Fights, After-Hours Drinks, 'Stolen' CCTV, and 'Problem Pubs' – A Tumultuous Year for Wolverhampton Licensing Friday, January 2, 2026 wolverhampton licensing pubs nightlife alcohol crime council regulation cctv disorder The past year has been a notably turbulent period for Wolverhampton’s licensing committee, the authority tasked with overseeing alcohol and late-night venue applications, as well as monitoring the city’s nearly one … Read More
Major UK Bar Chain Begins Closing Sites This Saturday, Putting Over 1,000 Venues at Risk Saturday, December 20, 2025 beatone stonegate pubs barclosures cocktailbars transformation ukhospitality businessstrategy hospitalityindustry debtmanagement The Bristol branch of the iconic cocktail bar chain Be At One is closing its doors this Saturday, marking the end of a 12-year run. The closure was announced via email, in which the bar thanked its patrons for an … Read More
Essential Wetherspoons Rules to Remember This Christmas Saturday, December 20, 2025 wetherspoons christmas rules guidelines pubs behaviour dresscode assistancedogs alcohol smoking Wetherspoons, the UK’s largest pub chain, is a popular choice for budget-friendly pints and affordable family meals, serving a wide array of customers throughout the year. As the Christmas season approaches, it’s important … Read More
Wetherspoon Confirms Birmingham and West Midlands Pubs Open on Christmas Day – Full List Saturday, December 20, 2025 wetherspoon christmas birmingham westmidlands pubs festive menu holiday hours turkey Wetherspoon has announced that 683 of its pubs across the UK, including numerous locations in Birmingham and the West Midlands, will open on Christmas Day. These venues will operate from 11am to 3pm, offering guests a festive … Read More
Wetherspoons Set to Open Five New UK Pubs This December Thursday, December 11, 2025 wetherspoons pubs uk openings hospitality revenue ale expansion design venues Wetherspoons is expanding its presence across the UK with five new pub openings scheduled for December 2025. In total, the chain has confirmed seven new venues launching between late 2025 and early 2026. JD Wetherspoon, which … Read More
The Most Beautiful Village Near Birmingham That Feels Just Like The Holiday Sunday, November 30, 2025 castleton peakdistrict derbyshire winter christmas village hiking caves pubs holiday Nestled less than 100 miles north of Birmingham in Derbyshire’s stunning Peak District, Castleton is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in the country. With a quaint pub warming every 90 residents and … Read More