Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada is just a month away now and as the Premier League season comes to an end football fans are gearing up for a summer of World Cup football. England kick off their Group L games on Wednesday 17 June at 9pm UK time against Croatia. They then face Ghana on Tuesday 23 … [Read more...]
London’s Iconic Olympia Comes Alive as Latest Wave of Openings Announced for June 2026
Olympia, London’s newest destination for entertainment, culture, and hospitality, today announces its stellar lineup of summer launches. A curated mix of bars and restaurants, along with live entertainment venue, British Airways ARC, will open doors this June, marking a bold new chapter in the £1.3 billion transformation of the much-loved 140-year-old London … [Read more...]
Butcombe Group Opens Expanded Brown Cow in Fulham After £1.3m Investment
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Butcombe Group reopens the newly expanded Brown Cow in Fulham, following a £1.3M investment that has doubled the pub’s capacity, created new local jobs and significantly broadened its offer. The expansion and redevelopment of the Brown Cow represents the single largest investment scheme in the capital to date for … [Read more...]
Greene King’s Tub2pub Collects Record Number of Tubs for Sixth Consecutive Year Thanks to Huge Public Support
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, has announced that its ever-popular Tub2Pub community recycling initiative has collected a record number of tubs in 2026. This year’s campaign saw almost 295,000 plastic sweet and biscuit tubs dropped off at Greene King pubs, diverting them from … [Read more...]
Marford Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Red Lion on Marford Hill in Marford, will officially reopen on Saturday the 9th of May following an impressive combined investment of £177,000 from dedicated licensee Sophie Crewe and Admiral Taverns. This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Red Lion to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub enabling the … [Read more...]
Wells & Co Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments
Wells & Co, an estate of 160 pubs in the UK and 19 in France has announced the appointment of two senior leaders, further strengthening its executive team as the business continues to invest in its people, technology and long-term growth. Andy Garrard joins as IT Director, starting on 11 May 2026. He brings significant experience in leading large-scale technology … [Read more...]
Droitwich Community Pub Set Reopened Following Transformational Makeover
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The Westcroft, located on Ombersley Street West in Droitwich, officially reopened on Friday 1 May following a transformational investment of more than £273,005. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, … [Read more...]
Community Hub: Norfolk Pub Creates New Space for Families to Connect
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club A village pub in West Walton, Norfolk, is strengthening its role as a vital community hub with the launch of a new children’s play area and family‑friendly seating space. Publicans Dan and Claire Smethurst took over the King of Hearts in September 2025 with the aim to make it a real hub for the local community. … [Read more...]
Daventry Community Pub Relaunched Following Transformational Refurbishment
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Popular community pub, the Pike & Eel on 1 Tamar Square in Daventry, relaunched on Thursday 23 April following a transformational combined investment of £110,000 from experienced licensees, Mark Ford, Lynn Dorney and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a … [Read more...]
Acosta Tequila Makes Its Arrival in the Uk
Acosta Tequila has arrived in the UK, raising the spirit of Britain's tequila landscape through deep reverence for the craft, heritage and artistry behind one of Mexico's most storied spirits. Founded by Frank Acosta as a tribute to his Mexican heritage, the tequila house offers a rare founder-led authenticity in a category increasingly dominated by celebrity labels and global … [Read more...]
MGallery Collection and Chef Pam Reimagine the Art of Bar
Each year, World Cocktail Month sees MGallery Collection celebrate the art of mixology across its properties worldwide, turning the bar into a stage for creativity and connection. This year, MGallery Collection invites guests to experience the bar as a destination in its own right. In collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, the boutique hotel … [Read more...]
Inn The Sticks Collection Grows to Five Country Pubs with the Addition of The King’s Arms at Didmarton
Inn The Sticks is a growing collection of characterful English country pubs on the edge of the Cotswolds. The group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of The King's Arms at Didmarton. This comes only months after acquiring The Bull at Hinton, which brings the total number of pubs in the group to five. The Kings Arms joins The Bull at Hinton, The Langley Tap, … [Read more...]
New Midlands Food and Culture Venue Set for Summer After Opening Success
20,000 food and drink fans from across the Midlands have visited new Midlands food and culture venue Dockworks Waterfront in its first two months, the team behind the destination have revealed. Celebrating the success of their new Dudley waterside home, DDC bosses have also doubled down on a commitment to building the ‘ideal community space’ for the Black Country, working … [Read more...]
The Victory: Jamie Younger Returns to East Dulwich with a Reimagined Neighbourhood Pub
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Hospitality operator Jamie Younger will open The Victory on 26 May 2026 on Lordship Lane, East Dulwich. Formerly Franklins, the site will undergo a full refurbishment, marking both a return to its original name and a new chapter under Younger’s direction. Booking lines will go live on 11 May. A longstanding … [Read more...]
Bakewell Community Pub Revamped Following Transformational Refurbishment
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Popular community pub, The Bulls Head in Youlgreave, was officially revamped on Friday 17 April, following a combined investment of £90,000 from experienced licensees, Donna and Stephen Perry and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. Admiral Taverns has also recently worked with Alan and Suzanne … [Read more...]
