company’s presence to four new locations, Derby, Bridgend, Airdrie and Motherwell in Scotland. A value-focused pub group, which is uniquely focused on the hybrid operator-managed business model,…
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief 13/11/23
Daniel Thwaites reported a turnover of £60.3m for the half-year ended 30 September, up 4% year-on-year. The group’s operating profit, however, fell from £9.9m in the same period last year to £8.8m. The drop was attributed to the impact of property disposal, with the group making only a £200k profit…
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13 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Loungers roll-out continues with four new sites
Loungers, a UK-based café, bar and restaurant operator under the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, has revealed that its accelerated site roll-out plan remains firmly on track, with the launch of four new sites since it announced its landmark 200th Lounge opening on 13 September 2023. The three new…
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustPubs and Bars
Trust Inns acquires The Punch Bowl Inn in Lincolnshire
The Punch Bowl Inn, a gastro pub-restaurant in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire has been acquired for the first time in 34 years by the Lancashire-based pub company, Trust Inns for an undisclosed sum. Located in a north east Lincolnshire seaside town, the pub is in the town’s North Promenade with a 120-cover…
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Jul- 2021 -21 JulyRestaurants
The Corn Stores reopens with new dining concept
Rarebreed Dining has announced the reopening of its Reading venue, The Corn Stores, with a brand-new fine dining concept. Located in the heart of Reading in a restored Grade II listed building, the new store includes a restaurant, cocktail bar and members’ lounge. Furthermore, the venue recently underwent a refresh,…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilComment
The coronavirus crisis: The importance of adapting and reacting
Weathering the storm of the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge for businesses of all sizes and the situation is continuing to change by the day. The food, hospitality and leisure sectors have been hit hard by the need to close restaurants and there is widespread concern over how these businesses…
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