Slug & Lettuce to Close Bournemouth Branch Amid Stonegate’s Site Sales Tuesday, February 24, 2026 slugandlettuce stonegate bournemouth pubs hospitality restructuring closures ukbars venuesales debt Slug & Lettuce, a prominent UK bar chain boasting 77 locations, has announced the imminent closure of its Bournemouth town centre branch on Friday, February 27. The company described the branch as an “outstanding” seaside … Read More
My Daughter Couldn't Stop Smiling in an Underrated Market Town Just Under an Hour from Birmingham Friday, February 20, 2026 ross-on-wye herefordshire riverwye britishtourism markettown travel hospitality localfood history weekendgetaway Hidden where Herefordshire meets Gloucestershire near the Welsh border, Ross-on-Wye is a modest yet enchanting market town less than an hour from Birmingham by train. Known as the cradle of British tourism, this quaint town … Read More
Toby Carvery Lincoln Closure Leaves Customers 'Gutted' Ahead of February 28 Final Service Thursday, February 19, 2026 tobycarvery lincoln closure restaurant carvery hospitality farewell customers staff uk Toby Carvery customers in Lincoln are heartbroken as the popular restaurant on St Mark’s Square announces its permanent closure. The beloved venue will remain open until 12:00pm on Saturday, February 28, offering breakfast on … Read More
First-Ever Wetherspoons Pub to Open on UK University Campus This May Thursday, February 19, 2026 wetherspoons university pub surrey franchise campus sirronaldwates hospitality refurbishment students Wetherspoons is set to make history with the opening of the UK’s first university-owned franchise pub, scheduled to open its doors in May. Located at the University of Surrey’s Stag Hill campus, the new venue, named The Sir … Read More
World Cup 2026 Could See Extended Pub Hours if England Advance Wednesday, February 18, 2026 worldcup england pubs licensing football mahmood hospitality sports community regulations sport British pubs may enjoy extended opening hours during the World Cup 2026, but only if England’s national team progresses beyond the quarter-finals. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood recently announced plans to relax … Read More
Major UK Bar Chain Point Blank Closes All Locations Following Liquidation Monday, February 16, 2026 liquidation bar closure uk pointblank hospitality sports lease administration manchester sport Point Blank, a well-known UK bar chain launched in 2019, has abruptly closed all three of its venues located in Newcastle, Leeds, and Manchester. Famous for its electric atmosphere during live sports screenings, the chain … Read More