Premium pub and hotel operator, Young’s, will be opening its first site in Berkshire at The Lexicon Bracknell, the £240 million retail and leisure regeneration scheme which will open in Bracknell town centre in September 2017. Young’s will open in The Bull, a Grade II listed public house dating from the 1300s, where it will offer its award- winning food and drink. It will be … [Read more...]
Hackney levy will threaten venues
The ALMR has responded to Hackney Borough Council’s consultation on a proposed late night levy warning that the introduction of the measure would harm the area’s nightlife and threaten businesses. The Council’s consultation closes this Sunday 7 May. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The levy is a blunt and indiscriminate tax on hardworking businesses that already … [Read more...]
Brewhouse & Kitchen continues expansion with launch of Lichfield venue
Brewhouse & Kitchen has added to its nationwide portfolio with the launch of its new brewpub in Lichfield. Following an extensive refurbishment project, Brewhouse & Kitchen Lichfield is now open within the former premises of The Gatehouse at the top of Bird Street in the city centre. Boasting its own microbrewery and a dedicated brewer, the brewpub produces a range of … [Read more...]
Election 2017 – BBPA manifesto urges all parties to back policies for unlocking growth and investment in British beer and pubs
With the general election just weeks away, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published a manifesto for the brewing and pub industry outlining its priorities for a thriving beer and pub sector over the next five years. Unlocking growth and investment is key to meeting the challenges of Brexit, the manifesto says. Specific priorities designed to do just that in … [Read more...]
ALMR launches new Manifesto for eating and drinking out
The ALMR has launched its latest Manifesto to encourage both national and local governments to support the eating and drinking out sector. The Manifesto, launched at the ALMR’s 2017 Spring Conference, provides policy-makers with a clear outline of the contributions being made by the sector, and outlines key asks for the further support of pubs, restaurants and bars. ALMR … [Read more...]