James Miller

As a country pub, we like to look after our designated drivAs a country pub, we like to look after our designated drivers. Customers will always find a good range of low and no alcohol beers in our well-stocked fridges. Who remembers those early low alcohol beers? The ones that tasted nothing like beer. Thankfully, things have changed. In July, we read a report from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said sales of ‘no and low’ beers have hit record highs. It is forecast that sales...

We are hurtling through 2026 at break neck speed. Before we know it the 8th of August will soon come around and so will Foxt Fest 2026. Last year was a taste of how good a small Beer & Music Festival can be and we promise this year will build on the success of the first. The line up of artists has expanded this year as has the size of the marquee. The beer line up with be fresh and cater for every taste, be its a good stout, a golden ale, a hazy pale or something a little different all...

CAMPAIGN AIMS TO HALF VAT FOR UK PUBS AND RESTAURANTS Management at the Fox and Goose are backing a Staffordshire led campaign to reduce VAT on hospitality. We have all read about a crisis in hospitality. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) say 161 pubs closed in the first three months of this year across England, Scotland and Wales, equating to the loss of around 2,400 jobs. The Fox and Goose is performing well, and we passionately believe that a village pub with a strong...