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North Wales Live
5 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
HelloFresh launches Father's Day menu with beer pairings
HelloFresh has released a new Father's Day menu off the back of research that shows that 57% of people find their dads tricky to buy for - and 46% of dads say they've received gifts they didn't want or use. Each dish on the menu has been paired with craft beers, from Thornbridge. HelloFresh and Thornbridge are giving a few of those who order the new Father's Day menu the chance to win a crate of Thornbridge beers to enjoy with their meals. Any other HelloFresh customers looking to purchase Thornbridge can use the code 'HF20' for 20% discount off the paired range until June 30. Birra Moretti is also celebrating Father's Day by offering a pairing to the HelloFresh Chorizo and Tomato Spaghetti with their Sale di Mare lager. A selection of customers who order this dish will receive a complimentary beer in-box. Mimi Morley, Senior Recipe Development Manager at HelloFresh, said: 'We know that Father's Day can be tricky, but our new Father's Day menu gives our customers the means to create a delicious celebratory meal with minimal fuss or waste. We also understand most dads just want the opportunity to spend time with their family and what better way to do so than over a delicious, home-cooked meal.' James Buchanan, General Manager for Thornbridge Brewery said: 'While wine is more commonly paired with food, craft beer can make a delicious accompaniment to any meal. The pine and citrus notes of our West Side Glory IPA, for example, balances the richness of HelloFresh's decadent mac and cheese and helps to refresh the palate between bites. We've worked closely with HelloFresh on its Father's Day menu and hope to inspire people to opt for craft beer over wine when celebrating Father's Day this year and beyond.'
Wales Online
6 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
HelloFresh launches Father's Day menu with beer pairings
HelloFresh launches Father's Day menu with beer pairings There is a code to get 20% off the paired range from Thornbridge HelloFresh has released a new Father's Day menu off the back of research that shows that 57% of people find their dads tricky to buy for - and 46% of dads say they've received gifts they didn't want or use. Each dish on the menu has been paired with craft beers, from Thornbridge. HelloFresh and Thornbridge are giving a few of those who order the new Father's Day menu the chance to win a crate of Thornbridge beers to enjoy with their meals. Any other HelloFresh customers looking to purchase Thornbridge can use the code 'HF20' for 20% discount off the paired range until June 30. Birra Moretti is also celebrating Father's Day by offering a pairing to the HelloFresh Chorizo and Tomato Spaghetti with their Sale di Mare lager. A selection of customers who order this dish will receive a complimentary beer in-box. Mimi Morley, Senior Recipe Development Manager at HelloFresh, said: 'We know that Father's Day can be tricky, but our new Father's Day menu gives our customers the means to create a delicious celebratory meal with minimal fuss or waste. We also understand most dads just want the opportunity to spend time with their family and what better way to do so than over a delicious, home-cooked meal.' James Buchanan, General Manager for Thornbridge Brewery said: 'While wine is more commonly paired with food, craft beer can make a delicious accompaniment to any meal. The pine and citrus notes of our West Side Glory IPA, for example, balances the richness of HelloFresh's decadent mac and cheese and helps to refresh the palate between bites. We've worked closely with HelloFresh on its Father's Day menu and hope to inspire people to opt for craft beer over wine when celebrating Father's Day this year and beyond.' HelloFresh x Thornbridge Father's Day Beer Pairing Menu (June 7 - June 20 2025) Southern Fried Style Chicken and Mac & Cheese – West Side Glory Tonkatsu Style Crispy Pork Steaks and Rice – AM:PM Crispy Onion Topped BBQ Hot Dogs and Chips – Lukas Mexican Chicken Tacos – Favorito Article continues below Sticky Honey Indonesian Style Beef Rice Bowl – Jaipur Chorizo and Tomato Spaghetti – Birra Moretti Sale Di Mare
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area?
Scroll down to see the most and least expensive pints PINT PINCH The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE average price of a pint has soared to £5.17 across the UK, delivering a bitter blow to beer enthusiasts. The Morning Advertiser's latest pint price survey has revealed the cost of a jar across England, Wales and Scotland is now 34p higher than figures reported by the Office for National Statistics in February. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Beer prices have risen sharply as manufacturers and pubs grappple with higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. The trade magazine's latest survey, regularly updated, examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. According to The Morning Advertiser, London tops the list for the priciest pints, with pub owners charging an average of £6.10. The cost of popular brands in the capital has also climbed, with a pint of Guinness reaching £6.45, Birra Moretti £7.17, and Camden Hells £7.05 since February. In contrast, the Midlands boasts the cheapest average pint in Great Britain, priced at £4.68. Tennent's lager is the most affordable option there at £3.50, followed by Carlsberg at £3.72. Meanwhile, Foster's and Greene King IPA are slightly pricier at £3.80 and £3.85, respectively. However, The Morning Advertiser's survey revealed that pint prices in the Midlands increased by 5.15% between January and April, while London bucked the trend with a 1.22% decrease during the same period. Meanwhile, beer prices in Wales rose by 3.87%, and the South East saw a more modest increase of 2.54%. The survey also examined the average prices of over 30 beer brands, covering categories including lager, craft beer, cask ale, and stout. Britain's best beer ranked It found that Camden Hells and BrewDog Punk IPA are now the most expensive pints in Great Britain, with an average price of £6.34. Following closely behind are Beavertown Neck Oil at £6.24, Peroni at £6.12, and Asahi at £6.11. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options, with drinkers paying an average of £4.23 per pint across England, Wales, and Scotland. Greene King IPA, Budweiser, and Foster's, come with an average price of £4.36, £4.38, and £4.47, respectively. List of most and least expensive pints Here are the most and least expensive pints across Great Britain, according to the Morning Advertiser: Camden Hells - £6.34 BrewDog Punk IPA - £6.34 Beavertown Neck Oil - £6.24 Peroni - £6.14 Asahi - £6.11 Birra Moretti - £6.04 Camden Pale Ale - £5.69 Guinness - £5.56 Estrella Damm - £5.56 Madri - £5.55 Staropramen - £5.53 Cruzcampo - £5.39 Heineken - £5.29 San Miguel - £5.28 Stella Artois - £5.27 Pravha - £5.19 Pedigree - £5.16 Amstel - £5.16 Timothy Taylor's Landlord - £5.12 London Pride - £4.82 Wainwright - £4.75 Coors Light - £4.74 Corona - £4.73 Abbot Ale - £4.70 Carling - £4.62 Tribute Pale Ale - £4.59 Doom Bar - £4.57 Hobgoblin - £4.57 Foster's - £4.47 Budweiser - £4.38 Greene King IPA - £4.36 Carlsberg - £4.23 Tennent's - £4.23 BREWERIES AND PUBS STRUGGLE Breweries and pubs across the UK have struggled in recent years as the high cost of living sees customers' budgets take a dent. The increased cost of brewing and beer prices, as well as rising energy bills have also had an impact. Figures analysed and published by the Altus Group earlier this year revealed over 400 pubs across England and Wales were demolished or converted for other uses in the year to December. This saw the number of pubs across the two countries dip below 39,000 for the first time. More than 34 pubs a month called last orders for the final time over the year - the sharpest fall in pub numbers since 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic. UK pub numbers have now plunged by more than 2,000 since the start of 2020. A number of breweries are facing trouble too, including the Fourpure brewing company which appointed administrators in October and the Magic Rock Brewery which said it would bring administrators at the start of the year. Meanwhile, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) said in November it would stop making eight classic British cask beers following a review. A number of pubs also warned they would have to hike prices for customers this year after the Government's Autumn Budget. Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the national minimum wage both rose in April. But businesses cautioned this would force them into upping the price of drinks as they try and absorb the extra costs. Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young's, said the chain planned to hike its prices by between 2.5% and 3%. Wetherspoons also hiked the price of some of its drinks and meal deals by up to 30p in January. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Sunday World
16-05-2025
- Sunday World
Barmaid serves up beers and cheers in McCormack's of Castlepollard with pints at just €5.50
There was a good atmosphere throughout the pub and the barmaid certainly shared a good rapport with the locals Our Commandos liked the view from McCormack's of Castlepollard in Co Westmeath It's hard to believe that more than 10 years have passed since we drank a pint in Castlepollard, but the Old Commando can still remember that cold January evening back in 2015. 'I checked my notes before we left. We were drinking pints of Guinness for only €4 that night, I doubt we'll be so lucky this time around,' he joked. Following our 75 minute journey from the capital, we arrived in the small village of Castlepollard and having circled the village green twice, our designated driver finally parked the pub-mobile and let us out to stretch our legs. Having admired the nice blue exterior, the Old Commando made his way across the street and into front bar of McCormack's pub, where he instructed us to take our seats at the front window overlooking the green area in the middle of the village. 'Isn't that a lovely view on a lovely sunny day like this?' he said as he went to place our order. It is a nice feature of this pub, we must say, to have a counter area just inside the front door in front of a large window — it almost made us feel bad for sitting inside as the sun split the rocks. However, we were here to drink porter, not work on our summer tan, and after a brief few moments a barmaid arrived and took the Old Commando's order. The creamy pints of stout cost us €5.50, an almost 38 per cent increase since our previous visit to the area ten years ago, but this is arguably one of the cheaper prices you'll find these days. There are a large selection of drinks available on draught in this pub including Coors, Corona, Birra Moretti and Orchard Thieves Wild, while the fridges and shelves were also fully stocked. There was a predominately male clientele during our stay and most of the crowd was in the front section, with saloon-styled doors separating the first two sections of the bar. The second section, which was populated mostly by younger males, contained a pool table, a jukebox, a TV and two gaming machines. There was a good atmosphere throughout the pub and the barmaid certainly shared a good rapport with the locals who seemed as happy to see her as she was to see them. The wine leather barstools were in good condition and there are coat hangers located along the counter for convenience. There are two TVs in the front bar and horse racing was being shown during our visit. We noticed a third section of this pub but it was closed off during our visit. A sign behind the counter advised that hangovers only last a day, memories last a lifetime, so having read that sign the Young Commando ordered round two and we began working towards the hangover. We noticed some GAA photos hanging throughout the bar, including one of the 1981 U21 hurling team that won their championship, and the Old Commando mentioned that it is now 20 years since Castlepollard's last senior hurling title. 'They must be starving for success, who knows what the year will bring?' he continued. Our designated driver took it upon himself to inspect the beer garden and toilets which are located side by side, and while he was complimentary of the beer garden, the toilets need some attention. 'There's no seat on one of the toilets and the cubicle lock is busted,' he told us upon his return. These are two very basic items and they should be fixed immediately. We enjoyed our visit to McCormack's bar and perhaps we'll return next year when they pub will celebrate its 50th birthday, having been established in 1976. Rating: Three pints out of Five One for the road: Town and Country – Castlepollard A very smartly dressed blonde barmaid served us when we stopped off at the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard. There were few empty seats in the front bar with a middle aged to elderly clientele all in fine spirits and enjoying their few drinks. There was a very good atmosphere during our stay and some good characters perched at the counter telling tall tales. The red leather barstools and bench seating were in good condition and we spotted a TV at both ends of the room. The brown brick fireplace is a nice feature and there is a framed Kilkenny jersey hanging just above it. We passed through the second section of the pub on our way to inspect the toilets and noticed it has a pool table, a poker machine and a gaming machine. A light bulb in the toilet cubicle is required as the current one was flickering, and the sink tap needs to be replaced too. A general update in the area of the toilets wouldn't be any harm, in Pub Spy's opinion. Rating: Three pints out of Five
Sunday World
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Rogers boozer is the king in Monaghan's Castleblayney with pints of stout at just €5.40
Our Commandos loved the proper pints and banter in this Monaghan boozer The Old Commando was delighted to be visiting Castleblayney for the first time in over a decade, but he was intrigued as to how the locals would be feeling following Monaghan's Ulster quarter final defeat to Donegal. 'They did better than I expected,' one of our Commandos said, as our designated driver joined the N53 coming into Castleblayney town. 'I thought Donegal would give them a good hammering,' he added. 'What Monaghan wouldn't give to have another like Nudie Hughes playing,' the Old Commando replied, as he pointed to the large mural of the former Castleblayney Faughs All-Star. 'Now there was a great player.' Our driver parked the pub-mobile a few moments later, having completed a lap of the town – and it surprised us how many pubs are still operating in the area. We decided to pick Rogers Bar as our port of call. The blue exterior is attractive and the large Monaghan GAA flag in the front window was all the invitation the Old Commando needed to pick this spot — he knew he would worm his way into a GAA debate eventually! We were greeted by a big sign on the front door advising us that this pub only accepts cash and no cards can be used for payment, so the Young Commando was thrilled as he knew the Old Commando is the only one of the crew who still carries cash. 'I told you before to put your card on to your phone, now you're going to get stung with paying for every round,' the Young Commando goaded his older colleague. 'Despite the Government's best efforts, cash will always be king,' the Old Commando jokingly replied. 'At least Rogers tell you at the front door, I often got stung after ordering a pint to find out they don't take cards,' another of our Commandos chimed in. There was a very mannerly and polite barman on duty when Pub Spy and the team arrived and he was working alone for the duration of our stay. He was constantly on the move as he engaged with some of the older clientele who were seated near the electric stove, but ensured that nobody was left sitting or standing waiting for a pint. The pints of Guinness cost €5.40 and along with the usual line up of drinks they also have Tuborg, Birra Moretti and Orchard Thieves on draught. The clientele was predominately middle aged to elderly men, with pints of stout and Coors lining the counter and an occasional short in between pints. We really enjoyed the atmosphere as the locals debated the two point defeat to Donegal last week and what had gone wrong, but more importantly what they would have done to make things better. The barstool fan knows all! We counted four TVs, with the Snooker World Championships on one, while there is a pool table, jukebox and a gaming machine in the lower second section of the pub. The chequered barstools were all in good condition as was the pub in general. It wouldn't be a Monaghan pub if there wasn't a photograph of the senior football team that won the National League title in 1985, and this can be found just inside the front door where there's also a sign advising patrons that nobody gets out sober. We wouldn't even dare. The Young Commando inspected the toilets and reported back that they were small but clean with a ceramic urinal and one cubicle, but that the lock was broken. This should be fixed immediately. We really enjoyed our time in Rogers Bar, with good quality porter and a friendly barman who had a kind word for everyone. Keep up the good work. Rating: Three pints out of Five One for the road: The Old Coach Inn – Castleblayney Pub Spy promised he would return to The Old Coach Inn – but he didn't expect it to take 13 years. We had visited this boozer in 2012 and the Commandos enjoyed their visit, vowing to return. Unfortunately the pints of stout are no longer €3.60, but they were tasty and well received by the Old Commando. The barman on duty, who we think was named Martin, was an experienced professional and tended to every customer during our stay. Guinness Zero is also available on draught but it doesn't interest our connoisseurs, who all favour the real deal. There were two TVs in the section where we sat and there were numerous waiting staff on duty as they were also busy serving food during our stay. There was a very good atmosphere and both the furniture and toilet areas were in good condition. A spacious car park is also provided at the side of the pub. Rating: Three pints out of Five
