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Guinness Rations Supply to British Pubs as the Stout Surges in Popularity

VinePair

On Friday, The Guardian reported that Diageo the beer brands parent company was forced to ration orders of Guinness to British pubs after an astronomic rise in consumer demand. Pub owners in the U.K. The article Guinness Rations Supply to British Pubs as the Stout Surges in Popularity appeared first on VinePair.

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New Research Shows UEFA Champions League January Fixtures Set to Boost UK Pub

Bar Magazine

“After the celebrations in December we know that January can be a tough month for the on-trade and pubs and clubs will be looking for reasons to encourage people back to their local. Our latest research has shown that UEFA Champions League is the event most likely to make people return to the pub and break the dreaded dry January for.

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Summer’s Unlikeliest Cocktail Ingredient?

PUNCH

At the fairly traditional Irish pub—not a cocktail bar—Yale originally received some pushback about offering a Guinness-based cocktail. For Taylor Yale, a bartender at Hartley’s in Brooklyn, New York, the inspiration for the Guinn & Tonic was an espresso tonic spotted in a coffee shop. “I I said, That kind of looks like Guinness. ”

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The Drinks Trust launches £1m campaign “Face It Together” to support industry colleagues

Bar Magazine

The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts a decline in employment levels, and a recent survey by the BII reveals that one in four pubs anticipate having to close their doors. This year, businesses will face further tough decisions to reduce expenses.

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Heineken to invest £40m in UK pub arm Star Pubs

Just Drinks

The Dutch brewer Heineken is investing 40m in its UK pub arm Star Pubs to reopen and refurbish local venues.

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NEW RESEARCH REVEALS  THE SPECIAL APPEAL OF PUB ACCOMMODATION,  AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH 

Bar Magazine

CGA and Stay in a Pub reveal the special appeal of pub accommodation, in new report supported by VisitEngland and Zonal Consumers love the special atmosphere, food and welcome they get when they stay at pubs—but there’s potential to attract many more guests. However, the average length of stays has slipped from 2.2

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NO-SHOWS IN HOSPITALITY BACK UP TO RECORD-HIGH

Bar Magazine

New figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report, in partnership with CGA by NIQ, reveals that the number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants is back to a record high, with 14% of guests not honouring reservations or informing venues in advance that they need to cancel.