Both of these cases have something in common. Consequently I thought that they warranted separate coverage.…
News and views – November 2022
THE FINAL FOUR The four pubs in the last round of CAMRA’s National Pub of the…
Hokey cokey in Stokey
On 15 October, CAMRA’s London Pubs Group had a daytime tour focused on historic pubs in…
Brewery news – November 2022
CANOPY BEER COMPANY Canopy’s owners, Estelle and Matthew, issued the following message on 7 November. It…
From Italy to Hoxton Arches
The history of the Brewhouse and Kitchen chain (B&K) is an interesting one. The brand was…
Trade News – November 2022
FULLER’S BREWERY AND DARK STAR As we went to print, news was coming through that Asahi…
Planning update
FLAT CONVERTED INTO PUB! That’s a headline I never thought that I would write. Steve Silcock…
At the heart of the community
Some time ago I reported on a campaign that was started (in Kent, I believe) to…
Shepherd Neame at the Lord Mayor’s Show
On 12 November, to mark the year in which chief executive Jonathan Neame is Master of…
Justice for the Old Justice
The Old Justice, also known latterly as the Winnicott, in Bermondsey Wall East (SE16 4TY) is…