A community café at the Fishers Arms in Horncliffe, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, is bringing local people and groups together to help combat loneliness and isolation. Expert help and a Community Services Fund grant from Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify their services to help support people living in rural communities, was … [Read more...]
Bottle & Thyme relocating to Chesterfield’s Elder Way
Bottle & Thyme relocating to Chesterfield’s Elder Way. Chesterfield's town centre bar and restaurant, Bottle & Thyme, is expanding into the premises later this year. The family-owned and run business will relocate from its current premises on Knifesmithgate, where it has been based since 2017, to the flagship corner unit in the former Co-op department … [Read more...]
Young’s Pubs exceeds target to raise £200k for Wooden Spoon.
Young's Pubs exceeds target to raise £200k for Wooden Spoon. In the past year, Young’s & Co. Brewery P.L.C, with over 230 pubs across London and the South of England, has exceeded its fundraising target by raising £200,000 for children’s rugby charity, Wooden Spoon. As part of an ongoing partnership to give back to its local communities, Young’s joined … [Read more...]
Croeso saves Penarth’s Bear’s Head from the ever-increasing list of closures
Croeso saves Penarth’s Bear’s Head from the ever-increasing list of closures. Croeso Pubs, a South Wales pub chain which already runs seven venues including The Philharmonic, and Brewhouse in Cardiff, is taking over the lease of The Bear’s Head in Penarth. The pub in Windsor Road, Penarth, was formerly run by JD Wetherspoons, which announced its sudden closure in … [Read more...]
Heartwood acquire pub with rooms from Whitbread
Heartwood acquire pub with rooms from Whitbread. Heartwood Collection has announced their latest acquisition, The Manor Inn, Godalming from Whitbread Plc. The acquisition will see the 16 bedroom site renamed as ‘The Ragged Robin’ in a nod to the location and will undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment to create a further three bedrooms, 150 internal … [Read more...]
Adam Handling set to open The Tartan Fox in Cornwall
By Angela Green: Adam Handling set to open The Tartan Fox in Cornwall. Chef Adam Handling MBE is excited to announce the opening of his brand-new pub, The Tartan Fox, in Cornwall on 4th June 2024. The Tartan Fox, located in the picturesque countryside between Newquay and Truro, is Adam’s second venture in Cornwall, joining his restaurant and bar Ugly Butterfly in … [Read more...]
The Cardiff Townhouse open and buzzing
By Angela Green: The Cardiff Townhouse open and buzzing. Coppa Club opened the doors of its first Welsh location, The Cardiff Townhouse, on Monday 13th May 2024, bringing the iconic David Morgan department store back to life with an all-day socialising, bar, café and dining venue set right in the heart of The Hayes. The buzzy atmosphere - from early to late - has all-day … [Read more...]
Yr Eagles provides safe space to help local peoples’ health and wellbeing
By Angela Green: Yr Eagles provides safe space to help local peoples’ health and wellbeing. Yr Eagles in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, is supporting the activities of community groups as part of its approach to tackle social isolation and support the wellbeing of local people. Expert help and a Community Services Fund grant from Pub is The Hub was provided to purchase a new … [Read more...]
El Cenote opening in Camden
By Angela Green: El Cenote opening in Camden. Excitement buzzes in the heart of Camden as El Cenote, a new cocktail bar featuring an impressive food menu, announces its grand opening will be mid-May, located on the lively Inverness Street. At the helm of El Cenote’s vibrant atmosphere is Aima Indigo, a local resident of Camden with an impressive track record in the … [Read more...]
Offshore enabling people with cancer and their families Something to Look Forward To in 2024
By Angela Green: Offshore enabling people with cancer and their families Something to Look Forward To in 2024. A Lancashire pub with rooms is giving people with cancer and their families Something to Look Forward To in 2024, as part of a partnership with the charity website of the same name. Opening with fanfare by Lytham’s Jonas Armstrong in mid-March, … [Read more...]
Vesper Bar launches Essentia
Vesper Bar at The Dorchester is set to launch a brand-new cocktail list on April 26, 2024. Essentia celebrates the powerful connection between scent and memories, with each of the 11 new cocktails celebrating a personal experience from a different member of the Vesper Bar team, thereby transporting guests on an adventure with every sip. The Vesper Bar team, led by bar manager … [Read more...]
Stonegate Area Manager recognised for efforts for LGBTQ+ Charity, Stonewall Housing
Liam Martyn, a highly experienced Area Manager within Stonegate Group, has been recognised for his work championing Stonewall Housing, a charity dedicated to supporting thousands of LGBTQ+ people in the UK every year. The charity provides housing advice, advocacy and support for those that are facing homelessness and is the only UK based charity working with homeless LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]
Offshore pub with rooms makes waves on the Lancashire coast
St Anne’s newest Offshore has enjoyed an impressive first month since setting sail as a new-look pub with rooms in mid-March, with the newest reopening from The Inn Collection Group making waves on the Lancashire coast. Officially opened by ‘After the Flood’ star Jonas Armstrong, the debut weekend was a fun-filled three days, with Victorian fairground attractions to enjoy … [Read more...]
Soho pub to host commemorative event in honour of 25th anniversary of bombing
On Tuesday, 30th April from 5pm, the Admiral Duncan in London’s Soho is welcoming the LGBTQ+ community, regulars, locals, and allies to the venue to join its celebration of life and to commemorate its history. 25 years ago, the Admiral Duncan was at the centre of a three-part extremist bombing. The one-man campaign intended to stir up ethnic and homophobic tensions and the … [Read more...]
Chestnut expands Norfolk pub with rooms footprint through acquisition
The Lifeboat Inn and The Chequers Inn in the North Norfolk coastal village of Thornham have become the latest acquisitions for Chestnut. The acquisitions accelerate Chestnut’s foothold in the region, through the addition of a further 28 bedrooms – with the opportunity to add more. A 27% increase in the number of overnight stays going into 2023, according to data from Visit … [Read more...]