Pubs

Pub goers fume as Greene King begin cashless trial

Wetherspoons have added three new cocktails to its menu

Wetherspoons makes huge change to menu exciting pub-goers

A number of Wetherspoons pubs are at risk of closure

Wetherspoons pubs at risk of closure - full list revealed

The coronation of King Charles III is set to provide an £8billion boost to the UK economy

UK economy to see £8billion boost over coronation bank holiday weekend

Here’s some of the best beer gardens you can drink in this summer

11 best UK beer gardens to drink in this summer

Wetherspoons said its 800 pubs will be open for longer on the Sunday after King Charles’ coronation to mark the occasion.

Wetherspoons pubs to stay open late for King Charles coronation

Over 150 pubs forced to shut in England and Wales in 2023

Ex model and pub owner Jodie Kidd poses nude for new business sign

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

Wetherspoons offer huge discount for limited time only

Wetherspoons announce major change to their menu

Guinness is a famous drink to have around St Patrick’s Day

Cheapest and most expensive places to buy Guinness on St Patrick’s Day

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Marston’s Brewery has put put 61 pubs up for sale in fresh blow to the industry.

Marston’s put 61 pubs up for sale - see full list of sites at risk

Longer pub hours ideal chance to support local during coronation

Pubs to stay open until 1am on King Charles’ coronation weekend

Inside a 19th Century Edinburgh tavern. Scotland's fondness of drinking has been curbed by authorities for more than 600 years but attempt to limit consumption have often created more harmful environments PIC: Creative Commons.

Scotland's long love of the pub - and a 600-year mission to control our drinking

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said pub landlords and breweries are struggling with the soaring cost of energy, alcohol and food

Pubs warn of 2000 closures without government support for energy bills

A team of US scientists have worked out how to eliminate excess foam when pouring a beer.

New scientific discovery means cheaper pints could be on the way

Wetherspoons have increased their prices on a pint by 7.5%.

Wetherspoons increase prices on food and drinks across UK pubs

Some of Glasgow's finest dog-friendly pubs.

10 of the most dog-friendly pubs in Glasgow

A few of Edinburgh's most dog-friendly pubs.

13 dog friendly pubs in Edinburgh

A Slug and Lettuce pub in Cardiff, Wales.

Slug and Lettuce & Be At One owner reveals 1,000 pub sell off

SLTA boss Colin Wilkinson said increases in rates, operating costs, staff shortages and spiraling energy prices were taking their toll on pubs and bars Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Pubs and bars in plea for government help with 'tide' of financial challenges

A customer buys a drink at a Wetherspoons pub in Clapham, London.

Wetherspoon set to close dozens of pubs in 2023 - see full list

Experts at the ONS said the slight rise in gross domestic product (GDP) was supported by a strong showing by pubs and bars amid a boost from the winter World Cup in Qatar.

Recession 'delayed, not cancelled' after UK economy notches up November growth

No matter what Scottish city you are in there will be a great pub to visit for a drink and a snack.

The best pubs in Scotland’s eight cities – from Inverness to Edinburgh

CAMRA boss says duty cuts needed to save UK pubs

The Unruly Pig

Estrella Damm announce top 50 gastropubs in the UK for 2023

CAMRA have warned against the reduction in energy bill support.

CAMRA warns UK's 'beloved pubs' face closure as energy bill help cut

New Year’s Eve 2022: How to keep your friend safe when they are drunk

Thirsty Uber passenger dumbfounded after £10 pub trip results in bill for £35,000

Uber passenger charged over £35,000 for four-mile journey

Wetherspoons will introduce a much welcomed price slash on several items for a limited time in January.

Wetherspoons announce major change to drink prices in January

Colin Robinson, landlord of The Chestnut Tree Inn in Worcester, is cooking Christmas dinner for homeless and lonely people in the city.

Free Christmas dinners for the homeless thanks to kind pub landlord

Laws regarding the sale of alcohol in shops and supermarkets are more strict in Scotland than in England.

Everything you need to know about what time you can buy alcohol in Scotland

Report shows pubs could shut without extra energy bill support

Football fans celebrate while watching the live broadcast of the final of the 2020 UEFA European Championships between England and Italy in the Oxford Arms pub in Camden on July 11, 2021 in London.

Wetherspoon’s pubs to show World Cup games for first time

A group of Irish travellers were asked to leave a Greene King pub in Essex when trying to watch a Tyson Fury fight

Travellers receive payout after being banned from Greene King pub

The vast JD Wetherspoon pubs empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin 'cautiously optimistic' despite cooling sales

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

JD Wetherspoon cuts losses but warns of 'momentous challenge' and rising costs

Some of Scotland's best-reviewed bars on Tripadvisor.

These are the 13 most highly-rated pubs and bars in Scotland in 2022

JD Wetherspoons announces its selling 32 pubs across England - full list of pubs

JD Wetherspoons announces sale of 32 pubs across England

Winner of Great British Bake Off 2016 Candice Brown (Photo: Joe Pepler/PinPep)

How to get paid to sample food and drink for Heineken SmartDispense

Picture of someone drinking a pint of beer. Pic: PA

Pub owner warns pints could reach £20 amid energy crisis

BrewDog is feeling the pinch of the energy crisis.

Brewdog to close six pubs over spiralling energy costs

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoon eyes break even goal but warns over rising costs

Heineken is one of the world's largest brewers with major operations in Scotland and the UK. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Heineken to serve up more than 700 jobs as part of pub investment

This year there is just one May Bank Holiday. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

When is the May Bank Holiday 2022?

MV Caledonian Isles awaiting repair in Troon on Thursday. Picture: John Devlin

Petrol and beer runs dry as Arran counts the cost of the CalMac ferry breakdown

MV Caledonian Isles, in Troon on Thursday, has been out of action since an engine failure on Sunday. Picture: John Devlin

CalMac says ‘ageing fleet’ to blame as Arran runs dry of petrol and beer

M&S gives thousands of staff extra day off for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrat...

Cost of beer could rise to £7 a pint as pubs set to hike prices by 50p

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoons to offer up recovery hopes after likely festive headache

A host of venues across Scotland have scrapped plans for Hogmanay events. Picture: Jacky Ghossein/TSPL

Pubs and bars scrap Hogmanay plans as Covid-19 cases and restrictions bite

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has not ruled out further lockdown restrictions (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Health Secretary Sajid Javid refuses to rule out post-Christmas lockdown restric...

Pint prices could rise by 30p before any duty increases in the Budget (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of a pint of beer set to rise by 30p as pubs battle shortages

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Bruce Springsteen at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 30 May 2023.

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