Independent family brewer and pub operator Wadworth recently presented a cheque for over £13,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance supporting the essential work done by the service. The funds were raised with the help of Wadworth’s pub customers who have donated clothing and textiles to the Salvation Army clothing banks located at their pubs. Following the donations, the Salvation … [Read more...]
Traffic jam leads to reopening of first pub in the UK to serve Tetley beer
A Husband-and-wife team have taken on Otley’s Bay Horse pub after they saw it was available while stuck in traffic as they passed through the town. The Market Place pub has been given a facelift by pub operator Hawthorn Leisure, spending £40,000 to refurbish the venue, alongside Dean and Jan Ball who invested £10,000 of their own to redecorate the interior. The pub is now … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon’s 12 day international beer festival to celebrate its 40th anniversary
A number of beers are being brewed exclusively for the 12-day festival, to tie in with the anniversary celebrations. In addition, beers from Australia, Guam, USA and Italy, together with beers from across the UK, will be available at more than 890 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The pubs will serve up to 40 beer each during the festival, which runs … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive announced at the British Beer & Pub Association
The British Beer and Pub Association has announced the appointment of Emma McClarkin as its new Chief Executive, starting her role in early November succeeding Brigid Simmonds. McClarkin served a 10-year term as a Conservative Member of the European Parliament. McClarkin has also held posts including Chairman of the Commonwealth Forum, Director of Global Policy for the … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns announces acquisition of 150 Star pubs
The Board of Admiral Taverns has announced reaching an agreement with Star Pubs & Bars to acquire a portfolio of 150 tenanted community pubs. The acquisition of the portfolio will take the Group’s estate to circa 950 pubs. Supported by investors Proprium Capital Partners and C&C Group, the Group has championed its ambitions to grow its estate and recently … [Read more...]