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Greene King has revealed it has hit the milestone of 100 franchise pubs, four years after it launched its first franchise pub in 2021 It will continue to grow its franchise pub business in 2026, with a pipeline of 30 new openings, including expanding into Wales for the first time Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has announced it has reached the major milestone of 100 franchise pubs.  The milestone has been hit just over fou

A spectacular display of more than 1,000 balloons floating above Farringdon marked the reopening of historic City pub The Hoop and Grapes on Wednesday (February 4). The eye-catching launch transformed the five-storey building into a real-life version of the house from Disney’s Up, celebrating the long-awaited return of one of the area’s most distinctive pubs. Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has invested £1.8 million in restoring the Grade II-listed

LWC , the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, has partnered with Full Circle Brew Co. to launch a limited-edition cask beer to mark International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrating the skills and contribution of women across the beer industry. Created by women at every stage of its development, Equal Measure brings together female talent from brewing, design, sales and distribution, giving pubs and hospitality venues a meaningful way to champion women in beer on their ba

The Guild board is desperately sad to hear that long-time Guild member and wonderful writer Des De Moor has passed away. The outpouring of stories since the news tells its own story, but Des was one of the industry’s best-loved characters and writers. He started writing about beer around 2000, contributing to various CAMRA publications and beer magazines. He also wrote several books, including Cask: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture, which won Silver in the book

Evodia introduces new flavors for today’s most competitive beer styles, with their innovative fermentation technology. Yops® is a collection of next-generation flavors created through yeast fermentation, where terpenes and other key flavor molecules are leading the way into the future of flavor. A New Way to Build Flavor from Fermentation    Yops® represents a new era in brewing. Instead of relying only on flavor compounds extracted from plants, this yeast‑based technology pr

February 2026: Hospitality Rides launches raft of corporate sponsorship opportunities as challenge organisers sets ambition to raise over £500k for leading hospitality charities LTC and Only A Pavement Away  in 2026.   Led by ride founder and KAM Managing Director Katy Moses, 30 hospitality industry leaders will take on the annual industry cycle challenge from 18 – 26 April 2026 in an epic 400km cycle across Cuba to raise vital funds for people entering, working and leaving

Joule’s Brewery is delighted to announce that Nicola Gresty and Mark Ball have taken on the tenancy of The Butchers Arms, opening their doors to the village on Tuesday 10th February, from the evening onwards. To celebrate and to say a proper hello to the local community, Nicola and Mark will be offering 200 free pints on opening night, inviting neighbours and regulars alike to pop in, raise a glass, and get to know the new faces behind the bar. The couple are excited to begin

Chris Gosling Market Taverns has announced the appointment of Miles Slade as Managing Director, alongside Chris Gosling as Chief Accountant, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business builds on positive trading momentum and prepares for its next phase of growth.   Miles joins Market Taverns with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, including senior roles at  RedCat Pub Company, Urban Pubs & Bars, and JD Wetherspoon bringing both his expertise and a ge

Heartwood Inns is delighted to announce the opening of its 35th pub, The Woodman in Southgate, which has officially opened its doors to the public. The opening was celebrated with a launch event attended by members of the local community, marking the return of a much-loved pub to the heart of Southgate. Guests were invited to explore the newly refurbished space and join the team in celebrating this significant milestone for Heartwood Inns with an official ribbon cutting, live

Popular community pub, the Five Bells on 126 High Street   in Lower Halling ,  will officially reopen on Saturday 7th February following a transformational combined investment of £183,000   from experienced licensee Lloyd Slythe and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment will breathe   a new lease of life into the Five Bells to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful f

Commenting on the decision by several local authorities not to adopt 15 June as a bank holiday — despite its approval by Royal Proclamation and the Scottish Government’s aim of enabling communities to celebrate Scotland’s World Cup return together — the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has criticised the move and urged remaining councils to honour the holiday. Paul Togneri of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) said:  “We are deeply disappointed that several major Sco

Brew York  is proud to announce the launch of Hop Cat , a brand-new pale ale joining its much-loved Signature cask range , available from Monday 9th February. Always looking to evolve and refine its core offering, Brew York identified an opportunity to introduce a fresh, hop-forward pale ale designed specifically for cask — something modern, expressive, and effortlessly drinkable. Meet Hop Cat. ​ A lively pale ale with a very subtle haze and a whole lot of attitude, Hop Cat i

East London's Neckstamper Brewing have taken home the coveted 'Overall Champion' award at the Indie Beer Awards South East, beating a host of winners from across a broad range of keg beer categories in the final 'Champion of Champions' judging.  The brewery won Gold with their flagship 'Mizzle' New England style hazy IPA, a beer that has won the independent brewery multiple awards over the years and which will now go forward alongside the other category winners to the Nationa

In 2020 the TCCPA launched their Jean Nowell Bursary, in honour of the legacy of the late Jean Nowell and the committee are delighted to be offering the bursary again in 2026. The purpose of the Jean Nowell Bursary is to provide opportunities for people to be able to access a small amount of funding to support their progress, education and development. The individual bursaries are each worth up to £250 and up to 4 bursaries are available each year. A pioneering craft cider ma

Lallemand is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sylvie Van Zandycke, succeeding Brent Jordan, as the President & General Manager of its Brewing business, a global provider of fermentation ingredients, process aids, enzyme and education to the brewing industry, effective February 1st, 2026. Brent Jordan has successfully led the brewing business since 2012 and will transition to the role of Senior Vice President & Special Advisor at the Lallemand Group level, whilst sim

Carling, the UK’s number one core lager brand [1] , is bringing back its nationwide initiative to support grassroots football – partnering with pubs to offer local teams the chance to win fully personalised kits. The initiative aims to help pubs forge stronger connections with their local teams by helping them get match ready, with 25 grassroots clubs each receiving £3,000 worth of kit. The bundles include home and away shirts, training jackets, match and training balls, as

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has been awarded the Bronze Armed Forces Covenant Award, recognising its commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families across the pub and brewing sector.  The award follows the BBPA’s formal signing of the Armed Forces Covenant and confirms the trade body’s commitment to being an Armed Forces-friendly organisation.  Bronze status is awarded to organisations that demonstrate their understand

Popular community pub, the Black & Grey on Newgate Street   in Morpeth   will officially reopen on Friday 6th February   following a   transformational combined   investment of £257,00   from experienced licensee, Nina Smith and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment will breathe   a new lease of life into the Black & Grey to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful f

After 18 months of meticulous restoration following a devastating fire, Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce the official reopening of its historic 1894 Victorian Stable Block on Saturday, 14th February 2026. To celebrate the return of these majestic animals to their original home, the brewery is hosting an open day filled with heritage, heavy horses, and hops. A Valentine’s Day with a Difference Forget the standard box of chocolates. This Valentine’s Day, visitors are

The Golden Knight in Sapley Park in Huntingdon reopened on Friday 30th January following a transformational investment of almost £300,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 220 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Inside, The Golden Knight underwent a complete transformation to include brand new flooring, fixtures, fittings and furniture -  as well as five multiple flat scree