Editing Pub (section)

===Micropubs===
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In Britain, a '''micropub''' is a very small, modern, one-room pub founded on principles set up by Martyn Hillier, the creator of the first micropub, the Butchers Arms in [[Herne, Kent]], in 2005.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2016/07/12/Micropubs-The-MA-guide-to-the-quiet-rise-of-the-micropub|journal=[[Morning Advertiser]]|title=Small is beautiful – the quiet rise of the micropub|first=Jamie|last=Hailstone|date=11 June 2015|access-date=26 April 2020|archive-date=28 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728092925/https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2016/07/12/Micropubs-The-MA-guide-to-the-quiet-rise-of-the-micropub|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Indy Micropubs"/> Micropubs are "based upon good ale and lively banter",<ref name=Butchers>{{cite web|url=http://micropub.co.uk/micropub-assoc/4561867790|website=micropub.co.uk|title=Micropub Assoc – The Butcher's Arms|access-date=24 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612035741/http://micropub.co.uk/micropub-assoc/4561867790|url-status=dead}}</ref> commonly with a strong focus on local cask ale.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2014/09/community-fixers-mighty-rise-micropub|title=Community fixers? The mighty rise of the micropub|magazine=New Statesman|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703083614/http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2014/09/community-fixers-mighty-rise-micropub|archive-date=3 July 2015}}</ref> It became easier to start a small pub after the passing of the [[Licensing Act 2003|2003 Licensing Act]], which became effective in 2005.<ref name="Indy Micropubs">{{cite news|last=Hawkes|first=Will|title=A local pub for local people: 'Micropubs' are catching on|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/a-local-pub-for-local-people-micropubs-are-catching-on-2217205.html|access-date=9 November 2012|newspaper=The Independent|date=17 February 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002044617/http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/a-local-pub-for-local-people-micropubs-are-catching-on-2217205.html|archive-date=2 October 2016}}</ref>

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