A planning application for a new micropub called ‘Handle Bar’ has been submitted to Amber Valley Borough Council, requesting to convert a former stables & garage block in King Street, Alfreton. The Council is set to make a decision by January 18th. The application says: The Handle Bar will not be a cheap beer establishment.…
Jeff Voller & his wife, Debra, recently opened their micro pub – Beer EnGin, Knowsley’s first Micropub, selling a wide range of real ale, gin, craft beers, ciders & wine. Jeff & his wife both dreamed of working for themselves & owning their own family business, after working for the NHS for years. Fortunately, with…
Nearly 10 years ago, residents of Garboldisham lost their local drinking establishment but now, the Garboldisham Fox Community Interest Company have saved the property from redevelopment and with the help from volunteers, they have converted the old property into a micro pub, The Fox Inn. Chairman of the interest company, Peter Smith said: “It is…
Saturday (3/12/2016) saw the opening of Rushden’s first micropub & bottleshop – The Hopmaster General, located at the town’s old Post Office on College Street. Owner, Gavin Wooding described opening the micropub as a dream come true, he said: “Craft beer and real ale has been a love of mine for a long time so…
Last week saw the opening of the first Blackburn town centre micropub, with the launch of The Drummer’s Arms in King William Street. Opened by James Quayle, along with his wife Katy, the pair currently run Q-ale, which hires pop-up bars for festivals & events and also helps setup micropubs. While running a bar in…
Yesterday (1/12/2016) saw the opening of a new town centre micropub in Rawtenstall. ‘The Hop’ located on Bank Street, hopes to bring the love for local beers & ale back to the town. The new micropub is run by Landlady, Michelle Morris, along with her husband Andy & will be run by three full-time members…
The Railway Arms shut it’s doors for the final time just a few weeks ago due to increased rent prices on the property, which would see the price triple to continue business. Unfortunately this caused the closure of the award winning micropub, winning National cider & perry pub in 2013. However, Ian Pinches along with…
A new micropub has opened at Rowan Yard in Norton, which was previously used as a blacksmiths yard and stabling house, dating all the way back to the mid-18th century. James Neilsen & Neal Gray who also runs ‘The Green Hops’ in Billingham, transformed the building, along with the previous tenant, John Hyde, giving the…
Last week, Polly Hadman opened the doors of the new Saxon Tavern micropub for the first time, in the small Northamptonshire village, Earls Barton. Converting the one room pub took Polly, along with her family, 27 days to fully refurbish, offering a cosy atmosphere and a community feel. She said: “I have always lived in…
Baptist church minister, James Karran, plans to open a new micro pub at a former hair salon in Canton, Cardiff. The micro pub will not be religious-themed, nor will it have music, gambling machines or any spirits. The pub will focus on serving only local real ales at affordable prices, while bringing the community together.…