An enterprising Devon pub that supported its local community during the pandemic has opened a new village shop with the support of Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services. The Red Lion Inn in Shobrooke,…
Pub converts shipping container into shop for Longburton residents
A shipping container converted into a village shop in a Dorset pub has come to the rescue of its locals. The Rose & Crown in Longburton has opened a village shop called The Larder, in the pub’s car park. It offers a range of essentials…
Pizzeria La Stella at The Star Inn
After opening a shop and cafe at the start of this year, The Star Inn at Harbottle has extended its range of community services further with a takeaway pizzeria, supported again, by a grant from the Community Services Fund. The pub’s owners, Phil and Karen…
Pub Pantry at the Pear & Olive
The Pear & Olive in Hildersham near Cambridge has opened a purpose-built farm shop and café adjacent to the pub with support from the Community Services Fund. While the pub has been closed during to the Covid crisis, owners, Gael and Cathryn Lecolley have extended…
Catch the Ferry for a trip to the shop
Local residents of Stokesby near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk can skip the six-mile round trip to the nearby town for essential groceries since their local, The Ferry Inn, opened a permanent shop in the pub. Alison Brewster and her family who run the Adnams-owned waterside…
Some tips to support communities during Covid-19
We have heard of some amazing work being done by great licensees for their communities over the last week, including many selfless and charitable works. Long may they continue! In the meantime, here are some ideas that rural pubs could consider to support their community…
Coronavirus advice
In these unprecedented times for pubs and the communities that surround them, we would like to direct our browsers to three sources of information for advice about the Coronavirus. Each one is a trusted industry association that is in touch with daily Government advice and…
Funding boost gives pubs good cheer
The Government’s Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced renewed support for Pub is The Hub’s work with a £500,000 funding boost this weekend. This additional funding will enable a range of projects providing new, pub-based community services - from post offices and shops to libraries…