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Cost increases and the autumn Budget alongside declining drinks sales and flat in-venue dwell time sparked “concern” across the on-trade last month, new data has revealed. Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has outlined why it introduced a £2 surcharge on drinks after 10pm at one of its London sites. Paid for and content provided by Britvic Soft ...
Punch Pubs opens three pubs in space of one week
Oct 4, 2024 · Punch Pubs has opened three pubs within its leased and tenanted estate in the space of one week. First to welcome customers through the door was The Straw Bear pub in the Peterborough suburb of Whittlesey. Having been at the helm of The Straw Bear for several years, current managers Kim Howard and Jemma Burgess, will remain in charge at the ...
Guinness 0.0 to launch at four more London sites
Oct 7, 2024 · Diageo has announced Guinness 0.0 on draught will be launched at four London pubs following successful trials over the past year. The zero alcohol stout, which is dispensed on keg draught, has been served at the George, on Great Portland Street, in the London borough of Westminster, since 2023, and was launched more recently at the Devonshire ...
The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 82
Oct 9, 2024 · The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 82. The Lock In team take a look at the wide ranging cultural influences that are shaping the traditional pub environment from Irish bars to pubs with a Norwegian twist - what makes pubs such appealing melting pots? The Irish pub is perhaps the oldest example of a pub with a twist, but how do you ...
Shepherd Neame says it's committed to cask despite sales fall
Oct 8, 2024 · Britain’s oldest brewer has assured it is “completely committed” to brewing cask ale despite a decline in sales. In its latest trading update, released earlier this week, Shepherd Neame revealed it had seen a decline in cask sales over the past 12 months, noting a “shift” in consumer desire away from cask towards keg beers.
RTD market significantly impacting consumer choice in pubs
Oct 10, 2024 · Specifically, Pornstar Martinis were noted as the number one consumer drink of choice according to the report, with 14.2% of people choosing to drink them in RTD form. Mojito was also ranked as the consumer’s least favourite, noted at 5.6% in consumer preference. Diageo head of category development Jennifer Runciman provided her opinion on ...
How CityStack is supporting independent pubs in London
Oct 11, 2024 · The initiative aims to help consumers identify independent pubs in London and make budgeting for going out easier amid the cost-of-living-crisis through the sale of ‘giftsets’ containing information and discounts. Customers purchase a stack of beer mats from CityStack's website, in gift shops or in venues opting to sell the packs for £25.
Inside Uber pub the 55k Tonnes, Westminster, London
Oct 7, 2024 · The 55k Tonnes took over the Speaker, which is usually a real ale pub on Great Peter Street in Westminster. Guests can purchase carbon-neutral beers and can enjoy a happy hour from 5.50pm, which includes £5.50 drinks, designed to encourage people not to travel at rush hour. Customers can also benefit from a 55% discount on Uber Green rides to ...
New Product Development
This week's round up includes new products from BrewDog, J20, Thatchers, Adnams, Port Askaig, Greene King and more. Somerset-based cidermaker Thatchers has unveiled a new seasonal flavour for the on-trade, available on draught with its Fusion Font range. This week's round-up features new products from Captain Morgan, Dead Man's Fingers, Timothy ...
Pubs warned to prepare for Employment Rights Bill changes
Oct 11, 2024 · Major ramifications: Specialists warn pubs to prepare for Employment Rights Bill changes (Credit: Getty/Cecilie_Arcurs) Employment law specialists have advised the pub sector to review their employment practices now so they are ready to implement changes when the Employment Rights Bill comes into force. Changes suggested under the bill, which ...