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All Pubs articles
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OpinionPickled passengers shouldn’t be allowed to take flight
Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin argues his airport pubs are are responsible and that drink restrictions are unworkable - but he may need to share some accountability for rising incidences of on-flight drunkenness
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NewsGreene King markets 10 freehold managed pubs
The pub and brewing group said the move forms part of its new estate strategy to set the business up for future growth
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NewsUKH urges government to provide hospitality energy support
The trade body has set out proposals for clear, targeted measures to support the sector through increased energy costs
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NewsPunch Pubs reports ‘strong profit growth’ in Q2
The community-focused pubco delivered like-for-like underlying EBITDA growth across both its leased and tenanted and pub partnership estates in the 28 weeks to 22 February 2026
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Analysis & InsightWetherspoon: Price hikes needed to offset cost pressures, analysts warn
As the pubco’s low-price, low-margin model comes under pressure, analysts question whether it can raise prices without putting off loyal customers
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NewsTim Martin: Wetherspoons customers have never caused issues on flights
Martin described Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s calls for airport passengers to be subject to a two-drink limit in pubs as a ‘big brother’ approach
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NewsWetherspoon keeps up sales momentum
The pubco achieved a 3.4% increase in like-for-like sales during the 13 weeks to 26 April, plus a 4.1% uplift in total sales
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NewsPubs closing at rate of two per day
Around 161 pubs permanently closed their doors in the first three months of the year – a 26% increased compared to the same period last year, according to the BBPA.
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NewsGreene King reduces loss with strong operating profit growth in FY25
The pub and brewing group reported a set of improved numbers for the 53 weeks to 4 January 2026, increasing group revenue by 3.6% and narrowing its losses to -£23.4m, driven by strong peak trading and disciplined cost control
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Weekend PressHeineken plans huge investment in hundreds of UK pubs ahead of World Cup
The Dutch brewing giant has revealed plans to invest more than £44 million into improvements for hundreds of its UK pubs, which will create around 850 jobs, The Independent reports
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Weekend PressCost of a pint hits £10 in London for first time
High-end bars now charging double-digits for draught as high taxes hammer hospitality sector, The Telegraph reports
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Weekend PressUK pub groups betting on World Cup to counter sluggish consumer demand
Optimism comes as a result of early bookings despite the sector enduring tepid sales growth in March, the FT reports
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Weekend PressGreene King boss says landlord applications are still pouring in
Demand to run bars is strong in the face of rising costs, Nick Mackenzie says, with occupancy rates of 98% across his company’s estate, The Times reports
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NewsWells & Co appoints new people director
Jody Bennett will join the family-owned brewer and pub operator, from her current role at Brewhouse & Kitchen, next month
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NewsGreene King puts 13 hotels in the market
The properties, which sit within Greene King’s Venture Hotels business, are being marketed for individual sale by Savills, and will enable the pub company to reinvest in its core estate
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NewsTube strikes knock hospitality revenue by 18%
Data from Harri shows pubs lost over half of their weekly takings during last week’s strikes with QSR outlets also significantly impacted
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InterviewsWren Pubs facing 'constant licensing battles’
The independent London pub group’s CEO, Jack Greenall, tells MCA that more needs to be done by both the government and local authorities to support expanding businesses like his
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News‘Challenging economic environment’ hits EBITDA at Glendola Leisure
Cost pressures including high interest rates and inflation contributed to a 15.7% decrease in adjusted EBITDA in the family-owned hospitality operator’s latest financial results
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants return to growth in March
Britain’s restaurant groups finished a difficult first quarter with modest like-for-like growth, data from the new NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals
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NewsWren Pubs appoints Rupert Clevely as non-executive chairman
The Geronimo Inns founder, who was also a key figure in the early success of Pizza Pilgrims, joins Wren as it prepares for its next phase of expansion