Derby was preparing to see it’s third micropub after Derby City Council recently approved plans to convert a former dental practice, located on Burton Road in Littleover. While the council approved of the idea, many locals didn’t feel the same way, sparking up objection letters and a petition. Applicant, Neil Mansell said: “I don’t want…
Bexley’s latest micropub, The Hopper’s Hut is due to officially open next month (September) with it’s grand opening event, located in Sidcup at 1 Invicta Parade, High Street. Owned by Murray East and Rebecca Tippett, Mr.East left a teaching position in Sidcup so that he could pursue his dream of owning his own micropub, he…
Stephen Allen recently sent a planning application to Canterbury City Council requesting permission to convert the South Drum Tower of the Westgate Towers into a micro pub. The small section has been used for general storage for decades but stephen, who currently co-owns ‘The Pound’ bar in Westgate Towers, would like to open up this…
Micropub owner, Chris Rigg plans to open his new micropub & bottleshop, ‘The Bay Hop’, over the upcoming August bank holiday weekend, located on Penrhyn Road in Colwyn Bay. Chris saw a gap in the market for the area after noticing the amount of micro breweries and lack of real ale pubs available, he said:…
Steve Cresswell opened his new Belper based micro pub back in May this year and has since managed to build a loyal real ale fan-base in the area and received plenty of positive comments. Steve has years of experience in the pub industry and previously ran the “Beehive” pub along with the sister micro pub…
Bolton Council recently approved a planning application to convert a empty property located in Westhoughton, on Market Street, into ‘The Beer Store’, which will serve as a micro pub and bottle shop, selling locally brewed & specialist ales in bottles and growlers. Town Councillor, David Wilkinson said: “I think it is a really good application.…
Bradford Brewery planned to expand their business by converting the currently vacant property located on Saltaire Road, into a 60 capacity micropub & bottle shop. In the application from Bradford Brewery they said: “This site has had a number of short-term tenants over the past ten years, including a car sales lot, an off-licence, a…
Two local couples, Emma & Paul Thompson along with Alison & Craig Taylor, have set out to create the perfect family work environment in Albrighton, in the form of a micro pub. Using funds that were saved for the children’s future university fees, the couples will be opening The Platform Ale House this Friday, located…
Family run Downham micro pub, The Railway Arms was recently crowned as the winner of East Anglia’s Regional Cider Pub of the Year 2016. Ian Pinches and his son, Callum Pinches said: “We are much humbled by the support we continue to receive from our friends far and wide, particularly as we look to promote…
Lauren Tansey hopes to fulfil her dreams of becoming a Landlady after applying for planning permission to convert a former barbers into a micro pub – ‘Cat and Bear’. If approved, one of the current rooms will be turned into a bar, with the other being a snug. Lauren has received help and guidance from…