Greene King has extended its support for the Poppy Appeal by making poppies available across all 1,500 pubs in its managed estate for the first time. From 23 October, customers visiting managed Greene King and Belhaven pubs across England, Wales and Scotland will have the opportunity to donate to the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland, supporting serving personnel, … [Read more...]

NQ JPN has opened on Berwick Street in Soho, bringing together a late-night cocktail bar, electronic music and a specialist Japanese arcade. The new concept has been created by the team behind arcade bar NQ64 and occupies its former site at 53–54 Berwick Street following NQ64’s move to a larger Soho venue at Orange Yard. NQ JPN has been developed as a separate concept … [Read more...]

The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed Government measures aimed at reducing business bureaucracy, while warning that the changes will not address the wider financial pressures facing nightlife operators. The Government has announced measures expected to save British businesses almost £800 million annually through reduced administrative costs and extended … [Read more...]

Heartwood Collection has reopened The King’s Head in Teddington following an investment of more than £250,000. The pub reopened at 5pm following an extensive refurbishment covering its interiors and outdoor areas. Improvements include refreshed décor, new soft furnishings and upgraded external spaces, while the existing management team remains in place under General … [Read more...]

Castle Pubs, part of Mitchells & Butlers, will reopen The Prince Albert in Notting Hill on 12 November following an extensive renovation. Located on Pembridge Road, the 257-cover pub has undergone changes across both floors, including the introduction of a new first-floor dining area and bar, upgrades to its garden and a refreshed food offer. The redesign combines … [Read more...]

Pub Invest Group is to open The Irish Rover, a new traditional Irish bar on Liverpool’s Mathew Street, in late November. The venue will occupy almost 2,500 sq ft of first-floor space above the Rubber Soul Complex, with a dedicated entrance alongside the King John venue. The project will bring a previously unused upper floor back into operation, with the concept centred … [Read more...]

Family-run Sri Lankan kitchen Kamu will open its first central London residency at The Sun & 13 Cantons in Soho on 28 October. Founded by Deshan Warnasooriya, Kamu has built its business through a series of pub residencies across London, including the Coach & Horses in Leyton, Old Fountain in Shoreditch, Stapleton Tavern in Finsbury Park and Erin’s in … [Read more...]

Greene King has named nine General Managers of the Year at its annual Managed Pub Conference in Manchester. The event brought together 1,300 leaders from across the pub company’s managed estate and concluded with an awards ceremony recognising general managers from nine of its brands and operating formats. The General Manager of the Year awards recognise performance … [Read more...]

Albert’s Schloss has reported record beer sales during its 2026 Oktoberfest celebrations as the five-week festival enters its final week. The group sold almost 12,000 Oktoberfest pints across its venues in a single week, surpassing its previous weekly record of 10,000. Albert’s Schloss London remained the group’s highest-selling venue for Oktoberfest beer, pouring 4,000 … [Read more...]

Buzzworks has opened The Bass & Barrel in North Berwick following a seven-figure transformation of the former Nether Abbey Hotel. The pub, restaurant and 12-bedroom property on East Lothian’s coast officially opened on 20 October, introducing a new identity to the former hotel. The Bass & Barrel has been developed as a neighbourhood pub and restaurant serving … [Read more...]

Rocket Room will open its first standalone venue at Highcross Leicester this December, marking the activity bar brand’s second location. The 4,000 sq ft site in St Peter’s Square will also become the first Rocket Room to introduce a full food offer alongside its games and drinks operation. The menu will centre on Mexican-inspired dishes including pork carnitas tacos, … [Read more...]

The Halfway House on Halton Road in Runcorn has reopened following a £150,000 refurbishment. The investment has transformed both the interior and exterior of the community pub while creating eight new jobs for the local area. Mother-and-daughter team Mandy Schon and Gemma Conway, who are both from Runcorn, have managed the Halfway House for the past nine … [Read more...]

The Tame & Anker in Tamworth has reopened following a £350,000 investment by Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns. Located on Ellerbeck, the pub officially reopened on 9 October following a refurbishment of its interior and exterior. New operators Carly and Pedro Costa have taken over the pub. Both live locally and are entering the … [Read more...]

Coventry Cocktail Week has generated almost £1.2 million in estimated direct economic impact for the city’s hospitality sector since launching three years ago. The 10-day event, held in September, generated an estimated £475,769 for the city this year, an increase of more than £47,000 on the £428,580 recorded in 2025. The inaugural event generated £291,250 in 2024. More … [Read more...]