Richard Payne

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“The Great British Pub Is Under Attack… And This Is Just the Beginning”

You don’t need to look far to see it—your local might still be open, but behind the bar, things aren’t adding up. Pubs across the...

Pub Says Price Hikes Were “Last Resort” to Stay Open

Running a pub isn’t getting any easier… and now one landlady says she’s had to do the one thing she tried to avoid —...

Wetherspoons Boss Hits Back at Plan to Shrink Pints Across UK Pubs

The future of the British pint is under pressure again — and it’s already causing a stir across the pub scene. New proposals from academics...

Lidl To Open Its First Ever Pub After Licensing Twist

It’s not something you see every day — a supermarket opening a pub. But that’s exactly what Lidl is doing in Northern Ireland, after running...

Prescot’s Oldest Pub Reopens After £339,000 Transformation

One of Prescot’s oldest and most recognisable pubs has officially reopened after a major £339,000 refurbishment, bringing fresh life back into one of the...

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Bankes Arms Studland Review: Dorset’s Best-Located Pub?

Bankes Arms Studland review: sea-view garden, Isle of Purbeck ales, food, rooms, parking and the Old Harry Rocks walk — plus our honest verdict.

Why Pork Scratchings and Pints Became Perfect Pub Partners

From their satisfying crunch to their salty partnership with beer, pork scratchings have earned a permanent place in British pub culture.

What Makes a Great Local Pub? The Details Regulars Notice

A great local pub is built from dozens of small decisions: a genuine welcome, a well-kept pint, fair treatment and room for different kinds of people.

Why the Pub Quiz Still Works in the Age of Smartphones

Smartphones can find facts in seconds, but they cannot replace the teamwork, suspense and friendly rivalry of a proper pub quiz.
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