Craft Beer

Squawk Brewing Co announces closure after 10 years

26-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Manchester’s Squawk Brewing Co has announced its closure after 10 years.

North Brewing sold to Kirkstall owner

26-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

North Brewing has been acquired by Steve Holt, owner of fellow Leeds-based brewery Kirkstall, in a pre-pack deal that will secure the jobs of 78 North employees.

North Brewing ‘seeking investment’ to stave off administration threat

18-Jan-2024 By James Beeson

North Brewing is actively seeking investment to secure its future, after solicitors acting on behalf of the Leeds-based brewery filed notice of intent (NOI) to appoint administrators

Cold comfort: BrewDog is cutting the price of beer when the mercury rises

23-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

BrewDog is to cut the price of its beer at its bars if the weather gets warmer in a one-week promotional offer.

Kill The Cat team launches Spitalfields bar and kitchen

21-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

The team behind craft beer bar and bottle shop Kill The Cat on London's Brick Lane has launched a new bar and kitchen concept within Spitalfields Market.

Bundobust heads to Birmingham

03-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Indian street food and craft beer hall brand Bundobust is heading to Birmingham for its fifth opening.

Mondo Beer + Pizza to open first permanent venue

22-Mar-2023 By BigHospiatlity

Mondo Beer + Pizza has chosen London’s Borough Yards for the opening its first bricks and mortar venue.

BrewDog set for 'rapid market growth' in China under new joint venture

20-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

BrewDog is set for major expansion across Greater China after sealing a joint venture partnership in the country with Budweiser China.

Wild Beer Co brand saved following purchase by Curious Brewery

09-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Bristol-based brewery Wild Beer Co has been bought by Kent’s Curious Brewery for an undisclosed sum.

North brewery to open first venue outside of Yorkshire

21-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Independent Leeds-based brewery North will open its ninth venue this year and the first outside of its home county of Yorkshire.

BrewDog's James Watt condemns 'clueless Government' as bar group permanently closes six sites

31-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has announced that six of the group's UK bars are to close permanently in the face of soaring energy and cost price increases.

Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for September

30-Aug-2022 By BigHospiality

Fine wine from St John, Pedro Ximénez cask-aged beer and a range of cider for people that don't like cider are among the key drinks launches this month.

BrewDog applications up over 75% as it delivers first 'blueprint' profit share

15-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

BrewDog reports that job applications across its business are up by more than 75% as it delivers the first of its 'blueprint' profit share bonuses to bar staff.

Big dog: Brewdog to launch UK's largest pub next month

05-Jul-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Craft beer brewer and operator Brewdog will open its biggest ever venue next month.

BrewDog to give staff shares worth £120,000 and split of bar profits

04-May-2022 By Restaurant

BrewDog will give 750 members of its staff shares worth £120,000 as well as share half of its bar profits with all bar workers under a new employee ownership programme.

The Italian Job set for Hackney

07-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Italian craft beer pub group The Italian Job is to open its fourth London site later this month on Cadogan Terrace in Hackney wick.

Craft Beer Co. to make City debut

29-Jul-2015 By Mark Wingett

The Craft Beer Co is set to make its debut in the City of London, after securing the leasehold of the former Trident Bar and Restaurant on Mitre Lane. 

Fordham Brewing Company expands range with launch of Route 1 Session IPA

14-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

Fordham Brewing Company has expanded its craft beer range with the launch of Route 1 Session IPA. 

BrewDog opens 13th craft beer bar, reveals international expansion plans

02-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

BrewDog has today opened the doors of its 13th craft beer bar in Shepherd’s Bush as the Scottish brewer and pub operator plans to open ‘at least another five’ in the next six months.

Craft Beer Co prepares to open fifth pub

13-Nov-2013 By Helen Gilbert

The Craft Beer Co is preparing to open its fifth site in Clapham at the end of November, just two years after launching its first pub in the capital. 

JD Wetherspoon launches American craft beer brewing initiative

30-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

JD Wetherspoon has invited selected craft brewers from America to produce their beers in the UK as part of a new initiative to capitalise on the UK's growing interest in craft beer.

Brewing up a storm: Craft beer sales continue to climb

13-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

While many drinks categories in the UK on-trade are declining in sales, craft beer is bucking the trend, with a sales growth of 79 per cent in the past year equating to 74 million pints being sold in pubs and bars across the country.

Beds & Bars launches Edinburgh craft beer bar Jake's Place

15-Apr-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Beds & Bars has opened Jake's Place, a craft beer bar specialising in American and Scottish beers and whiskies, on Edinburgh's Market Street and is considering opening other bars under a similar concept elsewhere in the UK.

BrewDog asks for input on specific sites to deliver eight more 2012 openings

20-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Scottish microbrewer and craft beer bar operator BrewDog plans to increase the size of its portfolio by 11 this year and with a venue in Nottingham now open and two more sites already planned is asking for input on specific locations and advice on where...