England fans tried to settle any pre-match nerves by hitting the town on Saturday night ahead of the country’s biggest football game in 55 years. Many were already decked out in their England shirts and flags as they partied in central London on the eve of the Euro 2020 final. Supporters packed into the pubs … Read more
Pubs set for spending frenzy for England’s quarter-final clash with fans to spend day drinking ahead of 8pm kick-off after five million pints were sold during triumph over Germany England’s victory over Germany yesterday triggered jubilation across the nation Around five million pints were sunk as fans watched and enjoyed the contest It is hoped … Read more
Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Wales will be able to serve people indoors from next Monday as the country’s coronavirus cases continue to drop. The Welsh Government confirmed up to six people from six different households will be able to meet in indoor regulated settings, such as cafes and pubs, when they open from May … Read more
For drinkers and diners alike, it’s the day they have long been waiting for. With pubs and restaurants reopening for outdoor service tomorrow, the long months of biding their time come to an end – at least for those lucky enough to have a booking. Figures compiled by hospitality industry website Caterer.com show that four … Read more
Pubs boss Hugh Osmond plans £300m Homebase bid as DIY chain sees boom in sales during lockdown Hugh Osmond is one of a number of potential buyers interested in Homebase A City source said the price tag is between £200million to £300million Homebase was rescued by Hilco Capital in 2018 for a nominal £1 By … Read more
Britons will be back basking in a mini-heatwave next week as pub gardens are finally set to reopen – but only if you’ve managed to grab a seat. Pub-goers will be able to return to their favourite local for the first time in months from Monday as the country enters its second phase of lockdown easing, … Read more
Why more of us are seeing stars: Lack of light pollution from pubs and restaurants during lockdown is a boon for skygazers Study found 1 in 20 counting stars at home could see more than 30 in dark areas A countryside charity conducted study with 8,000 participants counting stars It found 49% of participants could … Read more
Matt Hancock has been summoned to the High Court to justify why non-essential shops will be allowed to open before the full return of pubs and restaurants. It comes after Pizza Express founder Hugh Osmond and nightclubs operator Sacha Lord launched a legal challenge claiming the Government has ‘failed’ to provide evidence for delaying the … Read more
Barrels of fun! Tens of millions of pints are being delivered to pubs in England ahead of ‘Alfresco April’ when boozers open their gardens on Glorious 12th Pubs across Britain are receiving tens of millions of pints ready for drinkers Breweries are working around the clock to prepare for start of Alfresco April More than … Read more
Most pubs WON’T reopen on April 12: Industry bosses warn 60% of boozers will not welcome back customers because they won’t have enough space British Beer and Pub Association says 75% of pubs have garden or outside space But only 40% of venues have one large enough to be able to make enough cash Therefore, it … Read more