UK Pubs Face 'Perfect Storm' This Christmas Season
British pubs describe a festive season crisis with no party bookings, soaring costs, and fears of permanent closure. Discover the stark reality facing local communities.
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Award-Winning Norfolk Pub Near Royal Beach
Discover The Gunton Arms, a traditional Norfolk pub named one of Britain's best. With Michelin Guide food, art-filled rooms, and proximity to Holkham Beach, it's the perfect winter getaway.
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.
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.
Pub Weddings Surge as Aussie Couples Dodge $35k Costs
Faced with soaring wedding costs, Australian couples are opting for 'pop-up pub weddings'. Discover how celebrants are offering affordable, low-key ceremonies.
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.
Park Waves Festival Cancelled Due to Rising Costs
The Park Waves heavy metal festival tour is cancelled. Organisers and headliners Parkway Drive cite unsustainable costs. Full refunds issued for all 11 shows.
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.
Steak price surge hits Toby Carvery owner with £30m bill
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery, faces a £30m cost hit from soaring steak prices. CEO Phil Urban reveals menu price hikes and strategic changes. Discover the impact on your favourite pub.
M&B profits jump 20% despite £130m cost pressures
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth, but warns of £130m cost hit from wage and food inflation. Discover how the pub giant plans to navigate challenges.
Pub Giant Warns of £130m Cost Hit from Soaring Bills
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of All Bar One, reports rising profits but warns of a £130m cost surge from wage hikes and food inflation. Discover how the pub sector is navigating these headwinds.
Gen Z's Guinness craze sparks price crisis and stout war
Gen Z's viral love for Guinness has driven up prices and created shortages, sparking a stout war with Murphy's. Discover how the cost-of-drinking crisis affects Britain's pubs.
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.
Ryanair cancels all Azores flights from March 2026
Ryanair is ending all flights to the Azores islands from March 2026, citing rising airport fees and EU taxes. Discover what this means for UK winter sun seekers.
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.
UK company insolvencies jump 17% in October
Company insolvencies in England and Wales surged by 17% in October 2025, with experts warning of a 'steady stream' of business failures ahead. Discover the reasons behind the spike.
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.
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