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• HEINEKEN UK says managed operator pubs across its Star business enjoyed a major boost as fans turned out in force to watch England’s opening match against Croatia • Local pubs were busy from early evening through the final whistle as supporters gathered to watch the Three Lions begin their tournament campaign • The uplift follows strong trading seen in Scotland’s opener, where sales in Star Pubs Scottish managed operator venues rose 157% year on year despite a 2am kick-off

The Union Arms, located in Bristol, officially reopened on Friday 5th June following a transformational investment of more than £416,000. 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, as well as five flat screen televisions fitted with S

Cask Marque is rebranding its all-beer accreditation, Beer Marque, as the Perfect Pint Promise following extensive consumer research and an industry trial. Cask Marque has secured copyright and trademark protection for the Perfect Pint Promise logo, giving pubs and consumers a clear quality mark for draught beer and cider. The Perfect Pint Promise is designed to give beer drinkers confidence that participating pubs are committed to consistent beer quality, trained service and

The Guild's annual Summer Social will take place on Thursday 16th July (LCBF eve) between 6-9pm at Anspach & Hobday's The Arch House in Bermondsey. A special thank you to Anspach & Hobday for agreeing to host us this year. Event entry is free and our hosts have kindly offered a complimentary drink upon arrival. Thank you to our other industry partners, some of whom are providing samples for takeaway. The Guild will be providing complimentary food for attendees. All Guild indi

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CAMRA calls on MPs and ministers to back new law to stop heritage pubs being lost forever The consumer group CAMRA, which represents over 145,000 beer lovers and pubgoers, is throwing its weight behind a new law introduced to the House of Commons today which would give extra protections in law for historic and outstanding pubs in England. The 'Heritage Public Houses Bill' would better protect historic boozers from being lost to demolition or conversion. The Bill has been intr

A much-loved Victorian pub in one of Faversham's most prominent locations is searching for a new tenant to lead its next chapter following an extensive refurbishment. Shepherd Neame's The Railway Hotel in Preston Street, Faversham, has been welcoming customers since the 1850s and is now looking for dynamic new operators to relaunch the business and build on its loyal local following. One of the first landmarks visitors see when arriving in the bustling market town, the pub is

Scotland's next World Cup clash is set to deliver a major boost to pubs across the country, with an estimated 520,000 extra pints expected to be sold for Friday night's match against Morocco - worth around £2.6 million to the trade, analysis by the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA). The forecast follows a strong showing for Scotland's opening match against Haiti, which is estimated by the SBPA and Oxford Partnership to have driven sales of at least 380,000 extra pints,

Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, has reported that England's opening game against Croatia tonight (Wednesday, 17 June) is the top performing fixture of the tournament to date with 5.6k bookings for the match across its managed pubs. This is higher than England's first Euro 2024 match vs Serbia. To date, managed pubs have received bookings for 65k covers for this summer's international football fixtures. More than 4.5k people secured their seats in Gr

Windsor Castle, East Finchley, N2 The BII Licensee of the Year competition is widely regarded as the most rigorous and hard-fought award for individual licensee operators in the UK. Since January 2026, operators from across the UK have been whittled down from a field of over 800 nominations, all vying to become the next BII Licensee of the Year winner. Following a final judging day at Sky Head Quarters on Monday 15th June, where each of the six finalists faced three panels of

Three further candidates have passed the Guild of Beer Sommeliers exam and earned Beer Sommelier accreditation. This brings the number of newly qualified sommeliers to 14 since the programme was relaunched in 2025, adding to a community of more than 200 existing sommeliers. Eloise Nicholson-Phillips, a fermentation scientist at Murphy & Son; Naomi McFadyen from the Peak District; and Ciaran Prendeville, a London-based home brewer, successfully completed a rigorous examination

Premium cider-maker, Cornish Orchards, is partnering with Lost Oasis and acclaimed south west chef talent to bring 'Cornish Orchards Kitchen' to London, underlining a heavyweight national campaign and dedicated trade support • From June 2026 Cornish Orchards is at the heart of the Lost Oasis experience, an immersive event where Cornwall's iconic 'Lost Gardens of Heligan' transform the capital's busiest urban centre into a natural experience to socialise, relax, eat and drink,

June 2026: Learning Disability Week (15 - 21 June) is a timely reminder that people experience the world, learning and work in different ways. To support more inclusive hospitality workplaces, LTC is launching the 2026 edition of its Neurodiversity Guide to help hospitality businesses build a neuroinclusive workforce, covering common forms of neurodivergence including dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism and ADHD. Originally released in January 2025, the new version has been refresh

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “Thanks to the World Cup and Scotland’s fantastic performance, early indications suggest an extra 300,000 pints were poured in Scotland over the weekend. “We’re expecting England’s first match to draw fans to the pub and anticipate an extra five million pints will be pulled as we all cheer on the team, which will be a massive boost for the sector. “The best way to enjoy the match is, and always has been, down

Government's new Community Right to Buy Fund could be a game-changing lifeline for community groups who want to save their local CAMRA is saying cheers to a potentially game-changing new £61 million Community Right to Buy Fund, meaning community groups could take ownership of their local pub which is at risk of being sold, converted or demolished. The Campaign has made it clear to Government it needed to reinstate funding allowing community groups to take ownership of their m

• Flavoured lager is the fastest growing beer category in the on-trade - up 30% by volume in 2025* • Electric Tropical Lager is a 4% ABV tropical fruit-flavoured lager inspired by Electric Avenue • 87% of consumers said they would buy it again after sampling** Brixton Brewery has launched Electric Tropical Lager, a 4% ABV fruit-flavoured lager designed to help on-trade operators take advantage of the category's rapid growth. Inspired by the fruit stalls of Brixton's Electric

A brand new beer from Norfolk's largest independent brewery is set to be unveiled at the Royal Norfolk Show. The new Woodforde's Pale Ale is the brewery's latest permanent addition to its range – and beer fans can try it for the first time at this year's county show, starting Wednesday June 24. Brewed with a mix of Simcoe, Citra and Mosaic hops, the bright and refreshing 4% beer features gentle citrus and soft stone fruit flavours – making for an effortlessly drinkable pint.

This summer, Heartwood Inns is inviting guests to soak up the atmosphere of international football with live match screenings, exclusive food and drink offers, and seasonal specials across its collection of 36 characterful pubs and pubs with rooms. Throughout the tournament, guests can catch England's group stage fixtures, along with many of the biggest matches, all shown live. To mark the occasion, Heartwood has introduced a line-up of limited-time matchday specials, alongsi

Whether the forecast promises hailstorms, rolling clouds or a touch of classic British drizzle, Hook Norton Brewery is guaranteeing one thing this summer: one sip of their Haymaker Ale and it's sunshine dancing on your tongue. On Thursday July 2nd, from 6pm, the brewery will be launching the beer with free samples across multiple Hooky pubs. Where to make Hay The centrepiece of the celebrations will take place at The Butchers Arms, Balscote, North Oxfordshire, where guests ca

WHAT: The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven has raised £45,000 for charity this year, bringing the total it has raised over the past 17 years to £473,000. WHEN: The Happening is a celebration of the craft of brewing, along with great street food and top musical entertainment and was held from Thursday, June 11, to Saturday, June 13 WHERE: The Happening took place in a purpose-built marquee in Stonehaven's Baird Park. WHO: The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven is a n