Phil Mellows
@philmellows.bsky.social
Freelance journalist @ The Politics of Drinking www.philmellows.com, @BeerBreaks.bsky.social, @drinkingstudies.bsky.social, @britbeerwriters.bsky.social
Peter Backman on the failure of Eat Out to Help Out: "The hospitality sector deserved better than a scheme that asked it to encourage behaviour that scientific advisers knew was high-risk"... and failed to stimulate long-term growth: mcusercontent.com/f984510851e2...
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Peter Backman on the failure of Eat Out to Help Out: "The hospitality sector deserved better than a scheme that asked it to encourage behaviour that scientific advisers knew was high-risk"... and failed to stimulate long-term growth: mcusercontent.com/f984510851e2...
'Hospitality leaders’ confidence sinks ahead of make-or-break Budget' | CGA cgastrategy.com/hospitality-...
Hospitality leaders’ confidence sinks ahead of make-or-break Budget - CGA
Soaring costs of doing business and pressure on guests’ spending have pushed hospitality leaders’ optimism down to a five-year low, the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona revea...
cgastrategy.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
'Hospitality leaders’ confidence sinks ahead of make-or-break Budget' | CGA cgastrategy.com/hospitality-...
Entry deadline for The Publican Awards extended until the end of this week: publicanawards.co.uk/live/en/page...
The Publican Awards 2026 - Enter
The Publican Awards 2026 - Enter
publicanawards.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Entry deadline for The Publican Awards extended until the end of this week: publicanawards.co.uk/live/en/page...
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If you are based in Brighton/Bevendean and want something warm on this cold evening, go and try a delicious spud from my brother in law's new van. Details and more info here: www.rathergoodspud.co.uk/new-page
Please share (and enjoy).
Please share (and enjoy).
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If you are based in Brighton/Bevendean and want something warm on this cold evening, go and try a delicious spud from my brother in law's new van. Details and more info here: www.rathergoodspud.co.uk/new-page
Please share (and enjoy).
Please share (and enjoy).
#Collabageddon @brollybrewing.bsky.social x @thornbridge.bsky.social Perch Burton Ale @handbrewco.bsky.social Hand in Hand.
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#Collabageddon @brollybrewing.bsky.social x @thornbridge.bsky.social Perch Burton Ale @handbrewco.bsky.social Hand in Hand.
#Collabageddon under way at the Hand in Hand Brighton with @handbrewco.bsky.social x @durationbeer.bsky.social Noki Schwarbier.
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#Collabageddon under way at the Hand in Hand Brighton with @handbrewco.bsky.social x @durationbeer.bsky.social Noki Schwarbier.
Gala pie-style creme egg. I have three questions. Grenade? It's Christmas isn't it, not Easter? Why?
NEW 🥚 CREME EGG
Grenade to launch limited-edition Soft Core Creme Egg Protein bar
13g of protein, 2g of sugar and non-HFSS
Available in supermarkets and convenience from December to April for rsp: £2.50/45g
Grenade to launch limited-edition Soft Core Creme Egg Protein bar
13g of protein, 2g of sugar and non-HFSS
Available in supermarkets and convenience from December to April for rsp: £2.50/45g
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Gala pie-style creme egg. I have three questions. Grenade? It's Christmas isn't it, not Easter? Why?
A Spoons for Alicante | Morning Advertiser www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025...
JDW to open first overseas pub
JDW is set to open its first overseas pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in Spain by January 2026.
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A Spoons for Alicante | Morning Advertiser www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025...
'Reasons to be cheerful about beer in 2025' | @boakandbailey.bsky.social boakandbailey.substack.com/p/reasons-to...
Reasons to be cheerful about beer in 2025
It’s not all doom and gloom even if (looks out of window) it is literally all gloom. From pubs to breweries, there’s plenty to give us a warm glow.
boakandbailey.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
'Reasons to be cheerful about beer in 2025' | @boakandbailey.bsky.social boakandbailey.substack.com/p/reasons-to...
Good to see Gavin George is one of the people behind this now he’s no longer chief exec at Laine Pub Co.
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Good to see Gavin George is one of the people behind this now he’s no longer chief exec at Laine Pub Co.
From drunken monkeys and the agricultural revolution to socialising in a globalised world: Alcohol and the origins of hospitality - from the Propel Friday Opinion archive: www.philmellows.com/PhilMellows_...
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
From drunken monkeys and the agricultural revolution to socialising in a globalised world: Alcohol and the origins of hospitality - from the Propel Friday Opinion archive: www.philmellows.com/PhilMellows_...
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Keep on lagering on, my piece in the DT includes the likes of @teamutopian.bsky.social @lostandgrounded.bsky.social and @pillarsbrewery.bsky.social i think this is not the paywalled bersion www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-dri...
10 of the best British lagers to try (now that we’re finally brewing it better)
The era of bland, gassy pints is long gone. Across Britain, meticulous brewers are reviving lager with care, craft and real character
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Keep on lagering on, my piece in the DT includes the likes of @teamutopian.bsky.social @lostandgrounded.bsky.social and @pillarsbrewery.bsky.social i think this is not the paywalled bersion www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-dri...
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MERRY CRISPMAS! We've formulated the definitive guide to beer and festive snack pairing, perfect to help add a bit of pizzazz to your festive buffet, or a satisfying nibble to get you through a stint of gift wrapping. Read on! www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/merry-crispm...
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
MERRY CRISPMAS! We've formulated the definitive guide to beer and festive snack pairing, perfect to help add a bit of pizzazz to your festive buffet, or a satisfying nibble to get you through a stint of gift wrapping. Read on! www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/merry-crispm...
Number of late-night venues in the UK have fallen by 28% since the pandemic | Morning Advertiser www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025...
Late-night venue numbers down 4.6% in 12 months, 28% since pandemic
UK late-night economy shrinks 4.6% in 12 months and 28% since Covid, driven by rising costs, safety concerns and poor transport.
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Number of late-night venues in the UK have fallen by 28% since the pandemic | Morning Advertiser www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025...
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Bookings in UK bars and restaurants surged by 30% in October versus the same period last year, according to new data.
UK bars strong in October but Autumn Budget could thwart growth
Bookings in UK bars and restaurants surged by 30% in October versus the same period last year, according to new data. But Access Hospitality, which analysed booking patterns through the discovery plat...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Bookings in UK bars and restaurants surged by 30% in October versus the same period last year, according to new data.
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Reposted by Phil Mellows
SIBA Business Awards 2026 launches today. Get your entries in! www.siba.co.uk/business-awa...
SIBA Business Awards 2026 - SIBA - Society of Independent Brewers and Associates
The SIBA Business Awards seek to congratulate excellence in the brewing industry across a variety of categories, from pump clip, can and bottle design, to efforts taken by brewers to make their busine...
www.siba.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
SIBA Business Awards 2026 launches today. Get your entries in! www.siba.co.uk/business-awa...
Micropub Adventures visits Greggs the bakers' first pub, the Golden Flake Tavern. It's in a department store in Newcastle. Not feeling terribly convinced but I suppose I'm going to have to try it for myself. micropubadventures.co.uk/2025/11/16/1...
16/11/25 – Greggs “The Golden Flake Tavern”
The Golden Flake Tavern is Greggs’ first proper pub inside Fenwick Newcastle, blending a cosy British pub vibe with playful twists on Greggs favourites. The warm, wood-toned interior sets the scene…
micropubadventures.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Micropub Adventures visits Greggs the bakers' first pub, the Golden Flake Tavern. It's in a department store in Newcastle. Not feeling terribly convinced but I suppose I'm going to have to try it for myself. micropubadventures.co.uk/2025/11/16/1...
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Today in "big breweries fuck things up when they buy small breweries" (via @everypubindublin.ie): www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...
Cork’s Franciscan Well brewery to cease production in new year, impacting 15 staff
Molson Coors says economic pressures and a struggling craft beer sector forced the decision, with 15 employees affected
www.irishexaminer.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today in "big breweries fuck things up when they buy small breweries" (via @everypubindublin.ie): www.irishexaminer.com/business/com...
Sad to see Epochal go. It was doing some exciting stuff. Hopefully, its Burton Union set won't be collateral damage, and I'm sure Gareth will do his best to find it a new home. Thanks to @morrighani.bsky.social for keeping tabs for @teamdb.bsky.social www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...
Where will the historic union set move next?
Keeping a close eye on the exact whereabouts of one in four pieces of heritage brewing kit has become a priority for Laura Hadland. Here she explains why we should all stay watchful while pieces of hi...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Sad to see Epochal go. It was doing some exciting stuff. Hopefully, its Burton Union set won't be collateral damage, and I'm sure Gareth will do his best to find it a new home. Thanks to @morrighani.bsky.social for keeping tabs for @teamdb.bsky.social www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...
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It’s being reported that Stonegate Group is considering the sale of more than 1,000 pubs — almost a quarter of its estate — to reduce debt beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/16/s... #pubs #pubsnews
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It’s being reported that Stonegate Group is considering the sale of more than 1,000 pubs — almost a quarter of its estate — to reduce debt beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/16/s... #pubs #pubsnews
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All ready (or at least, we will be by 6:30!) for @petebrownbeer.bsky.social to come and share his insight into beer & music for Think While You Drink. Can't wait to hear what Bris bands he might have picked 😉
Bit of Svalbard? Memory Of Elephants? Turbowolf? 🤘🏻🍻
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Bit of Svalbard? Memory Of Elephants? Turbowolf? 🤘🏻🍻
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Upstairs in Small Bar looking lovely for our Think While You Drink Event for @beinghumanfest.bsky.social later. Thanks to @kellywasgcb.bsky.social and Bob for getting it all ready today. Looking forward to seeing all the happy tasters using those glasses for good later.
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
All ready (or at least, we will be by 6:30!) for @petebrownbeer.bsky.social to come and share his insight into beer & music for Think While You Drink. Can't wait to hear what Bris bands he might have picked 😉
Bit of Svalbard? Memory Of Elephants? Turbowolf? 🤘🏻🍻
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Bit of Svalbard? Memory Of Elephants? Turbowolf? 🤘🏻🍻
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Brewers! I'm looking for Christmas beers that are nationally available through the supermarkets this year. Please DM me if you have something that fits the bill.
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Brewers! I'm looking for Christmas beers that are nationally available through the supermarkets this year. Please DM me if you have something that fits the bill.