Beer

The latest low and non alcoholic drinks launches for January

Liquid assets: January 2024

By Restaurant

As dry January grips the nation, here's a round up the latest low and non alcoholic drinks launches to hit the market.

Liquid assets: December 2023

Liquid assets: December 2023

By Restaurant

Christmas tipples, small batch whiskies, and premium boxed wines are among this month's latest drinks launches.

BrewDog joins Tesco Clubcard scheme

BrewDog joins Tesco Clubcard scheme

By Restaurant

BrewDog has become a reward partner for Tesco Clubcard, allowing shopper to use their points for pints at the majority of its bars across the UK.

Biershenke acquires former Belgo Centraal in London's Covent Garden for new beer hall

Biershenke heads to Covent Garden

By James McAllister

Munich-style beer hall brand Bierschenke has acquired the former Belgo Centraal site in Covent Garden for its next London location with a view to opening in the spring.

Brewdog Waterloo UK's largest pub and bar

Latest opening: BrewDog Waterloo

By Joe Lutrario

The craft brewer and operator's latest site is its biggest yet, combining a micro-brewery, co-working space, 'secret' cocktail bar and even a florist.

Hospitality set for bumper Jubilee bank holiday with £2.9bn boost predicted

Hospitality set for bumper Jubilee bank holiday

By James McAllister

The UK hospitality industry is set for a bumper Jubilee bank holiday, with some resarch suggesting the sector is set for a £2.9bn boost over the four-day weekend (2-5 June).

On-trade lost £5.7bn in beer sales last year

On-trade lost £5.7bn in beer sales last year

By James McAllister

New data from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) reveals that the on-trade lost £5.7bn of revenue from beer sales alone in 2021 – equivalent to 1.4 billion pints.

No and low & non-alcoholic products for restaurants and bars dry January

Liquid Assets: Dry January special

By Restaurant

Our low & no picks include a gin that's intended to be microdosed, a new variant from Tuscan Tree and Beavertown's first non-alcoholic beer.

An aperitif for Indian food; the Banks brothers' new canned wine range; lychee-flavoured cider; and a Dangerous mandarin mezcal

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Restaurant

An aperitif created to complement Indian food; the Banks brothers' new canned wine range; a globetrotting gin; a lychee-flavoured cider; and a Dangerous new mezcal are among this month's biggest drinks launches.

Latest opening: Camden Beer Hall

Latest opening: Camden Beer Hall

By James McAllister

Popular north London brewery Camden Town has opened a Bavarian-style beer hall, with British chef Theo Randall brought in to oversee the food.

New drinks products for restaurants and pubs

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Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Joe Lutrario

This month's selection of new products includes an altruistic rum, new ultra lightweight glassware from Nude and a premium Prosecco looking to have a pop at champagne.

Blended whiskies, umami-packed gin, flavoured rums, creative mixers and tonics and highly drinkable beers

Drinks

Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Restaurant

Blended whiskies, an umami-packed gin, flavoured rums, creative mixers and tonics and highly drinkable beers make up this month's must-have list of drinks launches.

Number of UK breweries grew 7.5% in 2020 despite pandemic

Number of UK breweries grew 7.5% in 2020 despite pandemic

By Joe Lutrario

The Coronavirus’ devastating impact on pub, bar and restaurant beer sales hasn’t put entrepreneurs off launching new brewing businesses, with the total number of UK breweries increasing by 216 last year.

All the latest alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks launches february 2021

Drinks

Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

By Restaurant

This month's selection includes a left-field Australian whisky, grown up apple juice, luxury rums, carbon negative gins and a way to give cocktails a rooibos kick.

Alistair Darby steps down as Brains CEO

Alistair Darby steps down as Brains CEO

By James McAllister

SA Brain chief executive Alistair Darby has stepped down from the company after the completion of a deal that sees Marston’s take over the running of its pubs.