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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

“Why are we drinking American beer to support the Home Nations in the World Cup?” That’s the question being asked by a beer campaign encouraging Brits to support homegrown independent beer this summer in pubs, bars and homes across the UK. The Indie Beer campaign has made available a tool that helps people find their local breweries and a ‘brewery checker’ that allows you to check whether the beer you’re buying is a genuine ‘Indie Beer’ or actually brewed or owned by a Global

Scottish pubs are set for a major World Cup boost, with an estimated 120,000 additional pints expected to be sold for Scotland’s opening match - worth around £600,000 to the trade, according to the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA). Despite the 2am kick-off limiting overall turnout, pubs across the country are still preparing for a busy shift as fans look for the best place to come together and back the national team. Paul Togneri from the SBPA said: “Even with a 2am kic

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

Guild members can access a discount code by logging into the Membership Area. If you have not registered for the website, please email secretary@beerguild.co.uk I wanted to send a final reminder about our upcoming NCTJ masterclasses taking place this June. With the first sessions now just days away, this is a good opportunity to secure places for any colleagues who may benefit. AI for journalists and communications professionals masterclass: 17 June. A practical session which

Thursday 11th June: More than 25 years after beginning her brewing career at Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with the company to create a special limited-edition beer for its pubs. Golden Times is a 4% ABV pale ale that celebrates shared brewing heritage, enduring friendships and a mutual passion for exceptional cask ale. More than just a seasonal release, Golden Times is also a deeply personal project for Georgina, who began her care

Lewes, East Sussex – 11 June 2026 Harvey’s Brewery is marking Sussex Day on 16th June with the release of Sussex Stronghold, a limited edition 6.0% ABV beer celebrating Sussex farming, brewing and the county’s rich agricultural heritage. Fifty years ago, Sussex was home to 27 hop growers. Today, only five remain. Harvey’s continues to work closely with each of them through long standing hop contracts, helping to preserve a tradition deeply rooted in the county. A warming pale

Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business of Greene King is investing over £200,000 to support its partners during this summer’s tournament of football. The investment includes supplier-backed promotional kits, marketing support and mobile bars designed to help Greene King’s leased, tenanted and franchise operators drive footfall and volume throughout the tournament. Promotional kits and materials supplied to Greene King’s partners include point-of

The UK's Biggest Beer Festival and the UK's Biggest Keg Ecosystem Come Together ekeg announced as Official Keg Partner of We Are Beer's London and Bristol Craft Beer Festivals 2026 We Are Beer, the UK's leading dedicated craft beer festival organiser, and ekeg, the UK and Ireland's leading keg and cask management ecosystem, today announce a landmark partnership. ekeg will serve as the Official Keg Partner of the London Craft Beer Festival and the Bristol Craft Beer Festival i