Events - Hospitality

GBPA 2023

Meet the winner of the Punch Pub of the Year 2023

28-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

With its thatched roof and quirky interior, the Grade 2 listed Plough looks the quintessential country pub, and thanks to the care and attention of tenants Emma and Paul Gibbon it’s grown into much more, a family-friendly venue that plays an active role...

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Meet the winner of the Best Pub Garden 2023 sponsored by Diageo

28-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

A freehouse pub in rural Dorset wowed the judges with its myriad of activities in its outdoor area, making it the worthy winner of the Best Pub Garden award.

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Meet the winner of the Marston’s Pub of the Year 2023

27-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Fighting off adversity and disaster on a number of occasions, the Rose and Crown has gone on to be named the Marston’s Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards.

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Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Entertainment 2023

27-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

From the moment you step into the Kings Arms you’re welcomed with open arms by the tight-knit group of bar staff. Whether you want to dine in the restaurant, soak up some sun, or get some peace and quiet in a remote corner, this pub has a spot for everyone....

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Meet the winner of the Best Pub to Watch Sport 2023

27-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Royal Dyche is an institution in Burnley – it’s where everyone goes if they’re a sports fan and, in particular, a fan of the town’s Premier League football side.

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Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Dogs 2023

26-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Bellflower in Garstang, Lancashire was named the Best Pub for Dogs for the second consecutive year at the 2023 Great British Pub Awards.

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Meet the winner of the Admiral Pub of the Year 2023

26-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Extensive investment into its garden, along with an impeccably run operation has seen the Boot & Shoe named as the Admiral Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards 2023.

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Meet the winner of the Best City/Urban Pub 2023 sponsored by Molson Coors

26-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

This Fuller’s managed house, close to the English national rugby union stadium at Twickenham, nails its mission to be a great all-round local community hub with an energetically welcoming.

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Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Food 2023 sponsored by Booker/Makro

26-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Loch & Tyne is a pub with a stellar food offering, with a focus on ‘sustainable British luxury’ making it a clear winner for Best Food Pub of the year.

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Meet the winner of the Greene King Pub of the Year 2023

25-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

A stand-out operation on the high street in Lyndhurst, the Stag Hotel has been transformed under the care and attention of its fantastic operators.

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Meet the winner of the Best Pub for Families 2023

25-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Plough at Normanton-on-Wolds, Nottingham, is a charming rural pub that prides itself on a warm welcome for all, catering for every member of the family.

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Meet the winner of the Best Country/Rural Pub 2023 sponsored by Everard Cole

25-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Cholmondeley Arms is one of England's most unique rural pubs. The building, situated on Lord Cholmondeley's estate in South Cheshire, is an old Victorian schoolhouse that boasts a real wow factor for customers.

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Meet the winner of Community Hero 2023 sponsored by CCEP

25-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The Old Abbey Taphouse in Hulme, Manchester, is so much more than a pub to local people – it’s a place that drives social action that makes a real positive difference to their lives.

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Were you spotted at the Great British Pub Awards 2023?

22-Sep-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators from across the country gathered at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Tuesday (19 September) to celebrate the best of hospitality at the Great British Pub Awards.

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GBPA 2023 social media highlights

21-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Operators from across the sector took to social media to share their excitement at the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2023.

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Winners share 'elation' at GBPA and praise event

20-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Operators shared their “elation” at the Great British Pub Awards 2023 (GBPA) and hailed the awards for shining a light on the sector while so many pubs are “fighting to survive”.

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Former schoolhouse named best pub in the country

19-Sep-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The best pub in the UK was unveiled at the 2023 Great British Pub Awards on Tuesday 19 September.

Search for CAMRA's Champion Beer of Britain 2024 begins

08-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Voting for the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) next Champion Beer of Britain award has officially opened.

Nominations open for CAMRA Pub Saving Award 2023

05-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Nominations for the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub Saving Award are now open.

Sign up: mentoring sessions with leading UK chefs

04-Sep-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Greg Marchand, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin will all run exclusive mentoring sessions at The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia from 2 to 4 October 2023.

CAMRA Pub Design Award winners unveiled

01-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the winners of its Pub Design Awards.

CAMRA top 16 clubs in the UK revealed

01-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its top 16 clubs in the country.

Stellar line-up confirmed for The Restaurant Show

25-Aug-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Michael O’Hare, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin are all confirmed speakers for The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia, from 2 to 4 October 2023.

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What happened at the Great British Beer Festival 2023?

07-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

With the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) 2023 having come to an end, take a look at The Morning Advertiser’s round-up to catch up on the week-long event.

2023 Champion Beer of Britain unveiled

01-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Elland Brewery's 1872 Porter has been crowned the golden Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) 2023.

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GBPA overall winners during past 10 years

31-Jul-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

We’ve taken a trip down memory lane to recap on the pubs that have been named the Great British Pub of the Year over the past decade, ahead of the 2023 ceremony.

Top operators announced for The Restaurant Show 2023

27-Jul-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Experts from across the hospitality sector will be providing insight and advice as part of The Restaurant Show 2023.

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Hop tips - beer festivals

27-Jul-2023 By Alex Tomlinson, trainee solicitor, Poppleston Allen

As the summer sun hop-fully returns again, more and more people will be venturing out to enjoy another great British pastime – beer festivals.

Inside Pub in the Park Brighton

17-Jul-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Events like Pub in the Park can help “get people back into pubs” but preparation and investment are key to succeed, according to operators from this year’s East Sussex event.

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Top tips: How to manage drunk customers in your premises this summer.

12-Jul-2023 By Elizabeth Varley, trainee solicitor, Poppleston Allen

As we edge towards the height of British summer, operators up and down the country are likely to be faced with additional customers looking to kick back and relax with a drink (or two) in their premises.

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GBPA 2023: finalists unveiled

12-Jul-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The shortlist for the 2023 Great British Pub Awards has been announced with pubs from across the nation making the final stage.

APPBG highlights sectors 'immense contribution' to economy

06-Jul-2023 By Ed Bedington

With growing challenges facing the beer and pub sector, the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) has pledged to continue to press for change on beer duty and business rates.

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Avoiding cracks in your pavement licence

05-Jul-2023 By Alex Tomlinson, trainee solicitor, Poppleston Allen

Following the overwhelming ‘Save Our Seats’ petition in Bristol City Centre recently, which petitioned for Bristol’s bars and restaurants to extend their outdoor seating areas past 10.30pm, it’s worth reviewing the current legal picture and processes...

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Top tips on use of beer gardens and outside areas

29-Jun-2023 By Natasha Beck, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

It would seem that we are not getting the typical two weeks of British summertime this year and it is looking like the nice weather is here to stay for a while. If this is the case then you will no doubt be looking to maximise the use of any outside space...

BII launches new sustainability initiative

27-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced the launch of a new award recognising pubs driving sustainable change.

2023 LOYA winners crowned

21-Jun-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Joe Buckley and Flo Pearce from the Tollemache Arms in Harrington, Northampton have been named the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII)’s 2023 Licensee of the Year.