UK Brewery Phantom Collapses with £2.2m Debts
Phantom Brewing Company enters administration with debts over £2.2 million, closing its Henley-on-Thames bar and Reading taproom. Read the full story on the firm's collapse and restructuring plans.
Phantom Brewing Company enters administration with debts over £2.2 million, closing its Henley-on-Thames bar and Reading taproom. Read the full story on the firm's collapse and restructuring plans.
Diageo announces a 5.2% wholesale price increase for Guinness Draught from April 1, impacting pubs and drinkers. The move is blamed on rising business costs.
Keystone Brewery Group, owner of Black Sheep and Fourpure beers, is on the brink of collapse again, threatening 190 jobs. Rising costs and falling demand hit the industry.
Birmingham's historic Queen's Head pub on Steelhouse Lane has closed suddenly for an extensive refurbishment. Owners Davenports Brewery promise 'exciting times ahead' and a fresh new look. Read more.
Deathrow Pizza is launching a custom-built kitchen at Attic Brewery in Stirchley, Birmingham, in early 2026. The 'one price, unlimited toppings' concept promises a unique dining experience. Discover more about this exciting new opening.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
The Indian Brewery will open its first airport venue at Birmingham Airport in February 2026, serving craft beers and Indian fusion food. The expansion creates jobs and celebrates local produce.
The Indian Brewery will launch a new restaurant at Birmingham Airport's International Pier in February 2026, offering craft beers, fusion food, and exclusive merchandise to travellers.
Warwickshire's Purity Brewing issues defiant statement after reports it was 'on the brink'. The firm confirms protective measures but vows to keep trading. Read the full story.
Publicans across the South West warn of a 'critical tipping point' for pubs, urging government action on business rates and taxes in the Autumn Budget to prevent widespread closures.
Wiltshire Council approves plans to convert the historic Wadworth brewery in Devizes into 22 homes and commercial space, preserving heritage artefacts and creating a new public courtyard.