Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The Wild Duck Inn

Published: 08 April, 2026

Early March saw the latest pub in the Country Creatures portfolio, The Wild Duck Inn, swing its doors open to patrons. Sam and Georgie Pearman lead the outfit, with the new venue based in the southern Cotswolds town of Ewen. A storied building hosts the new public house, it being a grade II-listed 16th-century coaching inn. Nineteen bedrooms are being added for those wanting to combine pub conviviality with a good night’s sleep. A Gothic-style bar will serve beers from local Stroud brewery Uley, alongside a shapeshifting wine list from head of wine Andrea Domenicucci, championing the best of France and Italy. A 110-cover restaurant can draw its produce from the plethora of quality Cotswolds producers, including charcuterie specialist The Cotswold Curer.

Jennings Brewery reopens

Published: 02 July, 2025

Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria, is reopening on July 4 after two years, having been closed by Carlsberg Marston’s in 2022.

Govt U-turn on pub lockdown sales

Published: 04 November, 2020

In a U-turn, the government has agreed to allow England’s pubs to sell takeaway alcohol during the national lockdown that begins on Thursday.

Eden Mill snaps up Eden River to expand production

Published: 04 February, 2019

Eden Mill, Scotland’s first single site brewery and distillery, has targeted further expansion after acquiring Eden River Brewery in Penrith, Cumbria, for an undisclosed amount.