Corporate pub ownership in the UK grew rapidly after the 1989 Beer Orders, changing control from breweries to large pub companies (pubcos) that now dominate much of the hospitality industry.
British pubs are disappearing at an alarming rate, with the UK potentially losing 16,000 more pubs by 2050 if current closure trends continue. Rising costs, taxation, changing consumer habits, and property pressures are driving the decline.
The total number of breweries has continued to decline despite strong sales being reported by the sector, new data has found.
Almost half of hospitality chiefs said they are confident about the sector during the upcoming 12 months despite a multitude of cost pressures, including business rates…
The average cost of a pint of draught lager increased 12.5% in the year to October 2023 as pubs and brewers “struggle to survive”…
England is considering raising the upper limit for an ‘alcohol-free’ drink from 0.05% ABV to 0.5% ABV. How could this change the burgeoning alcohol-free market in the UK?
In 2020, the United Kingdom saw a total of approximately 46,800 pubs in operation, marking a decline of over 14,000 pubs since the turn of the millennium. This decrease, representing around 8,600 fewer pubs over the past decade, reflects a concerning trend in the British pub industry. While this decline can be attributed to a myriad of factors, we will delve into ten key reasons, acknowledging the backdrop of pub statistics and the recent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this quintessentially British institution…
Entries for the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Business Awards 2024 are now open, with the introduction of new categories…
The United Kingdom is a land steeped in brewing tradition, known worldwide for its classic beer styles like the bitter, porter, and stout. But in recent years, there has been a craft beer revolution sweeping across the nation. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the craft beer scene in the UK and uncover how the breweries in the country are contributing to this vibrant movement…