The Savoy will launch Beaufort Wine Bar this October, creating a dedicated wine destination within the London hotel. The new concept will offer more than 250 wines sourced from 18 countries across six continents, supported by what The Savoy describes as one of the UK’s largest wine-by-the-glass programmes. Around half of the cellar will be available by the glass using … [Read more...]
Market Taverns Appoints Miles Slade as Chief Executive Officer
Market Taverns has promoted Miles Slade to Chief Executive Officer as the independent London pub group enters a new phase of investment and expansion. Slade, who took up the role on 1 September 2026, joined Market Taverns as Managing Director in February. He previously held senior positions with RedCat Pub Company, Urban Pubs & Bars and JD Wetherspoon. Since … [Read more...]
Venus Bar to Open Beneath Brasserie Olivia in Chelsea
Brasserie Olivia is to open a new speakeasy, Venus Bar, beneath its Chelsea restaurant on 9 October. The opening will extend the French brasserie’s offer into late-night hospitality following its launch on the corner of Sloane Square earlier this summer. Operated by La Nouvelle Garde, Venus Bar has been developed with long-term design partner B3 Designers and will take … [Read more...]
Mocktail Demand Rises 19% as Greene King Customers Moderate Drinking
Demand for alcohol-free cocktails at Greene King pubs has increased by 19% compared with 2024 as more customers moderate their drinking throughout the year. New research from the pub company found that customers are increasingly choosing low and no alcohol options across all drinks categories. Low and no alcohol beer continues to account for almost half of sales within … [Read more...]
Desborough Community Pub Reopens Following £260,000 Refurbishment
The George in Desborough has reopened following a £260,000 refurbishment funded by licensee Vanessa Amoako and Admiral Taverns. The investment has transformed the High Street community pub while retaining a number of its original features. Inside, the venue has been updated with new fittings, furniture, flooring and décor throughout. A new games room has also been … [Read more...]
Star Pubs Launches Cask Ale Training Programme for Publicans
Star Pubs has partnered with 30 brewers from across the UK to launch a free cask ale training programme designed to help publicans improve quality and increase sales. Called Hello Cask, the programme forms part of a wider package of cask ale support from Star Pubs and has been launched to coincide with Cask Ale Week. The training was developed following research with … [Read more...]
Marston’s to roll out charity micro-donation scheme to over 1,000 local pubs
Leading local pub company Marston's is set to roll out its partnership with micro-donation charity Pennies to more than 1,000 pubs across its estate from October, following a successful pilot programme. As part of Marston's charitable giving strategy, the initiative will give guests the option to make a small 20p donation at the point of payment; providing a simple way to … [Read more...]
Greene King increases investment in London
Greene King is driving investment in its London pubs as the business strives to deliver outstanding customer experiences whilst preserving the unique heritage of its much-loved venues across the capital. To date in 2026, Greene King has invested over £6 million in 20 pubs across Greater London, spanning its managed pubs and its leased, tenanted and franchise business, Pub … [Read more...]
Shepshed Community Pub Reopens Following £230,000 Refurbishment
The Top Railway in Shepshed has reopened following a £230,000 refurbishment funded by licensee Joe Finnigan and Admiral Taverns. The investment has transformed the Charnwood Road community pub while retaining original features including its traditional wooden flooring. Inside, the refurbishment has introduced new fixtures, fittings, furniture and décor throughout the … [Read more...]
Bristol Cocktail Weekend Reveals Full Programme for 2026
Bristol Cocktail Weekend has revealed its full programme for 2026, with four days of cocktails, food, tastings, masterclasses and live entertainment taking place across the city from 24 to 27 September. Now in its fourth year, the event will give wristband holders access to exclusive signature cocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives at participating venues. This year’s … [Read more...]
CAMRA Reveals 16 Pub of the Year Regional Winners Ahead of Bank Holiday
CAMRA has revealed the 16 pubs progressing to the next stage of its 2026 Pub of the Year competition ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. The winners represent CAMRA’s regions across England alongside the overall winners for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All 16 will now progress to the super-regional stage of judging, with four finalists due to be announced in … [Read more...]
Brakspear Reports 16% Turnover Growth as Pub Estate Investment Continues
Brakspear parent company J T Davies & Sons Holdings Limited has reported turnover of £47.9 million for the year ended 28 December 2025, an increase of 16% on the previous year. EBITDA before exceptional items increased by 6% to £11.4 million, while operating profit remained stable at £7.2 million. Growth was recorded across both sides of the Henley-based pub … [Read more...]
West Country Pub Operator Recognised for 46 Years in Hospitality
Bristol licensee Duncan Smith has received a Dedicated Service Award from Heineken-owned Star Pubs in recognition of his contribution to local communities during 46 years in the pub industry. Smith has spent 36 years as licensee of The Sandringham on Sandy Park Road in Brislington, making him the area’s longest-serving licensee. The award was presented by . Born and … [Read more...]
Greene King Loyalty Programme Reaches Two Million Customers
Greene King has reached two million customers registered with its loyalty and rewards programme less than a year after launching its integrated app. The milestone marks the next stage in the pub company’s loyalty strategy, with Greene King now introducing ‘Missions’, which will allow customers to complete set targets in order to unlock rewards. The Greene King app … [Read more...]
The Boot in Histon to Reopen Following £250,000 Refurbishment
Heartwood Collection is to reopen The Boot in Histon on Thursday 27 August following a £250,000 refurbishment of the community pub. The Boot will reopen from 4pm following improvements to its interiors and outdoor areas as part of Heartwood Collection’s wider programme of investment across its existing pub estate. The refurbishment has included refreshed interiors, … [Read more...]
