A new publication from CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, highlights the hidden gems of British pub architecture with 270 pub interiors of outstanding historic interest. Available to purchase from 6 May, “Britain’s Best Real Heritage Pubs” by Neil Walker is a beautifully illustrated celebration of pub interiors, from rural time-warps, Victorian and Edwardian drinking palaces … [Read more...]
Dulwich’s Crown and Greyhound to add boutique hotel
Planning permission has been granted by Southwark Council to the Dulwich Estate for the well known Crown and Greyhound pub, situated in the middle of Dulwich Village, for: Refurbishment and extension of existing building comprising erection of rear extensions at basement, ground and first floor levels and external alterations to main building, demolition of existing rear … [Read more...]
Cappuccino is King of Coffee in UK Pubs
Research from food & drink research consultancy CGA Strategy reveals that an average pub food outlet serves 235 Coffees a week and that 1 in 4 of these is a Cappuccino. Coffee fits perfectly with the ever-growing importance of Food sales in the UK on-trade. Female-friendly facilities and dwell time essentials such as Wi-Fi also mean longer-lasting drinks such as Coffee … [Read more...]
Marston’s Collaborates with Shipyard Brewing Co.
Marston’s Collaborates with Shipyard Brewing Co. Marston’s aims to quench the growing thirst for ‘new world’ craft beers by building on the existing collaboration with Shipyard Brewing Co, which will see the launch of Shipyard American Pale Ale in a draught 30 litre keg format in May. American Pale Ale This collaboration is the next stage of a partnership established … [Read more...]
For sale: Fat Cat Café Bars
Colliers International has just announced that it has been instructed by Fat Cat Café Bars to dispose of six city and town centre bars around the country at a price in the region of £2 million. The venues are located in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Bow (East London), Bangor and Frodsham in Cheshire, and include one freehold and four free-of-tie leasehold properties. The … [Read more...]