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Tulse Hill’s Queen of the South Launches £500k Appeal to Secure Its Future

The much-loved Queen of the South pub in Tulse Hill has launched a huge £500,000 fundraising appeal to safeguard its future after facing the...

Norwich’s Last Pub Standing Faces Fresh Battle Over Late-Night Music

One of Norwich’s best-loved pubs is once again at the centre of a licensing row — this time over plans to extend its outdoor...

Loch Fyne’s Historic George Hotel Saved in £3m Deal

The future of one of Scotland’s most iconic inns has been secured following a £3.05 million rescue deal. The George Hotel in Inveraray, often...

Ten Marston’s Pubs Recognised at the Great British Pub Awards 2025

Marston’s has plenty to celebrate this year, with ten of its pubs being recognised at the Great British Pub Awards 2025. Known as the...

Cubitt House Brings Sessions Arts Club to Chelsea’s Builders Arms

Chelsea wine lovers are in for a treat this September as Cubitt House teams up with the acclaimed Sessions Arts Club for an exclusive...

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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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