A survey of the UK public commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale has found a 10% jump in the number of people who say the average price of a pint is unaffordable. In 2019 42% of respondents to a YouGov survey for CAMRA said the cost of a pint at the bar was...
The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is making a triumphant return to London tomorrow, following an unplanned two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Taking place at Olympia London from 2-6 August 2022, its return is a hugely positive sign for the industry. With nearly a...
The British Beer and Pub Association is predicting that 10 million pints worth £40m will be poured and enjoyed this Sunday as the Lionesses face Germany in the UEFA Women’s Euros. With momentum and support growing ahead of the game, and the country getting behind the...
Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery have announced a return to profit for their Northwest 254-pub estate as they continue to recover from the pandemic. Despite being closed for the first 4 months of the year, they have generated an operating profit of £4.5m after...
New research for industry body PubAid reveals a ‘disconnect’ between pubgoers’ love of their local and their appreciation of it as a centre for charity fundraising and grassroots sport support. An overwhelming majority of consumers (93%) believe the pub is at...
A survey of British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) members, has highlighted the fragility of pubs in every community across the UK, as they face huge inflationary headwinds, disproportionate costs for their businesses, severe staff shortages and the impact of the...