Sam Hagger

Founder @BeautifulPubs • Board Member @BIDLeicester • @BIIandBIIAB Ambassador • Hospitality, people & Leicester enthusiast 🍻

[The BII @BIIandBIIAB]

Spearheaded by @ChefTomKerridge we are backing the #VATsTheProblem campaign, calling for a 10% rate for all hospitality businesses, alongside other trade associations and industry colleagues.

Our members have consistently prioritised a lower rate of VAT, on a par with the majority of Europe, to stimulate growth and investment in our essential sector, and allow us to thrive.

https://t.co/3vPS7GJuj3

#pubsmatter #keepingpubsthriving

[Rutland And Derby @RutlandAndDerby]

🦪 Stout & Oyster Festival 🍀
13–15 March 2026

Our 14th annual festival with our biggest stout selection ever, including Murphy’s, BrewDog Black Heart & Fuller’s Black Cab 🍺

Fresh oysters from Colchester & Maldon 🦪 • Live music 🎶 • Great food • Six Nations rugby 🏉

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

@CallumMckeefery 💯 Nardo Grey

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

The BII #LOYA26 is so much more than just another award. If you haven’t entered before or even if you have & you believe you run a brilliant pub, give yourself and your team the chance to get the recognition you deserve. The support and insight offered into your business as part of the process is second to none 🧡

[The BII @BIIandBIIAB]

Could you be our next Licensee of the Year?🏆️

If you're considering entering #LOYA26 but are unsure on where to begin, our guide for entrants highlights the competition process from start to finish and provides you with top tips to consider when completing your entry form!

Check out the guide here🔗https://t.co/sdIcHzvlTT

[Alex Reilley @AlexReilley1]

Read this 👇👇👇
https://t.co/z6ZNxXnWSq

[Steven Alton @AltonSteven]

Pubs & hospitality operators are being pushed to the brink by unfair taxes. Our members’ insight shows that less than 1 in 10 will be profitable following yet more taxes from the budget including Business Rates bills going up despite Government promises. Urgent action is needed.

[The Beautiful Pubs Collective @BeautifulPubs]

We’re incredibly excited to see our name on tonight’s shortlist for the Peach 20/20 2025 Hero & Icon Awards in the category of Evolutionary Brand/Business.

Good luck to everyone in this evening’s shortlists, it’s a real honour to be in such inspirational company.

[The Beautiful Pubs Collective @BeautifulPubs]

Incredible News 🗞️ Out This Morning 🙌🏼

We are delighted to share that we’re finalists for this year’s @BIIandBIIAB National Innovation & Training Awards ‘Wellbeing Award’ 🧡

A huge thank you to our amazing team who continue to support us on our wellbeing journey 🙏🏼

[The Beautiful Pubs Collective @BeautifulPubs]

On Monday, our founder Sam had the pleasure of attending the annual @apavementaway Cook & Dine lunch at The Waldorf Hotel

The event raised an incredible £73,741, funds that will go directly towards OAPA’s work helping to rebuild lives through employment in hospitality 🙌🏼

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

@conkers3 @MenphysUK @BeautifulPubs Thank you Peter, I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙌🏼

[The Beautiful Pubs Collective @BeautifulPubs]

Thanks to @morningad for the coverage

https://t.co/KMVcePsfqF

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

@conkers3 @visit_leicester @DeGrooteMedia @MartinGilbert83 @MBallardRadio @claudiohfox @HTVIOLA @Mike24775926 @MsHKS @JonWoodcock @LondonSouthEast @PeteTaxMiller @DMU_Engagement @ShareScope @Deacyliam @MattioliWoods @smithpship @Tommo33s @dmuleicester @OadbyTownCentre @annabelbrodies @SKellyCEO @CallumMckeefery @neilshahuk @PMBrewCo @AlgyHall @jhandford11 @netwealth @AssetCoplc @HiscockK @SeanMJarvis @LeicsCares @neetusquire1 @valonline @EmCeeHarrisW @FurnleyHouse @masterinvestor @InvMattPodcast @GeorgeO @CharlieHuggins_ @dbmutton @ERRECRUITMENT1 @jerskillington @EMChamberNews @BSLBPodcast @leicsccc @thesportingedge @MenphysUK @robertmartin1a @RakeshChander51 Absolutely incredible ❤️ Extremely well earned recognition 🙌🏼

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

Challenging times for a sector that is so important in so many ways. So many incredible operators comprising their brilliant businesses offerings just to convert enough to stay afloat. Let's hope 'they' are listening 👂

[The BII @BIIandBIIAB]

Our CEO, Steven Alton CBII spoke with BBC News earlier today, discussing the rising costs that have hit our hospitality sector. In order for our sector to grow we need better support for pub resilience across the nation. #OurPub

Watch the full interview here 🔗 https://t.co/Ztiir4j8Oa

@UKHofficial @beerandpub @hospitalityulster @AltonSteven

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

On Monday, it was a pleasure to join the Everards team, @UKHospKate, Jackie, and fellow Leicestershire operators for some open conversations about the current state of hospitality.

Thanks to Everards MD Andy Wilson and the team for organising and hosting the session.

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

@conkers3 @MartinGilbert83 @EMR_Recruitment @marxnd @Frencheconomics @jeffprestridge @SKellyCEO @HTVIOLA @_samdb @jimgannonuk @Tommo33s @Mike24775926 @MY21_Oracle @TradingBasesUK @Jubiloo @MathewGregory5 @sunsuneti1 @RogerGreen2009 @TunbridgeJacqui @JamesThorneley @karenwi17092279 @achildofthe70s @TheReluctantIn2 @sanjkareer @neetusquire1 Have loverly weekend Peter! 🧡

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

Our 'now' annual KAM X @BeautifulPubs day at @AscotRacecourse 🐎

Such a brilliant day with such incredible people. Even had few winners too! 🙌🏼

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

Such a brilliant session at 'The Informants presents The EX Factor' on Thursday at Market Halls in London! It was an absolute privilege to be part of the speaker lineup, exploring a new era of employee experience alongside the incredible KAM team Katy Moses CBII and Katie Jenkins as well as Dan Hawkie, Tess Hearn, Amy Mellors, Bharti Radix, Kimberley Handy & Louisa Howie.

A huge thank you to Richard Hartley for leading our conversation, and to our partners at S4labour for making it happen.

[Sam Hagger @samhagger]

@EMR_Recruitment @conkers3 @sunsuneti1 @HTVIOLA @John_Stepek @annabelbrodies @Frencheconomics @jeffprestridge @SKellyCEO @_samdb @jimgannonuk @marxnd @Mike24775926 @Tommo33s @MY21_Oracle @Jubiloo @RogerGreen2009 @MathewGregory5 @Kirsty_Doyle_ @TunbridgeJacqui @sanjkareer @TheReluctantIn2 @JamesThorneley @karenwi17092279 @pdosullivan @TrekExp @justonestep2025 @Gallon73 @battlebus141 @Scrumpy222 @achildofthe70s @MartinGilbert83 @MarkDampier @patcat68 @TradingBasesUK @leannenaud @GeorgeO @Belcourtoi @Jam4u_75 @SethLevine2 Thank you Peter 🙏🏼

[The Beautiful Pubs Collective @BeautifulPubs]

We’re proud to support @UKHofficial ‘s #TaxedOut campaign. Hospitality is being taxed out of growth and the Government must change course in the Budget.