Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Protect British Beer: Reserve 30 Percent of Pub Taps for Independent Breweries
Closed
128 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the government to legislate to require all pubs to allocate 30% of their taps to independently brewed British beer, and to support publicans with the guidance to implement this change.
Independent breweries make up less than 10 percent of UK pub sales despite strong consumer demand. We believe that the tied pub system blocks access for small brewers, limiting choice and threatening local jobs. We think a 30 percent tap allocation would support small businesses, enrich pub culture, and ensure fair market access without removing existing agreements with large suppliers.
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
128
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
1 Oct 2025
Closed
1 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.