Beer

Takeaway pints banned as England heads back into lockdown

05-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Hospitality venues across England will once again be banned from selling takeaway alcoholic drinks under new national lockdown measures.

Marston’s to operate SA Brain’s 156-strong Welsh pub estate

23-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Marston’s has struck a deal to operate SA Brain’s 156-strong Welsh pub portfolio on a combination of leased and management contract arrangements.

Drinks

Liquid assets: December's latest drinks launches

07-Dec-2020 By Restaurant

Christmas cocktails, mince pie hard seltzer, medicinal mushroom beer and botanical rum expressions make up some of the most interesting new drinks launches for the festive period.

Drinks

Liquid assets: November's latest drinks launches

06-Nov-2020 By Restaurant

Pink prosecco, bottled cocktails, booze-free Guinness and zero-alcohol aperitifs are just some of the recent new drinks launches vying for a spot on your back bar.

Legislative loophole allows for takeaway beer sales

04-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

The Government has partially U-turned on its decision to ban pubs in England selling takeaway alcoholic drinks during the forthcoming November lockdown, legislation published yesterday (3 November) shows.

Takeaway beer ban branded 'soul destroying' as pubs call for urgent rethink

02-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

A ban on pubs in England selling takeaway drinks during the forthcoming November lockdown has been branded 'soul destroying', with industry voices calling for the Government to rethink the measure.

UK’s ‘biggest beer hall’ to open at Truman’s brewery

13-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

East London events space Truman’s brewery is to launch a huge beer hall and street food market.

JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

12-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

JKS Restaurants has launched an online store that brings together its three top-end Indian brands to offer restaurant-prepared meal boxes, alcoholic drinks and pantry items nationwide.

Pub sector urges a Government 'change of tack' to avoid £7.4bn hit to economy

05-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

The value of the British beer and pub sector will take a £7.4bn hit, with a third of jobs lost in the industry, unless the Government changes its approach to the Coronavirus pandemic, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned.

DRINKS

Liquid assets: October's latest drinks launches

02-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

From a cold brew concentrate for the perfect espresso Martini to a new style of 'hydro' gin, here are the drinks launches to look out for this month.

Wetherspoon poster on cheaper beer branded misleading by CAMRA

14-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Society for Independent Brewers (SIBA) have attacked a promotional poster from JD Wetherspoon advertising lower prices for alcoholic drinks following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a VAT reduction last week.

Drinks

Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

26-Jun-2020 By Big Hospitality

Citrusy beers (with or without booze), pre-batched coktails, imaginative mixers and flavoured gins are among the new drinks launches designed to keep your customers happy this summer.

United We Stand

Diageo launches global $100m recovery fund for pubs and bars

25-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Drinks giant Diageo has launched a $100m (£80m) fund to help pubs and bars across the globe recover from the Coronavirus crisis.

Drinks

Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches

12-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

From pre-bottled Negronis and British rum to a caffeine-spiked liqueur and perfume-inspired gin, here's this month's rundown of the latest drinks products vying for space on your back bar

Manchester bar and restaurant instals forehead temperature scanners for post lockdown reopening

02-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

A Manchester venue has installed forehead scanners to check the temperature of its customers in preparation for its reopening.

Bundobust launches online beer and bottle shop Patel's Off Licence

01-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Indian street food and craft beer specialist Bundobust has launched an online beer and bottle shop.

Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh to launch Project Pint

26-May-2020 By Restaurant

Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh is launching a campaign championing the role of pubs – and the pint – in British society.

#UnitedWeStand

Licensees can claim duty credit on wasted beer

30-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

Operators can claim credit for ullage on unsold beer, which could potentially save pubs “a fortune”, it is understood.

Budget 2020: Industry warns over impact of alcohol tax rise

04-Mar-2020 By Sophie Witts

The possibility of an automatic rise in alcohol duty in next week’s Budget has sparked warnings over the impact of price increases from industry trade bodies.

BrewDog to serve beer in cans upcycled from other brands

07-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog is to start serving beer in cans upcycled from other brands as part of six-point plan to reduce its environmental impact.

Big Drop to launch £1m crowdfund to grow alcohol-free craft beer business

20-Jan-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Alcohol craft beer company Big Drop is launching a crowdfunding campaign to help it continue to expand across the globe.

Temple of Seitan partners with BrewDog to serve vegan fast food across the UK

14-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

London-based vegan fast food brand Temple of Seitan has signed a deal to serve elements of its menu in BrewDog bars across the UK from today (14 January).

BrewDog advert banned after being displayed outside school

18-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

An "offensive" BrewDog advert for alcohol-free beer has been banned after it was placed outside a primary school.

Breakfast Club targeting regional and London expansion

11-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Breakfast Club has appointed Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh as chairman as it gears up for further expansion.

Watchdog warns Stonegate pub merger could lead to higher prices

06-Dec-2019 By Sophie Witts

A £1.3bn merger between Slug & Lettuce operator Stonegate and pub chain Ei Group could lead to higher prices in some areas, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned.

Four-and-a-half hour party people: Brits spend £70 on a night out

30-Sep-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Consumers are spending an average of £70.69 on a night out – including drinks at home, transport and food and drinks out, according to the latest Deltic Night Index.

The Lowdown: BrewDog's Boris beer

05-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

BrewDog has decided to protest the actions of Prime Minster Boris Johnson with the launch of a new beer named Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris.

Greene King sale could have "major ramifications" for pubs

21-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

Trade union Unite is seeking assurances from Greene King that staff jobs are secure following the brewer's sale to Hong Kong’s richest family.

New conference Drink Tank is on the search for innovative new products

16-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Prospective drinks suppliers and innovative start-ups are being given the opportunity to pitch their concepts to key trade delegates as part of a new industry conference.

Drink Tank launched to give operators better liquid insight

09-Aug-2019 By Restaurant

Drink is a vital part of the on-trade market, but is your business making the most of the opportunity this fast changing market offers?

Bundobust to open restaurant and brewery in Manchester

29-Jul-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Gujarati vegetarian food and craft beer concept Bundobust is to open a second site in Manchester that will also be home to a large in-house brewery.

Drinks-led operators more optimistic about future than restaurants

11-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

A survey of 140 hospitality business leaders has found more than a quarter believe their company has under-performed in the last six months.

Little Creatures opens first UK site

08-May-2019 By James McAllister

Australian brewery Little Creatures has opened its first UK taproom and restaurant in London this month.

BrewDog to reach 100 bars and expand in to international airports

27-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog is to expand to over 100 sites this year, and plans to roll out in to airports internationally.

Second coming: MEATliquor to relocate flagship to Match Bar site

05-Feb-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurant group MEATailer has secured a new location for its flagship MEATliquor restaurant, just yards away from its Marylebone debut.

Beer + Burger Store to open third London restaurant

23-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Burgeoning London restaurant group Beer + Burger Store is to open a third site, in King’s Cross, this week.

Restaurant's Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 winners revealed

09-Jan-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The winners of Restaurant magazine's annual Readers’ Choice Awards have been revealed.

Seven restaurant chains make Fast Track 100

03-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Seven branded restaurant chains have made the Fast Track 100, an annual league table that ranks Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

The Lowdown: immersive bingo

08-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

What is being billed as the UK's first dedicated immersive bingo hall opens in London next month

What does Autumn Budget 2018 mean for hospitality?

30-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Autumn Budget drew a mixed reaction from the hospitality industry, with Chancellor Philip Hammond offering an olive branch to the high street, but facing criticism from winemakers.

BrewDog to launch craft beer bar franchise

09-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog is to start offering shareholders the chance to open their own craft beer bars under a franchise agreement.

How I Got Here: Dan Nathan

04-Oct-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Dan Nathan launched Beef & Brew with former Murano chef Jessica Simmons in 2015. A second site opened in Haggerston earlier this year.

Brewdog scraps plans for 'pro Trump' beer giveaway

27-Sep-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Brewdog has scrapped plans for a week-long collaboration with Atlanta-based brewery Scofflaw following a number of complaints on social media.

Mason & Company, the canal side craft beer bar in Hackney Wick, has announced its closure

11-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Five Points Brewing Co's sister company Mason & Company has closed. The bar and restaurant had been the first bricks-and-mortar site for Italian-American restaurant and co-founder Capish.

The great beer quiz: 25 questions to test your knowledge

26-Apr-2018 By Restaurant magazine

With a new breed of Millennial drinker demanding a better brew, it’s never been more important to know your beers. Take our quiz to discover if you’re lacking in the lager stakes or whether you’re a bona fide beer geek.

BrewDog's first beer-themed hotel will open in 2019

20-Feb-2018 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog is moving forward with plans to launch its first craft beer-themed hotel in the UK early next year.

BrewDog to open first airport bar in 2018

17-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog has revealed plans to open its first airport bar in 2018.

BrewDog on track to launch brew-your-own beer concept in London

08-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

BrewDog is on track to open its first London site where customers will learn how to brew their own beer.

MONTHLY COLUMN

Why is beer still the pour relation to wine?

10-Jul-2017 By Tony Naylor

It is the 10th International Beer Day on 4 August, an event that many restaurants may celebrate. But how genuine is the sector’s enthusiasm for craft beer?

Old dogs, new tricks: How BrewDog grew up

16-May-2017 By Mel Flahety

Once the young punks of the beer scene, BrewDog recently celebrated turning 10 with a £213m investment that will lead to a more grown up approach to world beer domination