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Chester based pub company, Admiral Taverns announced its partnership with Claire House last year. This year is the second year in a row that Admiral Taverns have organised a charity walk to give the charity a further funding boost, with over £100,000 being raised so far. £100K has been raised cumulatively for Claire House with pub fun days and other events from the past year. Admiral Taverns staff and their friends and families were joined by Claire House representatives on S

Independent pub group Craft Locals Ltd opens the doors to its third site, The Rose & Crown on Harefield Road, Rickmansworth, on Friday 22nd May, with a community crowdfunder campaign running until 23rd May to fund beer garden improvements. The group, owned by Dan Fox, has recently strengthened its operational team with the appointment of Mitch Adams as Operations Director. Adams brings hands-on experience as a former pub operator and drinks industry professional, joining at a

With new international distinctions, European recognition, and the announcement of a new Technical Director. The Greek Beer Awards Event Night took place successfully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the “Miltiadis Evert” Amphitheatre in Technopolis City of Athens. In its 9th edition, the competition brought together breweries, beer professionals, HoReCa representatives, journalists, and beer enthusiasts from Greece and abroad, once again confirming the international profile of the

Estrella Damm demonstrates that with just one sip of the lager it can take drinkers right back to Barcelona in its new summer campaign launching 16 May. In its biggest campaign of the year starring Catalan actor Albert Salazar (known to UK audiences from Never Have I Ever), the beer of Barcelona takes viewers on a vivid journey in his mind’s eye full of Mediterranean memories. The recollections activate all the senses whilst Belle & Sebastian’s “Another Sunny Day” plays — rep

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is delighted to announce their six incredible finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA). In partnership with Sky Business, the Licensee of the Year competition is widely regarded as the most rigorous and hard-fought award for individual licensee operators in the UK. Since the launch in January this year, licensee operators have been entering the competition, showing the judges evidence of how they have been building

Credit: Milly Fletcher St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to 175 years with the launch of a new anniversary book, A History of St Austell Brewery. Written by the company’s archivist Paul Holden, the book brings together stories, records and personal insight to chart the evolution of one of the South West’s leading independent, family-run brewing, hospitality and wholesale businesses — one that continues to thrive today. The story begins in 1851 with founder Walter Hicks, f

Bristol Beer Factory, the brewery behind one of the UK’s best-selling alcohol free beers, Clear Head, are kicking off a new summer campaign, ‘A Summer to Remember’, designed to celebrate the UK’s festival season with more clarity whilst raising money for the mental health initiative Talk Club. Launched in 2021, Clear Head was the first low-and-no beer for Bristol Beer Factory, and over the years it’s rapidly grown to become their second best selling beer, and the 11th best se

Popular community pub, the Hole in the Wall on Hole in the Wall Street in Caernarfon, officially reopened on Monday 11th May following a transformational investment of £120,000 from Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment breathes a new lease of life into the Hole in the Wall to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub ultimately enabling the licensees to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local residents. In

Guild members can get free entry to the launch event on Thursday 21st May by emailing Pete Brown, contact details below. Norwich City of Ale, the pioneering festival that unites pubs, breweries, and beer lovers across the city, returns from 21st May to 21st June 2026 for its 14th annual festival. This year 51 pubs, 28 breweries, and thousands of visitors will come together for a celebration of craft, cask and keg beer. Founded in 2011, City of Ale has grown into a nationally

Although there is no Great British Beer Festival this year, CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain is still going ahead and you are invited to hear the results. On Tuesday 19th May, CAMRA's Cambridge Beer Festival is hosting Champion Beer of Britain judging, and everyone is welcome to come and hear the results. Over 60 of the very best British cask beers will be judged by a mix of trained CAMRA judges, publicans, brewers, trade suppliers and, of course, Guild members. To accommodat

Two independent Lewes breweries, one with over 230 years of brewing heritage and the other one of the UK’s most exciting modern craft breweries, have come together to create a brand new collaborative beer launching in May 2026. Harvey’s Brewery and Beak Brewery have launched Spring, a limited edition 4.5% golden ale brewed at Beak Brewery in Lewes. Brewed with a blend of Harvey’s and Beak yeast, it opens with fresh grapefruit and bright citrus notes before soft tropical chara

National Pubwatch has launched the Safer Night Time Economy Awards, sponsored by Diageo, to recognise exceptional courage and commitment shown by individuals who go above and beyond to keep people safe in the licensed trade. The voluntary organisation, which supports more than 800 Pubwatch schemes across the UK, honoured 13 individuals whose actions prevented serious harm and saved lives. Their acts of bravery ranged from intervening in a knife attack and a drink-spiking inci

Wales’s independent brewing scene is thriving — and this July, it is all coming together under one roof. Indie Beer Fest Wales 2026 is a brand-new three-day festival at DEPOT Cardiff, bringing together over 35 independent Welsh breweries for a weekend of discovery, conversation, and seriously great beer. With 150+ beers on pour — keg and cask — live music, DJs, and street food, this is the biggest celebration of Welsh brewing culture ever staged. Indie Beer Fest Wales is part

Powder Monkey Group has announced the appointment of experienced business leader Andy Higginson as Non-Executive Director, supporting the company’s continued growth across brewing, hospitality and international markets. The appointment comes during a major period of expansion for Powder Monkey Group, which has added seven breweries to its portfolio during 2025 while continuing to grow its wholesale and hospitality operations both in the UK and overseas. Andy Higginson brings

North Yorkshire based brewery T&R Theakston has reinforced its commitment to pubs and bars across the UK with the appointment of four new members to its sales team, supporting the business’s continued growth in the on-trade. Bringing more than 60 years of combined experience in the beverage industry, the new team significantly strengthens Theakston’s ability to support publicans nationwide. The appointments come at an exciting time for the brewery as it approaches its bicente

Siren Craft Brew’s flagship Reading town centre bar, Siren RG1, turns two in May, and to celebrate the venue hosted a birthday party on Saturday 16th May 2026. Already a popular venue for families during the day, the celebration featured a family-friendly afternoon from midday and 2000s party vibes by night. No ticket was required, but tables could be booked in advance. George Upton, General Manager at Siren RG1, said: “Since joining Siren a couple of months ago it has felt l

Garage Project is an independent brewery based in Wellington, New Zealand. We’re known for challenging the notions of what beer can be since 2011. At our heart, we’re a progressive team that believes in brewing beautiful, unique New Zealand beers that are worth sharing. We’re here to try something new. Just like you. It’s been a very long time in-between drinks, but Garage Project is finally sending beers to the UK - at this stage, a single drop with limited stock. And they’v

Kent-based Curious Brewery has walked away with two Double Gold medals at the London Beer Competition 2026, renowned for showcasing the very best in brewing. The brewery’s premium beer, Curious Brew, was awarded 96 points for both International Lager of the Year and Beer of the Year UK in the International Lager category, earning it a Double Gold medal. Now in its seventh year, the London Beer Competition, organised by Beverage Trade Network, continues to set the benchmark fo

The results of the UK’s biggest regional beer competition have been revealed, with winners from across the Midlands and West of England named Champions in a broad range of beer styles and formats. Loose Cannon Brewery (Oxfordshire), Attic Brew Co (Birmingham) and Lincoln Green (Nottingham) took home the biggest awards, being named Overall Champions in the separate cask, keg, and bottle & can categories respectively. The awards are organised by the Society of Independent Brewe

With just under a month until the World Cup kicks off, British pubs are getting ready to welcome fans and the BBPA has released guidance to help them prepare. The BBPA has published guidance to help pubs across the country make the most of the upcoming tournament – an event which could mean an extra 50 million pints are sold if a home team were to reach the final. The guidance is available to all pubs and has been updated since the last tournament. Compiled by the BBPA in par