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“This is more helpful for our staff, that’s why I’m offering it. I’ve found that not having to be constantly serving people is way better for my mental health. Bar work can be really mentally tiring....

Taphouse is now Mechanics Rest at the Taphouse.

The Silly Goose is now the Warren Bridge Inn (WhatPub confirms).

Squawk (Manchester) shutting up shop in March.

https://twitter.com/SQUAWKBrewingCo/status/1749815216957956302

Another casualty: Navigation Brewery of Nottingham.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/food-drink/nottinghams-navigation-brewery-closes-down-9022190

There won't be much left by the end of...

North Brewing Co in trouble.

https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/2118790-administration-looms-for-independent-craft-brewery

Love Lane Brewery saved by owners of Home Bargains.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/home-bargains-owner-saves-love-28409759

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FFS I just typed out a reply and went to edit it, and seem to have accidentally deleted it.

In short the % increase seems high compared to standard Spoons outlets (eg real ale £2.46 to 2.55 being...

Funny how the lane was blocked for the fire engines but mysteriously cleared to allow the bulldozers through...

It did confuse me!

Seems there were a few people with the same unfortunate experience, judging by the reviews.

Red Cat Brewing have gone into administration. Don't think I've had anything from them personally.

Follow up to the BBNo rumour:
https://bbno.co/blogs/news/addressing-the-rumour-mill

Brew By Numbers & Brick Brewery

https://www.just-drinks.com/news/brew-by-numbers-brick-brewery-latest-uk-craft-beer-makers-to-call-in-administrators/

BBNo definitely a bit of a shocker.

Thank you!

Leigh Arms is now a night club called Sky Lounge, opening at 9pm.

Bliss is Bar Quaye, but closed last year according to their Facebook page.

I think perhaps it suffers as often being the token real ale offering in some pubs and especially round the North Yorkshire area. That said I've had some surprisingly enjoyable pints of their bitter...

One to file under potential peril...

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-11962111/Black-Sheep-brewery-sale-secure-fresh-funding.html

I have to say, this one took me by surprise.

Alphabet Brewing Co of Manchester have announced their closure on social media today.

https://twitter.com/alphabetbrewing/status/1646895499222347776

I didn't want to get drawn into the 'free house' thing as that seems to be a bit of a minefield!

I may be wrong but my understanding with Spoons was that there is a list of cask beers that each...

Not sure if the issue here is the installation of cellar equipment, rising prices, or both. But either way, you'd think a contract between two big players would be fairly clear on what you would...

Had a similar experience in the Molly House during my first and only visit to date. I've seen more recent reviews suggest it's worth a visit so was considering giving it another go, but now I'm not...

I've had some decent stuff from them on cask in years gone by, but the stuff they've been churning out in cans in recent years has been well below par. I could never be sure if it was a brewing...

Britannia is now the Leopards Den.

Thank you!