Bars (Drinking establishments)
Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer has been stocked in Chorley's Lockdown Kitchen & Bar, with the presenter himself expected to pay a visit soon. The bar's announcement on Facebook generated excitement among local customers, who praised the quality of the beer. Hawkstone Lager is brewed
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Located just outside Trinity shopping centre, on Boar Lane, Tapped is a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts and those seeking a unique drinking experience. With a wide range of products, including 13 cask lines, 14 keg lines, bottles, and cans, Tapped offers something for everyone. The bar's on-site
Bars (Drinking establishments)
The availability of independent cask ales is a defining feature of regional identity and heritage in pubs, as highlighted by the operator. However, the restrictive practice of pub companies limiting pubs to purchasing beer exclusively from national breweries or suppliers may be curtailing the enjoyment of this quintessentially British beverage.
Festivals
This year, Tap Social Movement, Oxford's award-winning social enterprise brewery and bakery, is hosting its fourth annual Change is Brewing beer festival on June 21. The event, which takes place at the Curtis Industrial Estate's Botley taproom, will celebrate modern independent beer with 13 leading breweries,
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Despite being granted a premises license to serve alcohol, Blue Monkey Brewery's new tap room has been mothballed after planning permission was rejected. The brewery, which produces just shy of one million pints a year at Giltbrook Industrial Park, spent a significant amount of money creating the rustic-style
Festivals
The Wyoming Brewers Festival is an annual event that takes place in Cheyenne's Depot Plaza, showcasing a diverse selection of beers from local and regional breweries. The festival is the largest fundraiser for the Cheyenne Depot Museum and has raised nearly $600,000 for its upkeep over the
Bars (Drinking establishments)
A neighbourhood pub in Reading that has been closed for years is finally set to reopen under new management. The Eldon Arms in Eldon Terrace was shut down in September 2022 after the previous operators, Wild Weather Brewery, were unable to keep the pub running. The new company, Nancy and
Bars (Drinking establishments)
This year's Dorset Beer Festival will be an exciting celebration of beer, music, and community, hosting over 50 cask and keg beers, live music, and artisan food stalls at the Hall & Woodhouse brewery in Blandford on June 13 and 14. The festival will feature beer tasting sessions
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As the murky brown waters of the Hunter river gradually rose around Hinton on Tuesday morning, locals defied the chaos by gathering at the Victoria Hotel to share stories and wait out the flood. Time appeared to slow down amidst the rising waters, allowing for the sighting of an exhausted
Bars (Drinking establishments)
The Brewery Wharf Tavern, a new venue located on the River Aire, is set to open in July 2025, promising a wide range of beers, real ales, wines, and cocktails, as well as dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients. The venue, owned by Whitelock's Group, will offer a large
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, the 16th-century Polgooth Inn has been a beloved hub for the local community and visitors alike for 15 years under the leadership of award-winning publicans Tanya and Alex Williams. With its stunning countryside surroundings, live music, and hearty food, the pub has become a
Bars (Drinking establishments)
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates' (SIBA) latest UK Brewery Tracker has reported a further decline in the number of active breweries in the UK. As of March 2025, the total number of active breweries stood at 1,641, a continuation of the downward trend reported in January.
