There is still time for publicans to register to take part in the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz. Publicans are being encouraged to host a quiz during the main week from 9 to 15 May, anytime in May or in the first week of June…
Ireland launches pub diversification scheme
Ireland has launched a scheme to help to support rural pubs to diversify their facilities following the model of UK-based Pub is The Hub. Its ‘Pubs as Community Hubs’ pilot programme is to be rolled out in five rural locations in Cavan, Kerry, Donegal, Clare…
Grocery store and coffee shop opens at Nottinghamshire pub to help Granby community
A new grocery store and coffee shop at the Marquis of Granby in Granby, Nottinghamshire, is proving a popular lifeline for local residents. The pub is owned by wife and husband team Sara Barton and Sean McArdle, who also run the Brewster’s Brewery at Grantham,…
North Yorkshire pub attracts groups and homeworkers with new AV facilities
The Exelby Green Dragon, near Bedale, is increasing its support for local residents with the opening of a new room with AV facilities to attract groups and homeworkers. The room is well-equipped to offer video conference and out of home working facilities. Publicans Tom and…
Pub is The Hub partners with National Hospitality Day
Pub is The Hub will be a supporting partner with National Hospitality Day, which takes place this Saturday (18 September), to recognise the important role played by publicans in their local areas. The day is a nationwide celebration of the brilliant and resilient pubs, bars,…
Staffordshire pubs inspired to diversify
A scheme to help rural pubs in Staffordshire to branch out into new local services was launched by Pub is The Hub today in partnership with Staffordshire County Council. Pub is The Hub launched its Local Community Services Champions initiative to an audience of publicans,…
New services on the agenda for Staffordshire pubs
A scheme to help rural pubs in Staffordshire to branch out into new local services is to be launched in partnership with Staffordshire County Council on Tuesday 10th October 2017. Pub is The Hub and Staffordshire County Council have arranged a presentation about their Local…
Planning expert offers free support
Pub is The Hub has teamed up with an historic buildings and planning consultant to provide some help, free of charge, about heritage or planning questions to community groups and licensees. Dale Ingram MSc FRSA has specialist expertise in the conservation (alteration and repair) of historic pubs, both listed and…