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The Windsor Castle in Carshalton is celebrating the transformation of its function space, The Cottage, following a £50,000 investment by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame - with the new-look venue now licensed to host wedding ceremonies. Dating back to 1860, the Windsor Castle has long been a favourite with the local community. The traditional pub was refurbished and reopened by Shepherd Neame in 2023, and the latest investment has transformed its dedic

At the 2026 World Beer Awards in London, Lindemans Brewery delivered an outstanding performance, with seven beers receiving medals across several categories, including one World’s Best, three Country Winner titles, three gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René, Lindemans Apple, and Lindemans Kriek 0,0%, not only won gold in their respective categories, but were also named Country Winner Belgium. Furthermore, Lindemans Kriek 0,0% was crowned “Wo

Horneywink Cider has launched its first vintage, the culmination of four years of hard work, passion and plenty of fun. Proudly rooted in Cornwall, Horneywink is an exceptionally made Fine Cider – intended to be sipped, savoured and shared with friends and family. Founded by husband and wife team, Chris and Sara with old school mate Paul, situated on Cornwall’s South Coast. Horneywink Cider brings together the desire to create a drink that is naturally high quality, shaped by

Beer lovers and music fans are being invited to turn their sheds, gardens, home bars and kitchens into festival venues this weekend as ShedFest returns for 2026. The virtual beer and music festival, organised by Sheffield-based beer-themed online station Ale & Radio, runs from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August, with a weekend of live-recorded music, beer-related content and contributions from the pub shed and home-bar community. Rather than requiring festival-goers to head for a

Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, has marked the first anniversary of its business-wide innovation and efficiency programme, after completing 53 operational trials designed to improve ways of working and customer experience, and strengthen long-term business resilience and growth. Launched to explore smarter, simpler and sustainable ways of operating, the programme has already tested a range of ideas in real-life pub environments, including self-clean

Madrí Excepcional is encouraging shoppers to embrace the spirit of Madrid this summer through a nationwide search for the new face of Madrí Excepcional, helping to keep the brand front of mind during one of the busiest trading periods of the year. The search follows research commissioned by Madrí Excepcional which finds that almost two-thirds of Brits (65%) would consider taking a career break in return for the opportunity to try their dream job. The campaign centres on the i

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: "Our sector supports more than a million jobs and over half of those employed in pubs are under-25s – so it's key we're able to keep putting money in people's pockets and build skills. "It's vital that regulation doesn't throttle our ability to be flexible and easily employ people, otherwise workers will suffer. Not only that, the Government's own impact assessment lays bare the scale of additional costs that

The Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company are excited to be welcoming cider lovers, cider enthusiasts and cidermakers back to Broome Farm in Peterstow for their annual ‘Ross Cider Festival’, running from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September this year. The festival is at the heart of the Ross Cider Company’s calendar. Started by third generation cidermaker Mike Johnson in 2001, the festival has continued every year since (except 2020 due to Covid), with the Ross Cider barns transfor

A new limited-edition 9.5% vintage ale inspired by a former favourite from the brewery's archives is being launched today by Wells & Co. to mark the birthday of founder Charles Wells (13 August). Named Old Bedford Ale, the beer celebrates the heritage of the Bedford-based brewer and reflects the spirit of innovation and adaptability that has helped the independent family business thrive across five generations. Revived as part of Wells & Co.'s 150th anniversary celebrations,

Curry Smugglers is broadening its foodie horizons. Having spent the last 2 years putting authentic Desi street snacking on a more enticing, premium pedestal, Steve Dass has taken the decision to return to his other foodie forte, craft beer. The proud, South Asian inspired challenger brand is launching a clean, crisp and light-bodied 4.2% ABV Basmati Rice Lager inspired by India’s proud brewing heritage and an alcohol-free Mango Mirchi Lager that combines Alphonso mangoes with

Members of the British Guild of Beer Writers are being offered a 15% discount on the Guild of Beer Sommeliers’ upcoming London courses this September. On Thursday 17th September, the Beer and Food Pairing Course will explore how food and beer flavours interact and introduce the recognised principles of successful pairing. Participants will also learn how to create beer and food matching menus and plan well-run events. Attendees will take part in a guided practical tasting of

The rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025 according to the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker, published today. For the first six months of 2026, net closures have averaged less than one brewery a week compared to nearly three week in 2025. Taking into account all brewery openings and closures in the UK the net brewery closure rate from January to June 2026 was -16, compared to a total loss of -137 breweries in 2025. “The figures released today a

In a statement, the German brewer said “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our owner, Werner Brombach, who died on Saturday at the age of 86, surrounded by his family, following a short illness. “Werner Brombach dedicated his life to the art of Bavarian brewing. As the second-generation owner of our brewery, founded in 1886, he transformed ERDINGER Weissbier into a brand known and loved around the world – while always remaining deeply connected to his hom

Chorus Fine English Sparkling Beer has landed a 2-Star Great Taste Award 2026 from the Guild of Fine Food - its third major industry accolade since launch, following Silver at the International Brewing Awards and Gold at the London Beer Competition. Tasted blind against thousands of entries without any knowledge of branding, packaging or provenance, the Great Taste judges praised Chorus as "a remarkable taste experience that could easily replace a sparkling wine whilst retain

Supporters returning to Bromley Football Club for the new football season will be able to enjoy a newly refurbished Ravens' Nest bar, following significant investment by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame. The brewer, which first became the National League club's official drinks supplier in 2022, recently extended its pouring rights partnership until 2032. The Ravens’ Nest project has been six months in the making and forms part of Shepherd Neame's ongoi

A champion home brewer will see his award-winning brew launch to the public today for the second year running. Stuart Hubbard took home the Gold at the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA) Homenbrew Beer Awards for the second year running in March this year, before joining the brewing team at Copper Beech Brewing Co in Worcester earlier this month to scale up his brew. His amber ale ‘Solar Flare’ featured Charles Faram’s experimental ‘CF243’ hops - which offer a

Popular community pub The Meon on Meon Road in Milton, Portsmouth will officially reopen at midday on Saturday 8th August following an impressive investment of £130,000 from Admiral Taverns, the UK's leading community pub company. Passionate licensee Rachel Pitt hopes the refurbishment will bring a new lease of life to the pub, with a modernised feel and fresh look - whilst still retaining its original, characterful features - enabling the pub to continue its tradition of bei

Mayfair's oldest surviving pub is set to begin an exciting new chapter as the Coach and Horses undergoes a major refurbishment designed to enhance the customer experience while preserving the character and heritage that have defined it for almost 300 years. Just a stone's throw from Berkeley Square, the Grade II-listed Coach and Horses in Hill Street has welcomed generations of customers since 1744, earning its reputation as one of London's most authentic and characterful tra

The Metropolitan Pub Company is partnering with More Curricular CIC to host a series of events celebrating the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, highlighting the role pubs can play in bringing people together around shared cultural experiences and local heritage. Taking place across The Ladbroke Arms, The Mitre and The Prince Bonaparte throughout August, the programme forms part of Carnival 60, a six-month heritage initiative raising awareness of the origins, history