Decision on 500-year-old boarded-up London pub due
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
Residents fear the fire-damaged Grade II listed Burn Bullock in Mitcham could be lost unless urgent action is taken to secure the historic building. Calls grow for council intervention.
A curious baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub. Discover how staff safely contained the 'silly season' visitor until conservation rangers arrived for its release.
Discover the iconic Coach & Horses in Soho, where landlady Ali Ross upholds its unique character after the era of 'London's rudest landlord' Norman Balon. Explore its history and charm.
Step behind a velvet curtain into Pineapple Pubs in Kentish Town. Find the perfect fireside spot, play board games, and enjoy ideal Thai winter warmers. Read our full review.
UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
JD Wetherspoon has appealed to open a new 320-capacity pub at 11 The Strand, next to Charing Cross station. The plan, previously rejected, was granted appeal in June 2025.
Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook will perform an exclusive VIP show for donors to a campaign aiming to buy and revive The White Swan pub in Charlton as a community arts hub.
Squeeze legend Glenn Tilbrook is spearheading a grassroots bid to buy and restore The White Swan in Charlton, launching a crowdfunder with a VIP gig as a key reward. Help save this vital community hub.
Croydon is set to welcome a grand new Wetherspoons pub in a Grade II listed 1760s building just in time for Christmas. Discover the details of this major expansion.
JD Wetherspoon seeks a licence for a new 320-person pub on the Strand, next to Charing Cross station, promising no outdoor drinking. Westminster Council to decide.
Discover Ling Ling's, the acclaimed nomadic Chinese kitchen now in residence at Godet wine pub in Islington. Chef Jenny Phung's Cantonese-inspired dishes are a must-try.
A 'hero' army sergeant died from internal bleeding after being pushed in a pub beer garden argument over chicken wings. His friend has been sentenced to over four years. Read the full story.
The Three Jingle Bells, a festive pop-up in Southwark measuring under 8ft squared, is dubbed the world's smallest pub. Book a 45-minute slot for you and two mates until December 22.
The Guinness Nitrosurge device is now under £20 on Amazon, letting fans pour a pub-style pint at home. One reviewer's dad, a former publican, says it tastes better than a draught.
The Walkabout Creek hotel, famous from Crocodile Dundee film, has new owners who promise a welcoming atmosphere while honouring its cinematic legacy. Discover the pub's new chapter.
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
UK pub owners warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves' planned 4% alcohol duty increase in the Autumn Budget will drive up drink prices and force more closures. Learn how this affects your local.
William The Fourth in Leyton has moved its under-18s curfew to 7pm after complaints the pub resembled a 'creche'. The venue remains family-friendly by day.
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Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.
Amber Knight was brutally attacked after refusing a man a pint at closing time. The Met Police then tried to revoke her pub's licence despite community support. Read the shocking full story.
A Welsh pub receives zero food hygiene rating after 50 diners fell ill from contaminated Sunday roast. Health officials confirm clostridium perfringens outbreak. Read the full investigation.
Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and a restaurant. The result is a sterile, Gen Z-friendly experience with premium prices and poor service.
A Dublin pub near Guinness brewery creates 60/40 blend mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic stout, dividing purists. Would you try this 1.7% ABV hybrid?
Shocking CCTV shows two thieves stealing a bag containing a £2,000 laptop from a London pub. The pair have been sentenced to prison. Read the full story.
JD Wetherspoons is launching its inaugural European pub at Alicante airport, serving full English breakfasts and Spanish tapas. The Castell de Santa Barbera opens in January 2026.