Bars (Drinking establishments)
Warm weather and Easter trade have driven a "much-needed lift in performance" for the UK pub and restaurant sector, according to Oxford Partnership's April 2025 Market Watch Snapshot. The report reveals total draught beer volumes in pubs, bars, and restaurants have risen 5% in the past
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Low-alcohol beers and ciders have witnessed a significant surge in demand across the UK pubs, driven largely by the 25-to-34-year-olds, who account for 21% of low and no alcohol beer sales. According to Stonegate, a leading pubco, more than 271,000 units of low-alcohol beers were sold across its 4,
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The Gazette brings you community news from around Basingstoke and surrounding villages, highlighting various events and activities happening in the area. From fundraising events and community markets to local news and updates, this week's edition covers it all. Key Takeaways: * The Cliddesden 'Ride and Stride' fundraising
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The Great Central Railway's (GCR) annual Beer Festival is set to take place from Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 10, showcasing a vast selection of over 100 beers and ciders from around the country. The event promises a variety of beer styles, including IPAs, amber ales, and
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Rishi Sunak's attempts to promote a new alcohol duty regime at a London beer festival were met with heckling from a pub owner, who pointed out the irony of raising taxes on the day the Premier was pouring a pint. Sunak's plans, which aim to simplify
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced awkward moments during a visit to a beer festival, where he was booed and heckled by attendees over his government's plans to increase taxes on a range of drinks. The Prime Minister defended the new regime, which he hailed as the "
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New York State's craft brewers showcased their excellence at the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado, earning a total of four medals, including one gold medal for Great South Bay Brewery's maple bacon porter specialty beer, "Hog Cabin". The festival, which took place during
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The 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, organized by the Brewers Association, awarded a record-breaking 275 medals to the best commercial breweries in the United States. The event, in its 29th year, saw a significant increase in participation, with 6,647 competition entries from 1,552 breweries across 50
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Trinity Brewing Co. brought home a silver medal for its Red Swingline IPA Primitif in the Brett Beer category, while Coors Banquet was crowned the best American-style lager in the land. The 34-year-old beer event drew 60,000 people to sample over 3,500 concoctions at the Colorado Convention Center,
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The 2015 Great American Beer Festival kicked off in Denver on September 24th, running through September 26th, attracting beer enthusiasts and locals alike. To enhance the experience, the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center hotel is providing a special deal for attendees. Guests can enjoy rates starting at $119 per
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On a chilly Friday evening, beer enthusiasts gathered at the Cheapside Pavilion for Lexington's 7th annual Fest-Of-Ales. The event featured an impressive lineup of 57 breweries, including local favorites Country Boy, Blue Stallion, and Kentucky Ale, offering an array of 160 beers for attendees to sample. With 20
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The Adel Beer Festival, a beloved annual event, has concluded its 2015 iteration with great success. Organized by Adel Cricket Club, the three-day festival featured 24 different beers, seven different ciders, and a range of local food and music. The event also included a Family Fun Day on Sunday and
