Racehorse 'Thank You Ma'am' Saves Oxfordshire Village Pub
A country pub in Uffington rebrands as 'Thank You Ma'am' after a winning racehorse, in a unique bid to combat local closures and celebrate racing heritage. Join the celebration this Sunday.
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Sir Ian McKellen's pub: My £18.50 fish and chips review
A journalist visits The Grapes in Limehouse, a 500-year-old pub owned by Sir Ian McKellen, to sample its £18.50 fish and chips. Discover the historic venue's charm and the simple verdict on the meal.
King Charles's Pub Visits & Pint Moments Over the Years
From a post-polo pint in 1974 to pulling pints as King, we look at Charles's long-standing connection to British pubs and beer. Explore the royal's most memorable drinking moments. Cheers!
Pub's brutal Christmas guide to 'hated' customers
A Hartlepool pub's viral Facebook post outlines seven rules for festive revellers, warning that 'non-drinkers' who only visit in December are universally disliked. Read the full, unfiltered guide.
Top 10 cosiest UK Christmas pubs revealed
Discover the 10 cosiest pubs in the UK for a festive pint this Christmas, from a historic London tavern to charming country inns. Find your perfect spot to escape the cold.
Pub bans World Cup over fan behaviour fears
A Kent pub is refusing to show the 2026 World Cup, citing 'over the top' noise and beer-drenched patrons. It will host quizzes and karaoke instead. Read the full story.
Lord of the Rings stars win East London pub quiz
Sir Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan stunned locals by winning a pub quiz at The Grapes in Limehouse. The acting legends, bonded by Middle-earth, took home a £60 bar tab. Read the full story.
Bulldozer smashes into Welsh pub in targeted attack
A man is arrested after a bulldozer ploughs into the New Inn pub in Hirwaun, South Wales, flattening a car. Police confirm a targeted incident with no other injuries. Read the latest.
Lunch at Strictly star Gavin Henson's country pub reviewed
We visited Strictly star and rugby icon Gavin Henson's Vale of Glamorgan pub, The Fox, for a Sunday lunch. Discover if the food and atmosphere live up to the famous owner's reputation.
Crisps Voted UK's Favourite Pub Snack
A national poll settles the great British pub snack debate. Crisps are the clear winner, with dry roasted peanuts and sausage rolls completing the top three. Discover the full ranking.
Crocodile Dundee Pub Enters New Era Without Crocs
The iconic Crocodile Dundee pub in Australia undergoes a major transformation, keeping its famous beer but removing crocodiles. Discover the pub's new direction.
Ainslie's softened stance on Ratcliffe after sailing split
Seven months after his furious exit from INEOS, Sir Ben Ainslie reveals he'd share a drink with Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Discover how the sailing legend has moved on.
Thieves jailed for stealing bag in London pub
Two men sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after being caught on CCTV stealing a bag containing over £2,000 from a customer in a busy London pub. Watch the shocking footage.
Manchester pub quiz cheating scandal mirrors crime novel
Author Janice Hallett explores how a real-life pub quiz cheating scandal in Manchester uncannily mirrored her new crime novel 'The Killer Question', examining the surprisingly high stakes of Britain's favourite pastime.
The Shaston Arms: A Gen Z Pub Lacking Soul
Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and restaurant. The result is a sterile, expensive experience with service issues. Read the full verdict.
Clarkson fainted over £350k pub electricity bill
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he fainted after a £350,000 quote to fix his pub's electricity just days before opening. Discover the chaotic launch of The Farmer's Dog.
Wetherspoon's Christmas Menu: 6 Dishes Ranked
We tried six dishes from Wetherspoon's new Christmas menu. One dessert was so exceptional it left us speechless. Discover our honest rankings and must-try items.
London pub bans children after 6pm
The William The Fourth in Leyton has introduced an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback compared the venue to a 'creche'. Discover the new rules.
Wetherspoon confirms first Spain pub at Alicante Airport
Wetherspoon is opening its first mainland Europe pub at Alicante Airport in January 2026, serving British classics and local Spanish dishes to holidaymakers.
Wetherspoon opens new university pub and six more sites
Wetherspoon announces a partnership with the University of Birmingham to open Joe's Bar, plus six new pub openings across the UK by mid-January. Discover the latest expansion.
Nottingham's Plough Inn closes, community fights back
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
McKellen: Weinstein Rigged Oscars, Blocked Gay Win
Sir Ian McKellen claims Harvey Weinstein cost him the 1999 Best Actor Oscar, preventing him from becoming the first openly gay winner. Read his powerful message to closeted actors.
Stonegate considers selling over 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 venues. The move could see almost a quarter of its sites change hands. Discover the full story.
Inside James Blunt's Posh Chelsea Pub Rescue
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, the Chelsea pub singer James Blunt saved from redevelopment. Discover its history, haunted tales, and high-end menu in this unique London spot.
Stonegate weighs £1bn sale of 1000 UK pubs
Britain's largest pub group, Stonegate, is reportedly considering a £1 billion sale of 1,034 sites to address its £3 billion debt. The move follows pandemic losses and economic pressures. Discover the implications for the UK hospitality sector.
Pub quiz cheating crisis: Landlords fight back
Discover how UK pub landlords are combating smartphone cheaters in pub quizzes, from tech solutions to honest confessions. Learn about this British tradition's challenges.
Cantona: Ratcliffe is destroying Man Utd's soul
Man Utd legend Eric Cantona launches a blistering attack on Sir Jim Ratcliffe, accusing the new owner of destroying Sir Alex Ferguson's legacy and criticising plans for a new stadium. Read the full story.
G Flip Sparks 'Parma vs Parmi' Debate in Australia
Australian singer G Flip has reignited the fiery debate over whether a chicken parmigiana should be called a 'parma' or a 'parmi'. Discover the regional divide and join the conversation.
Mirren & McKellen Launch New Shakespeare Curriculum
Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen champion a free RSC curriculum set to transform how Shakespeare is taught in UK secondary schools. Discover how it works.
Budget 2025 may trigger mass pub closures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned the Budget risks the 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' as closures could hit six a day. Urgent action on business rates and beer duty is demanded.
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