Trade news – May 2024

The gloom continues I do try to bring good news; unfortunately, there isn’t much of it…

Tributes – Andrew Sewell

Andy Sewell passed away in March after a long illness. A dedicated member of the Campaign,…

Tribute – Dennis Robinson

Mr Robinson was life president of Frederic Robinson Ltd, the famous Stockport brewery. Significantly, he was…

News & views – March 2024

SPRING BUDGETThe Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his spring budget on 6 March. In the run-up…

Trade news

YOUNG’S COMPLETES CITY PUB GROUP ACQUISITION Young’s purchase of the City Pub Group was approved by…

Save our inn signs

One of the most distinctive features of the traditional pub is its sign. Sadly, in some…

Cronx: a brewery not just for Croydonians!

Beer is in Mark’s blood; his parents owned a wholesale business, so he knew the trade.…

Tribute – Bryan Bets

Bryan, an active member of CAMRA’s Richmond & Hounslow branch and the London Tasting Panel, died…

New Year and Honours

Welcome to the first edition of London Drinker for 2024. I wish you all a very…

Cask beer: variety, choice and challenge

Visit provincial English cities like Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Norwich, Nottingham and Sheffield and you’ll find an…