Outback pub that issued FINES to anyone talking about coronavirus raises hundreds of dollars for a very good cause Marree Hotel in South Australia, shared a picture of a donation tin in March The tin encouraged people to stop talking about COVID-19 – or face a $2 fine Establishment has raised $502 to be gifted … Read more
Coronaphobia is STILL gripping cautious Britain: Almost two thirds of us would feel uncomfortable going to pub or foreign holiday at end of lockdown – and fewer than HALF want to return to work Poll by Ipsos Mori shows many people have concerns about post-lockdown life Some 65 per cent said they would feel uncomfortable … Read more
Police were called to a virtual booze-up this weekend after reports a pub was flouting lockdown rules – only to discover the party was online. The Crown pub, in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, has been hosting Zoom get togethers dubbed the ‘Stay Inn’ since it closed to customers when coronavirus restrictions were put in place on March … Read more
Deja brew! Handyman spends five months lovingly transforming 20ft garden shed into an exact replica of the pub where his partner grew up David Higby built copycat Mitre pub in Essex after his partner’s parents died 20ft by 12ft boozer is stocked with draft pumps and a 22,000 coin penny wall Handyman filled garden pub … Read more
Pubs, cafes and restaurants reopened across two Australian states on Friday as the country’s coronavirus lockdown eased further – albeit with safety precautions still in place. Eateries and coffee houses in the most populous state of New South Wales – which includes Sydney – opened their doors early to punters, though were only allowed to … Read more
A third of restaurant and pub bosses have said they expect to permanently close sites as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A survey of more than 120 senior executives for pub, bar and restaurant companies revealed that 32% said they anticipated the need to shutter sites for good. The CGA business confidence survey, which was … Read more
Alex Brooker reveals he’s turned his office into a PUB to film The Last Leg during lockdown (and it’s named after Craig David!) By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 20:41 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 20:41 BST, 5 May 2020 They’re set to return to screens on Friday despite the coronavirus lockdown. And The … Read more
The new Queen Vic pub has finally been revealed as the £87million EastEnders set continued. The extensive project, which has been built next door to the original set, appeared to be almost ready in new images revealed on Tuesday, as work on the project carries on amid the coronavirus pandemic. The iconic pub had previously … Read more
Greene King sales slip as pub sector continues to lose its fizz and £2.7billion takeover by Hong Kong family looms Greene King said the decline in group sales was driven by ‘softer’ beer sales Net income across its pub arm slid 4.2% as it fell short of 2018 trading levels The looming takeover offers a … Read more
Armed police swoop on covidiot clash just before midnight outside pub in quaint Kent village – and arrest six men and two women Officers rushed to the pub in Otham, Kent, when they were called after midnight Eight people were arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in police custody Witnesses said there was a … Read more