Bass shuns Hooch for new FAB range
26-Sep-2001
The future of Bass Brewers' much maligned Vodka Hooch brand appears bleak after the company launched a new range of competitively priced flavoured...
New Bradford leisure development a boost to pub business
26-Sep-2001
A new leisure development in the centre of Bradford in Yorkshire is attracting a great deal of interest.The new 280,000sq ft Leisure Exchange...
North of the border - licensing issues provoking debate in Scotland
26-Sep-2001
by David Clifton of London solicitors Joelson WIlson, part of thePublican.com's legal teamOn the day that the Scottish Parliament voted to ban...
S&N plays down rumours of Miller bid
26-Sep-2001
Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) is playing down speculation that it is planning a bid for US beer giant Miller, although it has confirmed that the...
Uncertain future for pubs in wake of US terrorist attacks
26-Sep-2001
Pubs could face tough times ahead, as consumers tighten their belts and tourist numbers fall in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the USA.Tourism...
Top drinks and leisure companies issue profit warnings
24-Sep-2001
Leading drinks and leisure companies have issued profit warnings as the long-term effects of the terrorist assault on the US begin to become...
What the Sunday papers say - September 23
24-Sep-2001
Weekend FTDrinks group Rémy-Cointreau has issued a warning on earnings after the US terrorist attacks. The company, which relies on North America...
Barrels of fun enjoyed at Cask Ale Week
24-Sep-2001
Brewery tours, dray horses, models and sausages have all been part of the promotional activities organised by brewers taking part in Cask Ale...
Barstaff in health risk from smoking in pubs
21-Sep-2001
Smoke research sparks fears of LA-style ban to protect employeesFears have intensified that smoking in pubs could be restricted after research proved...
New chief sought for Voyager
21-Sep-2001
The man tasked with converting 850 former Bass pubs to Voyager Pub Group leases has left the company just six months into the two-year project.John...
The great PPS challenge
20-Sep-2001
Licensees are faced with an increasing array of PPS to put behind the bar. Ben McFarland takes up the challenge to sort out the good from the bad. It...
Rebellion launches new beer under its 'frugal' theme
20-Sep-2001
The Rebellion Beer Company, based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, has embarked on a crusade against penny-pinching pint lovers in an effort to broaden...
You just can't get the staff...
20-Sep-2001
The Hospitality Training Foundation has recently released two reports that highlight concerns across the industry. Phil Mellows explains furtherThe...
World's brewing giants to fight it out for Carling
20-Sep-2001
Heineken and Anheuser-Busch are said to be the top contenders in the bidding war for lager brand Carling when it is put on the market later this...
Crackdown on crime - a new report aims to tackle alcohol-related crime
20-Sep-2001
by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team of advisors from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe National Association for the Care and...
Trade backs calls for ID scheme after US terrorist attacks
20-Sep-2001
US terrorist attacks spark calls for security cardsThe trade has welcomed news that ministers may consider introducing identity cards to improve...
Passive attack
20-Sep-2001
Despite the threat of a ban on smoking in pubs, the industry is optimistic that it is taking necessary steps avert any action. Phil Mellows...
Natural energy drink made from ants launched. (Yes, ants)
19-Sep-2001
The search for new and innovative routes into the energy drink market has reached unprecedented heights (or should that be depths?), with the launch...
Wetherspoon outlet uses heated lighting to make most of garden
19-Sep-2001
Summer may be over, but new JD Wetherspoon outlet, the Capitol, in Forest Hill, South London, has converted its garden into a year-round feature.The...
Turnover up and losses down for Christie Group
19-Sep-2001
Advising major pub operators on high profile acquisitions and sales contributed a large amount to licensed property agent Christie & Co's parent...
Honeycombe Leisure "for sale
19-Sep-2001
North West-based pub chain Honeycombe Leisure has effectively put itself up for sale over frustration with the City's valuation of the...
Plans to regulate Scottish doorstaff proposed
19-Sep-2001
Plans for a scheme to help regulate doorstaff in Scotland have been presented to the Scottish Executive.The proposals will help regulate Scottish...
Barstaff to have own professional qualification by end of year
19-Sep-2001
Barstaff across the country will be proudly displaying their own professional qualification by the end of this year.The long-awaited Barperson's...
Licensees urged to welcome guide dogs and their owners
19-Sep-2001
Licensees are being urged to open their doors to guide dogs and their owners following concern that some outlets are still not making them...
Onward and upward for Pubmaster
18-Sep-2001
When the phone finally stopped ringing it came as a shock. It was, said John Sands (pictured), "like stepping into a cold shower on a hot day".The...
Decision made on Interbrew's takeover of Bass Brewers
18-Sep-2001
Interbrew has confirmed it is to sell off lager brand Carling following an announcement by the Department of Trade and Industry.Trade and industry...
London licensees welcome extra security measures
18-Sep-2001
Licensees in London have welcomed news that extra CCTV cameras are to be installed in the West End as part of an ongoing battle against the rising...
Publicans pay thousands in Sky's illegal viewings clampdown
18-Sep-2001
Sky's clampdown on illegal viewings in pubs is resulting in publicans being forced to pay thousands of pounds in damages.Three licensees in the North...
Former Hogshead pubs converted to new brand by fledgling pubco
17-Sep-2001
Two former Hogshead pubs in London are being converted to a new brand by Starcom, a fledgling pub company which has seen off a number of major rivals...
Decision on Interbrew's ownership of Bass Brewers delayed
17-Sep-2001
The decision on the future of Bass Brewers has been further delayed after the focus of the DTI's deliberations shifted to the Scottish market.Trade...
Trade fury caused by loophole in law
17-Sep-2001
Negative reaction to legal decision prompts calls for change in the lawThe news that pubs are not given the same legal protection as homes has been...
Pub & Bar 2001: Exhibitors' list
14-Sep-2001
A F Stocktaking Action Recruitment AEI Music Amberstone Trading AmbienceAquasenseArk Presentation Atmosphere Improves ResultsAutonumis Bacardi...
Wine
14-Sep-2001
According to The Publican's Market Report 2001 wine comes out as the number one area earmarked for growth over the next 12 months. As pub and bar...
Cask ale
14-Sep-2001
Cask ale quality accreditation body Cask Marque and wholesaler The Beer Seller have teamed up at this year's Pub & Bar to promote the continuing...
Pub & Bar 2001: Preview
14-Sep-2001
More than 200 exhibitors are taking part in this year's Pub & Bar show at London's Olympia. Phil Mellows previews what will be showingAs an...
Countdown to New Year licensing hours
14-Sep-2001
Once again New Year licensing hours remain uncertainby David Clifton, one of thePublcian.com's legal experts from London solicitor Joelson WilsonSo -...
Brewer Samuel Smith prosecuted over safety
14-Sep-2001
Yorkshire brewer Samuel Smith has been prosecuted by Westminster Council for failing to effectively manage asbestos at the Duke of Argyll in Soho,...
Early kick-off for World Cup means publicans may miss out on money-spinner
14-Sep-2001
The trade has reacted with dismay to the news that next summer's money-spinning World Cup football matches are to be screened at breakfast time.Host...
Chorion plans ahead after profit growth
13-Sep-2001
Chorion set to open an extra five Tiger Tiger sites in the next yearChorion is close to securing five more sites for its successful Tiger Tiger...
Trade hits back at TV chef's pub food criticism
13-Sep-2001
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has been fiercely criticised by the trade after he said the standard of food in pubs "let Britain down". The chef...
The wild West End
13-Sep-2001
With the police struggling to control the rise in drunkenness in London's West End, tough measures have been announced. Jackie Annett reportsDrunken...
Take-home bottled ale: can pubs reap the rewards?
13-Sep-2001
Despite flagging ale sales in the on-trade, the take-home bottled ale market is booming. John Porter looks at how this success can be replicated in...
Wine group Ehrmanns' to use daring ads
13-Sep-2001
One of the supermarket trade's biggest wine suppliers is turning its attention to pubs with the launch of marketing campaigns for three of its...
Success is a Gray area
13-Sep-2001
Phil Mellows meets Sue Gray, The Publican's Businesswoman of the Year, millionaire at 30, and currently in charge of yet another profitable pubSue...
Click of the pubs
13-Sep-2001
Licensees and pubcos are quickly catching on to searching for property on the netLike The Beatles and colour television, the internet was one of...
Cask Ale Week gets under way
13-Sep-2001
IFBB launches country-wide initiative to grow ale salesThousands of drinkers are expected to try cask ale for the first time as a result of the new...
Bass launches Mojo as UK's first lager-based energy drink
13-Sep-2001
Bass Brewers has unleashed the UK's first alcoholic lager-based energy drink across the country following a successful trial period.Mojo, made with...
Nader Haghighi steps down as chief executive of the Parisa Group
12-Sep-2001
Nader Haghighi, chief executive of the Parisa Group, has "stepped aside" from the company to concentrate on his desire to buy more bars.Parisa...
People flock to pubs to watch attack on America unfold
12-Sep-2001
Disbelief and shock hit licensees and customers after Tuesday's terrorist attacks in America claimed thousands of lives and caused untold...
Trade intensifies calls for the Government to cut red tape for pubs
12-Sep-2001
The trade has intensified its calls for the Government to cut red tape for pubs after ministers accused Labour of continually failing on its...
