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The welcome at Shepherd Neame’s Minnis Bay Bar and Brasserie in Birchington just got even warmer, as the seafront site has undergone a revamp.

Independent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has continued the expansion of its estate with the acquisition of three popular Essex pubs. The addition of The Bellhouse in Leigh-on-Sea, The Exchange in Southend-on-Sea and The Hamlet Court in Westcliff-on-Sea takes Shepherd Neame’s total of pubs and hotels to 303, across Kent, London and the South East. It follows the company’s acquisition of Urban Reef in Bournemouth earlier this month.

Independent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of contemporary Bournemouth seaside bar and restaurant Urban Reef.

A village pub known for its great food and welcoming atmosphere has reopened with a new, brighter look and a refreshed menu too.

We met with Head Chef Peter Baldwin, who has steered the Fish on the Green kitchen to success – and two prized AA rosettes.

A 15th century village pub is reopening its doors today (Friday, May 13) after a massive refurbishment which has seen it transformed into a stylish boutique hotel, restaurant and bar.

Did women create beer? Beer is thought to have been invented by the Sumerians, who lived in what is now Iraq, around 8,000 BC and ancient tablets have been unearthed showing the original brewers were women. The Sumerians even had a goddess of beer, Ninkasi.

A popular high street pub in the historic town of Maldon, Essex, is offering a warm welcome to visitors who want to stay overnight with five newly-refurbished rooms.

We sat down with Amy Glenie, licensee of the Blue Anchor, Crowborough, to find out more about her.

We sat down with Technical Brewer Danielle Whelan to find out more about her.