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5 days ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
The area between the River Irwell and Deansgate comprises 20 buildings with the New World Trading Company occupying space in the Avenue, Courtyard. Here, general manager Danny Leach tells The Morning Advertiser all about the popular bar that hosts live music every day, festivals and has a food menu too.
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6 days ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
The Bury St Edmunds-based brewer is launching Back of the Net Pale Ale in time for the UEFA European Women’s Championship and reintroducing its Amplified Pale Ale cask beer as part of a partnership with a radio station. Back of the Net is said to be a 4% ABV golden ale with juicy citrus and tropical fruit characters.
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6 days ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
The move by the consumer organisation follows the demolition of Finn MacCool’s pub – which was a listed building – in Bushmills last month (May), and CAMRA NI believes this took place without planning permission. CAMRA NI, which has sent a letter to the Executive’s infrastructure minister, said: “Pubs must be protected from unlawful conversion and demolition because of their unique community value.
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1 week ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
A survey undertaken by UKHospitality (UKH), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and Hospitality Ulster (HU) has found that following the £3.4bn in extra costs that hit the sector in April, a significant number of pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels are now losing money and are at risk of failure The findings lay bare the impact of recent increases to employer national insurance contributions (NICS) and the changes to business rates support on...
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1 week ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
In January, the average price crashed through the £5 ceiling to reach £5.08 having been under £5 in 2024 – but the average price now is £5.17 a pint, according to data, which comes from The MA Pint Price Survey. The exclusive research from The Morning Advertiser means the average price of a pint – as submitted by licensees across England, Wales and Scotland – is a staggering 34p higher than the findings of the Office of National Statistics in its latest data, dating back to February 2025.
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1 week ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
However, the race is on for some of the brands available to make it big in pubs across the UK. One competitor is Botivo – which is described as “an intensely refreshing aperitivo, bursting with bitter-sweet, botanical and citrus notes” – said the sector has “really gathered pace over the past few years”. Botivo co-founder Imme Ermgassen added: “We try to look at each sector independently and pubs have always been a big focus for us. We felt no brand had really ever cracked low & no in pubs.
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1 week ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
The announcement came as the business announced its results for the 12 months ended 28 February 2025, which has seen a “resilient performance across the group”. C&C Group – which also operates drinks and wine distributor Matthew Clark Bibendum – saw net revenue rise 13% to €1.67bn, adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) up 18.3% to €112m and operating profit up 17.1% to €77m.
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1 week ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
The past six months, to 30 April 2025, has seen UK hospitality and leisure sector demonstrating resilience despite mounting cost pressures and evolving consumer behaviour, according to banking expert OakNorth. The business, which has provided financing to groups including all-day café-bar operator Loungers, Inception Group and Heartwood Collection, said in its latest Hospitality & Leisure Sector Pulse report, summer will boost sales “especially for outdoor beer gardens and lighter menu options”.
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2 weeks ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
The Government is seeking views and evidence to assess the pubs code’s operation and the pubs code adjudicator’s (PCA’s) performance between 2022 and 2025. The consultation, which closes on 14 August and is open to all, will help provide the evidence needed to review:The operation of the pubs codeThe performance of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA)The regulations setting the PCA’s costs, fees and financial penalties.
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2 weeks ago | 
morningadvertiser.co.uk | Gary Lloyd
Amber Taverns, which has its headquarters in Blackpool, made the announcement on Thursday 22 May with Brooke’s role beginning in mid-August 2025. The operator of 182 freehold community, wet-led pubs, said Brooke will succeed James Baer, the current CEO who founded Amber in 2005, with Baer taking on the role of chairman.
