An award-winning pub has issued a warning after deciding to close part of its operations. The Old Abbey Taphouse in Hulme announced last night that it would close its kitchen for daily use ‘with immediate effect’. The venue is a social enterprise operating as a pub, music venue, catering kitchen, radio station, workspace and youth … Read more
A pub’s expensive lunch bill has sent the internet into meltdown after he shared a photo of his broken receipt for two sandwiches and two soft drinks. Leigh Keystone, from Wales, shared with X his frustration at eating out in a “bog standard pub”, which he preferred not to name, in Britain. Despite only ordering … Read more
A pub’s expensive lunch bill has sent the internet into meltdown after he shared a photo of his broken receipt for two sandwiches and two soft drinks. Leigh Keystone, from Wales, shared with X his frustration at eating out in a “bog standard pub”, which he preferred not to name, in Britain. Despite only ordering … Read more
One Surrey’s pub is battling it out for the title of ‘Best Town Pub’ in the country, against rivals from Kent, London and North Yorkshire. With delicious food, award-winning drinks and unusual events, The Castle in Farnham is the only local pub on the list. The Castle describes itself as a ‘simple gastro pub’ serving … Read more
The manager of a pub in Belfast city center says the street where it is located could become further deserted due to the removal of parking spaces in the area. The Department for Infrastructure says new temporary bus lanes have been created in parts of the city center due to work to improve public spaces … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the British inflation myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Inflation may have fallen to its lowest level in three years, but anyone paying for services – from a pub meal to a hotel stay – is still facing prices rising faster than expected. Although … Read more
Conor Devlin only wanted to make one change when he took over The Vernon Arms. The 58-year-old had been manager of the traditional pub in Dale Street for some time, working under previous owners Jimmy and Barbara Monaghan. When Jimmy and Barbara announced their retirement in January this year, Conor originally came out Dungannon, County … Read more
A pub in Devon has been closed for three days after its owner says he faced “harassment” from someone staying at a Traveler camp. He says the closure has been a financial “disaster” but fears staff and customers could be at risk if it opens. The Maltings Taphouse & Bottle Shop in Newton Abbot has … Read more
The Coronation pub in Bristol has introduced a two-tiered pricing system Landlord wants to encourage ordering drinks via QR codes from their tables He believes the concept will result in ‘no hassle’ and ‘no queues’ at popular locations Queuing at the bar for a pint can make that cool lager or beer taste all the … Read more
Queuing at the bar for a pint can make that cool lager or beer taste all the sweeter. But at The Coronation the drinks also become more expensive. Landlord Ben Cheshire is trying to break the tradition of competing for the attention of bar staff at the bar by introducing two-tiered pricing – encouraging customers … Read more