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The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has joined industry calls for urgent pub specific relief on Business Rates following the changes announced in the Autumn Budget. Without immediate support community pubs face significant and growing costs which ratchet up over three years, with an average pub seeing a 76% increase in Business Rates. In comparison, warehouses operated by online tech giants will only pay 16% more. The vast majority of beer from independen

Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, has seen one million customers sign up to its loyalty and rewards programme since the launch of its new app in September.  The one million milestone has been reached in just three months showing customers’ appetite for an intuitive app and added rewards.  Greene King made the multi-million-pound investment into the evolution of its app to enable better customer connection; allowing them to explore Greene King’s brands

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) is urging the Scottish Government to introduce a season-long trial to allow fans to enjoy a pint at the football. This weekend’s Scottish league cup final will see another set-piece football fixture pass by without Scottish football fans being able to enjoy a responsible pint at the country’s national stadium, despite rugby fans being able to have a drink when Glasgow Warriors take on Edinburgh Rugby at Barclay’s Hampden on Saturd

Wells & Co. proudly announced the reopening of The Playwright, a Nottingham pub in its managed estate, after a £500,000-plus refurbishment. Having reopened on Thursday 11th December, the project underscores Wells & Co’s commitment to backing its pub estate despite the mounting financial and operational pressures facing the sector, heightened by the recent Autumn Budget. The refurbishment is more than a lick of paint. As well as refreshing both exterior and interiors, it offer

Demand comes following emergency summit of sector chiefs in London to discuss impact of Budget and future of pubs  Rates relief could protect approximately 15,000 jobs    Following an emergency summit of pub chiefs yesterday, the British Beer and Pub Association has today issued an urgent call for Government to introduce a 30% pub-specific business rates relief to prevent widespread closures and protect approximately 15,000 jobs.    The demand came as the BBPA revealed the st

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has urged the Scottish Government to provide clear and consistent guidance to local Licensing Boards ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to ensure fans across Scotland can enjoy the tournament responsibly and safely.   In a letter to the First Minister, the SBPA welcomed the Government’s commitment to work closely with councils in preparation for the event and highlighted the vital role pubs and bars will play in bringing communities

Stirchley-based independent brewery  Attic Brew Co.  continued its mission to champion community and great beer last night with a surprise pint giveaway at popular Moseley venue  The Dark Horse . Unsuspecting customers were treated to a  free pint of Attic’s flagship pale ale, Intuition , as the Attic team arrived unannounced to buy the entire pub a drink. The activation is part of Attic Brew Co.’s ongoing campaign to give back to the communities that have supported them sinc

Vocation Brewery unveils pint-sized pub, The Wandering Inn, setting out to rally support for local pubs under pressure and remind people how great UK beer and pub culture is Embarking on a nationwide journey, the pint-sized pub is bringing bolder choices back to Britain’s beer scene, offering a taste of Vocation’s bold and flavourful beers to passers-by A new ‘Beer Audit’ highlights that consumers are frustrated by a lack of choice and calls for a ‘great tap liberation’ and a

The Prince of Wales in East Barnet, a Heartwood Inn, is gearing up for its very first Christmas since its reopening earlier this year, celebrating with a packed programme of festive events designed to bring the local community together.   Kicking things off on today, Thursday 11th December (7-9.30pm), The Prince of Wales will welcome the Peroni team as part of the 12 Pubs of Christmas trail, bringing live carols, festive giveaways, and a truck full of cheer. Designated driver

Portobello Brewing Co has been selected as the brewery of choice to supply the newly restored The Catford House, which reopened to the public in November.  Formerly The Catford Constitutional Club, the restored pub and garden in South East London was renovated by community organisation, Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA) and has opened as a community-led venue inside Catford’s oldest building.  The independent West-London Brewery, Portobello Brewing, is iconic w

David Gandy served pints at London’s Southbank to mark the launch of La Fontana di Peroni  ‘turning water into beer’, bringing Italian craftsmanship and holiday cheer to the nation Over half of Brits (83%) say uplifting public experiences such as Christmas light switch-ons and carolling are essential for the nation’s mood during winter   London, UK Wednesday 10 th  December  – Premium beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the UK’s most loved larger brand, added style and sophistication

To mark the opening of its new Taproom at the former Fire Station in Cheltenham, Mad Dog Brewery Co  will be treating the first 100 customers to a free pint on 13 December. Offering 100 per cent natural beer, the family-owned and run business will be opening the historic building from 12 noon. Famous for serving beer with all UK sourced natural ingredients, patrons can enjoy its core range including Kolsch style lager, Welsh Red Ale, American Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout and the B

The industry advert is inspired by the beloved 1970s Hovis advert championing the simple, heartfelt pleasures that pubs offer at the heart of local life. PubAid, the UK’s independent voice for pubs, has unveiled a new Christmas TV advert championing the industry’s vital contribution to community sport. Titled ‘The Pub Run’, the film follows publican Justine Lorriman of The Royal Dyche  in Burnley as she runs through the town, gradually joined by the many sports teams her pub

ERDINGER Alkoholfrei has broken with tradition by launching a campaign encouraging consumers to adopt a healthy lifestyle and get active at the start of the New year. It steps away from the customary drinks industry focus on just cutting back on alcohol in January and supports the brand’s reputation as the sporty thirst quencher.   The ‘Get Active with ERDINGER Alkoholfrei’ campaign will run on 500,000 neck collars carried on promotional 500ml bottles of the Bavarian low-alc

The Wellington on Picton Road in Wavetree, Liverpool reopened on Friday 28 th  November following a transformational investment of more than £315,000. 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. The investment has completely revitalised The Wellington, giving it an elevated look and feel throughout as well as an improved flow to enhance customer

'AleHunters' Paul Davies will be bringing his annual dark beer tasting to Brewery Market, Twickenham at 8pm on Thursday 18th December. Barring lockdown this event has been an annual treat since 2018. Paul says 'this year the beers are all from Belgium and are not commonly available for sale in the UK. Some are very limited edition releases and are hard to find even in Belgium. In fact some have already sold out.' The tasting will include festive sharing platters, lots of laug

Sport and exceptional hospitality remain at the heart of this iconic pub and hotel The Wellington in Waterloo has reopened after significant investment in its bedrooms, bar area and kitchen – including the addition of a new private meeting space. With Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and 14 TVs throughout the pub, The Wellington has become a regular for sports fans – serving up the best atmosphere to catch all the action. The pub’s new look offers up even better viewing opportunities

Independent family brewer, Shepherd Neame, is pulling out all the festive stops to ensure it’s a season to celebrate in its pubs and hotels – and also at home.   Festive favourite Christmas Ale (5% ABV on draught) has returned, and is now available at selected pubs across Kent, London and the South East.   The full-bodied beer, which boasts warming notes of mulled fruits and spices, combines pale and crystal malts with Target and Challenger hops for bitterness, and Goldings h

BeerX UK, organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards 2026 after achieving impressive growth in recent years.   Now by far the UK's biggest beer and brewing trade event, BeerX has been recognised by the judging panel of the TAF Awards after a record-breaking year in 2025, which clocked their largest attendance ever and a 50% bigger footprint than previous years.   “I am h

Locals in the village of Alpington and its surrounding villages can pop to the pub for all their essential food items after The Wheel of Fortune opened its village store in support of its local community.   The Alpington Community Shop was officially opened by local celebrity ITV Anglia news presenter David Whiteley.   Publicans Naomi Shulver and Barry Gelder took over The Wheel of Fortune in March 2022 after purchasing the freehold. They have worked hard to ensure the pub o