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Use it or lose it
The news of pub and brewery closures continues apace this year. Independents and freeholds that were battered by lockdown and then a wave of price inc...
Ladies in the lounge, gentlemen at the bar
Having moved to Shropshire recently, one of my new locals is the Loggerheads in Shrewsbury. A quirky, historic and reputedly haunted (aren’t they all?...
Just malt and hops make the perfect pint
One of the joys of pubs being fully open following the dread days of Covid and lockdown is the ability to enjoy fresh draught beer that’s a simple sym...
A tribute to pub dogs
One of the best gigs I ever had was managing the social media for a brewpub that wanted to tell the world it was dog friendly. I spent a few sunny spr...
Open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, MP
Dear Chancellor, Britain’s pubs and breweries are in crisis. In 2022 554 pubs closed and it’s estimated that 21 are closing every week this year. Las...
Fury over bulldozed pub
The loss of any pub saddens me. The destruction of a successful pub makes me boil with rage. The Bree Louise in Cobourg Street, North London, was just...
Historic hotels, strip mall chic and expansive brewpubs downunder
The last time I went to Australia was in 2004. I was a twenty something backpacker getting as far as I could on as little money as possible and tryin...
Going the extra ml
Misleading consumers is a serious matter, but that’s what I believe brewers are doing with their on pack measurements. Not that they are short changin...
Problem drinking? Brits are actually quite moderate drinkers
As regular as a red London bus, another report has come trundling along about “problem drinking”. It repeats the media mantra that the Brits consume t...
What does the future hold for pubs and breweries post pandemic?
After more than a year with minimal trade, for some pubs, the next few months could be their last hurrah. Many of us have built up savings and, over t...
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