Congratulations!Given all the bad news coming from the brewing industry, it is worth saluting the Everards,…
Farewell and thanks to John
There was a large gathering at the Antelope in Surbiton on 15 November to celebrate John…
Pub News – January 2024
• Sorry! In the WhatPub Update column in the last edition, we said that there was…
Exale Brewing: catering for all clientele
The story of Exale Brewing starts with a nightclub with seven owners who decided to supply…
Grand pubs near the Grand Union
On Wednesday 6 December, CAMRA’s London Pubs Group had a tour of pubs in Maida Vale,…
Trade news – January 2024
AN OLD FRIEND Although these days it is regarded as one of the ‘usual suspects’, there…
The Devonshire: a new classic pub opens in Soho
The Devonshire (W1D 7HW) opened in November 2023 after an extensive refurbishment. Located at 17 Denman…
An afternoon in Greenwich
Last March I had an afternoon out with the intention of visiting the Morden Arms in…
Pub and brewery closures
Just before we went to print, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) released some figures…
Tap East: a legacy from the Olympics
Some breweries punch above their weight and Tap East certainly falls into this category. The company…