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A pub is for life – not just for Christmas

For pubs across the UK, the New Year brings fresh challenges – and plenty of uncertainty.

Beaujolais Day at The Blue Bell

We’re going full ooh là là this November as we celebrate the arrival of the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau with two unforgettable evenings of French flavours,

We’ve made the Good Beer Guide 2026! 

We’re raising a glass to some brilliant news – The Blue Bell Inn has been featured in the Good Beer Guide 2026!

Supplier Spotlight: M.R. Starr Butchers – Emsworth’s Finest

Just a few doors down from us in Emsworth, M.R. Starr has been a local staple for decades. Mick Starr bought the business in 1988, building a reputation for quality produce, friendly service and a real connection to local suppliers. These days, the next generation, Paul and Neil Starr, are proudly carrying that torch, continuing the family’s commitment to traditional butchery with a modern eye for provenance and flavour.

Maya’s Mission: 2,700 Miles to Support Hospitality Action

We recently had the pleasure of meeting Maya – an incredible adventurer who’s taking on the entire English coastal path in aid of Hospitality Action.

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