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The Albion, located in Bootle, officially reopened on Friday 24th of July following a transformational investment of more than £389,911. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Inside, the pub has been completely transformed to include brand new flooring, fixtures and fittings throughout. The refurbished pub also includes one new dart board a

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the finalists for the fifth annual BIH Spotlight Awards, recognising exceptional Black and ethnic minority talent across hospitality, food and drink in the UK. This year's finalists include Michelin-starred West African restaurant Chishuru, a Cantonese institution in Blackpool, Michael Wan’s Mandarin, a MasterChef champion Jhané Gibson, and professionals from some of the UK's leading hospitality businesses, reflecting the diversity

Hospitality and the public unite over calls for parity with European VAT rates ahead of new Chancellor’s first budget. Following Andy Burnham’s 20% cut to business rates for pubs and live music venues in his first week as Prime Minister, the #VATsTheProblem campaign has reached another milestone, with 300,000 people having signed the petition supporting a new rate of 10% VAT for hospitality businesses. Recent figures from an industry tracker survey, conducted by UKHospitality

Two much-loved publicans are retiring from The Safe Harbour in Fowey after decades of service running pubs with St Austell Brewery. Graham Allen is calling time on an impressive 35-year career with the independent Cornish family-run business, where his journey began at the Britannia Inn in Chacewater before he spent a decade working as a chef at The Customs House in Padstow. For the past 16 years, he has run The Safe Harbour, helping make it a popular destination for locals a

The Meadows, located in Bransholme, officially reopened on Thursday 23rd of July following a transformational investment of £376,142. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Behind the bar is experienced community hero Steph Moynes who has worked in the pub industry for almost two decades and is now the new operator at The Meadows. Steph’s ex

The wonderful waterways of London have played an important role in the life of the city for centuries. Over the years, great waterside pubs have shaped neighbourhoods, trade and culture, where pubs have naturally grown alongside them as places for people to gather, relax and share stories. This book celebrates at length the greatest waterside pubs of London with detailed history and other interesting facts for each pub, covering many years of change, creating an enthralling r

Sunrise Beverages and Orion Breweries today announced the next chapter of their UK partnership, including a renewed long-term agreement and a minority investment by Orion Breweries into Sunrise. The announcement builds on a successful UK launch partnership and reflects a shared ambition to continue expanding the Orion brand's presence across the UK on-trade and premium retail. Orion is Japan's original island lager and one of the country's most loved consumer brands. The brew

Wild-fermented premium English cider, reimagined for modern moments Hydes Cyder, the Hampshire-based producer of wild-fermented premium English cider, today announces the launch of its new 330ml sleek cans, arriving ahead of summer. Available in both the signature Hydes Cyder and the alcohol-free Hydes Lyte, the new format brings Hydes’ distinctive craftsmanship into a lighter, more versatile expression designed for contemporary lifestyles, premium hospitality, and elevated d

Devon's leading independent brewer returns as main beer sponsor for one of the country's biggest folk festivals Thousands of music lovers heading to the Sidmouth Folk Festival this week will once again be able to enjoy some of Devon's finest beers as Exeter Brewery returns as the festival's Main Beer Sponsor for a fifth consecutive year. The award-winning independent brewery will be serving its range of Devon brewed ales including organic Avocet, Ferryman, Fraidnot, Darkness

Iconic beer producer Theakston Brewery and fermentation pioneer, Equinox Kombucha, have joined forces to disrupt the adult drinks market. Hopbucha is an alcohol-free brew that brings together the rich tradition of British beer-making with the naturally fermented power of kombucha. And the innovation has already won over the judges at The Guild of Fine Food, who awarded Hopbucha a coveted Great Taste Award this week. Fizzy and flavourful, the functional drink is fermented usin

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Three Acre Brewery in Uckfield, Sussex taken home the Overall Champion Award at the Indie Beer Awards South East 2026 with their 'Bonfire Beer' – a dark, rich old ale. The independent brewery started off as a homebrew project in a potting shed in East Sussex, before moving to their permanent home at Little Goldsmiths Farm, where they now brew the South East's finest cask beer. Their Gold Winning cask ale 'Bonfire Beer' is described by the brewery as “Dark, rich and warming. W

There's a new beer settling into the cellar at Hook Norton Brewery, and it's turning tradition on its head - comfortably so! The historic Oxfordshire brewery, established in 1849, is thrilled to announce the launch of Old Hooky Zero, a premium zero alcohol ale crafted for those who love a timeless pub classic but prefer a lighter touch. Based on Hooky's legendary, multi-award-winning flagship ale Old Hooky - first brewed in 1977 and set to celebrate its 50th anniversary next

Thornbridge Brewery has been honoured with the Corporate Special Recognition Award (Company) at this year's charity awards, in recognition of its outstanding support for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity. The award was presented on Friday at a ceremony celebrating the achievements of individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond to support the charity, which provides vital care and support to children and families at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Simon Web

Hello friends of Belgian beer culture, it's time to register for the 7th edition of Belgium Beer Week from 25-31 August. But first, a long delayed thanks from us for making 2025 a success, with over 145 participants worldwide and in Belgium. We also thank BBW's ambassadors for the ongoing success. We appreciate your support for this non-profit venture to create together a worldwide celebration of Belgian beer culture, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of

A step in Damm's journey to becoming a total beverage business and a step up for Dalston's to grow across both UK on- and off-trade July 2026 Damm UK has taken a stake in London founded Dalston's Soda Co, as the first soft drinks partner in the Accelerator Programme at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. With the acquisition of the Old Speckled Hen brands earlier this month, this marks another step in Damm's journey to becoming a total beverage company. The partnership will se

The world's leading food and drink accreditation scheme announces 2026 results Today, 28 July 2026, the Guild of Fine Food has announced the results of this year's Great Taste. Among the 155 Great Taste 2026 award winning beers and ciders there were a total of 110 1-star awards, 39 2-star awards and 6 3-star awards assigned, including: Dream House from Left Handed Giant Brewing Co., Worley's Cider Special Reserve from Worley's Cider and Hofmeister Weisse from Hofmeister Brewi

Independent brewery expands retail footprint with Shorebreak and Diamondback in 86 stores Launceston-based Firebrand Brewing Co has strengthened its retail presence with the launch of two of its standout beers into 86 Co-op stores across Cornwall. The listing includes Shorebreak Alcohol-Free Hazy Pale and Diamondback West Coast IPA, giving shoppers across the county greater access to two of the brewery's fastest-growing products while reinforcing Firebrand's commitment to sup

London Historic Ales is a new Android app from an independent developer and real ale enthusiast at Cask Conditioned Code. It maps around 200 historic London pubs, pairing the story behind each building with the cask ales it typically serves, and links out to CAMRA resources including WhatPub and the National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors for those who want to dig deeper. In the spirit of the Guild's aim to educate, inform and inspire people about beer and pubs, the app

Cheersing the new glasses at The Fur & Feather. Credit Woodforde's Woodforde’s Brewery has unveiled its exciting new keg branding to match the strong on-trade presence boasted by its renowned cask range. The multi-award-winning brewery’s new look has been applied across its entire keg range ahead of Norfolk Day – including on keg lenses and glassware at pubs stocking its beers nationwide. It will also see its increasingly popular English Lager renamed as Woodforde’s Lager and