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The Cask Project

Cask drinkers ‘spend more’ – Fuller’s, Wadworth and Cheshire Cat back Cask Ale Week

28-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Fuller’s, Wadworth and Cheshire Cat have all been backing Cask Ale Week, which ends on Sunday 1 October so pubs must make the most of the final weekend.

‘Excellent progress’ on Wadworth brewery, EBITDA up to £3.64m

15-Jun-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Brewer and pub operator Wadworth has made “excellent progress” on its new brewery and reported a 122% increase in EBITDA in its financial year ended 31 December 2022.

Jobs round-up

Senior appointments at Wadworth, BrewDog, Upham and City Pub Group, unprecedented traffic to pub recruiter

11-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

Amid announcements of record redundancies, rebounding pub share prices and furlough extension, a number of pub companies have announced boardroom shake-ups.

Pandemic is a challenge, but we had the confidence to progress’ says Liberation boss

11-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The coronavirus pandemic has given Liberation Group the chance to move forward, according to CEO Jonathan Lawson.

Property round-up

Interest shown in Deltic deal, Wadworth offloads 21 sites, Shepherd Neame pub package hits market

11-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

In a flurry of pub property market activity, there are updates from the Deltic Group, Shepherd Neame, Wadworth, Sir John Fitzgerald, Inn Collection Group and Admiral.

Wadworth sells 21 pubs to Liberation Group

10-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Wiltshire-based multiple pub operator and brewer Wadworth has announced the sale of 21 pubs to Liberation Group for an undisclosed sum.

Wadworth signals intention to build new brewery

02-Dec-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Family brewer and pub operator Wadworth has voiced its intentions to construct a new brewery, with the aim of building on and protecting its 144-year history.

Pub opens on board British warship HMS Elizabeth

20-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The bar on board the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has been turned into a brand new pub by brewer Wadworth in partnership with the Royal Navy.

West Country operator gives websites £50,000 makeover

07-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Wadworth pubs group has given a summer makeover to its pub websites.

My Pub: the UK's most dog-friendly pub, the Fox and Hounds, Reading

29-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Managers Jayne Tilsley and Miles Teece know a thing or two about keeping families and their four-legged friends happy. After winning multiple awards for keeping our canine companions content, Tilsley talks about what makes the UK’s most dog-friendly pub...

Top 50 Gastropub licensee buys pub from Wadworth for six-figure sum

03-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Top 50 Gastropub the Longs Arms now officially belongs to licensee Rob Allcock after he and partner Liz bought the site from pubco Wadworth for a six-figure fee.

Wadworth 'transforms' beer bottle range

12-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub operator and brewer Wadworth has unveiled a new look for its bottled beer range after the relaunch of its flagship 6X ale.

Wadworth appoint new chief executive

14-Sep-2015 By James Evison

Former managing director of Spirit Leased, Chris Welham, is to become the new chief executive of Wadworth & Co.

Expert insights

Chef focus: Wadworth's king of the kitchen

08-Jun-2015 By Jo Bruce

Scott Ferguson, head development chef at Wadworth, tells the PMA about what makes his kitchens tick

‘Chorizon’ named best banger in Wadworth sausage competition

24-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A sausage made with chorizo, coriander and Horizon ale has been named best banger in an annual competition organised by Wadworth.

PMA launches new event - Beer Innovation Summit

03-Dec-2012 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser has launched an exciting new event focused purely on the beer category.

Wadworth attracts customers through to new year

01-Dec-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Wadworth pub company is encouraging trade this Christmas with vouchers and free drinks for designated drivers.

Lessee criticises Wadworth chief

22-Jul-2011 By Adam Pescod

A Wadworth lessee has told the company's executives to "take a look at themselves" instead of blaming a fall in profits on their tenants. John...

Wadworth crowns best pubs in its estate

03-Dec-2010 By John Harrington

Licensees at an "immaculate" Hampshire pub have been named Wadworth's Tenant of the Year. Brid and Dereck Phelan of the Golden Lion, Winchester,...

Loyalty scheme for Wadworth 6X stockists

20-Aug-2010 By Robyn Black

Wadworth is to introduce its first loyalty scheme and is rolling out a new pumpclip design to help boost sales of Wadworth 6X. Under the reward...

Wadworth signs sponsorship deal with Bath Rugby

14-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore

West Country brewer Wadworth has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Bath Rugby Club - the company's first major sports link-up. As part of...

Try Wadworth beer in thirds

03-Mar-2010 By Sonya Hook

Wadworth is running a promotion to encourage consumers to sample a wider range of its beers. Consumers in the brewer's managed houses can pay the...

Wadworth offers customers triple chance to try as they buy

22-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Customers at Wadworth pubs could get three times the flavour when they order a pint during Cask Ale Week. In a bid to get more people to sample...

Most Wadworth hosts say rent is fair

01-Jun-2009 By John Harrington

Six out of 10 Wadworth tenants agree their rent is fair, according to survey commissioned by the Wiltshire brewer and pub operator. A total of 60% agreed with the statement "I believe my rent is fair for the business I do".

Wadworth tenants happy with their deal

01-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Six out of 10 tenants with family brewer Wadworth believe they have a fair rent for their business. The figure comes from an internal survey which...

Pub manager saves guests from inferno

01-Apr-2009

A pub manager has been hailed a hero after helping guests escape safely from a fire caused by an arson attack.Andrew Ward, manager of the Wadworth...

Wadworth worker wins Powerlifting title

12-Dec-2008

A horseman who looks after the famous Wadworth Shire horses has won the World Drug-Free and Unequipped Powerlifting Championship in Indiana,...

Welcome to Wadworthshire

20-Aug-2008

ONLY FOUR years to go to the London Olympics and they're in training for their share of gold amid the verdant dells and thatched roofs of...

Focus South West: A decent proposal

05-Aug-2008

There comes a point when every old swinger looks in the mirror, sees those dyed locks, that gold medallion and the skin-tight trousers and realises...

Blazing the heritage trail

03-Apr-2008

Andrew Pring enters the magic kingdom of Wadworthshire, where Wiltshire brewer Wadworth combines old and new to promote its core values with modern...

BrandsBriefs

13-Mar-2008

Balvenie's signature single Whisky distiller Balvenie is producing a signature single malt to commemorate malt master David Stewart's 45 years in the...

Pub companies reducing food miles makes good business sense

01-May-2007

Reducing food miles and sourcing locally is nothing new for gastropub chefs (uh-oh, don't let Restaurant magazine's editor catch me using that term)....

Wadworth good for a relationship

18-Nov-2004

On a trip to the Wadworth brewery in Devizes, Adam Withrington found out there was much more to the business than its beer. One of the nicest things...

'Try before you buy' scheme to boost Wadworth beers

17-Nov-2004

Wadworth is trying to turn more people onto cask beer by using a "try before you buy" scheme in its pubs.The Devizes-based brewer, whose brands...

Home Counties: Falkland Arms

29-Jan-2004

Great Tew, Oxfordshire The Falkland Arms is an oddity within Wadworth's tied estate. It is one of only two pubs in the brewer's 250-strong estate...