19-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
The trade must "man-up" and take responsibility for drinks promotions amid a return to cheap deals in bars, says the boss of Britain's biggest nightclub company, Steve Thomas.
19-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
Punch and Enterprise have abandoned the estimation of tenants' average annual incomes — but the expected profit figure is much more helpful, says The PMA Team.
19-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
Utopian Leisure renegotiated its loan facilities last month after breaching its banking covenants last year.
18-Nov-2009 By Tony Halstead
Vice chairman of the Save the Pub Group has urged members to focus on cuts in beer tax rather than breaking the beer tie.
Unsung Hero of the Year 2009: Joanie Clement, The Nightingale, Balham, London
18-Nov-2009
Customers come in specifically to see Joanie - and if she isn't working, they come back when she is. She has been working behind the bar at the...
Back of House Team 2009: The Fiveways, Ormskirk, Lancashire
18-Nov-2009
Fiveways, a large, smart modern pub on the outskirts of Ormskirk in Lancashire, is one of the new breed of carveries developed by pubco Orchid Group....
Front of House Team 2009: Ye Old Sun Inn, Colton, North Yorkshire
18-Nov-2009
Ye Old Sun Inn in Yorkshire relies heavily on the skills of its front-of-house team to deliver its award-winning food, especially with the extra...
Capital Pub Co sees London turnaround
18-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
Capital Pub Company, the London-based pub operator, said today it had seen an upturn in trading throughout its key Central London market. "Our pubs...
18-Nov-2009 By Tony Halstead
Tight financial controls and successful marketing are the key ingredients to running a profitable pub, licensees were told at a trade seminar today....
18-Nov-2009 By Emma Eversham, Big Hospitality
Restaurant and pub restaurant operator The Restaurant Group, plans to open up to another 20 sites in the UK next year, despite expecting trading...
18-Nov-2009 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
Jonathan Paveley, the former Punch Taverns director, has been appointed executive chairman of Admiral Taverns. He replaces Gary Landesberg following...
17-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
Enterprise Inns is to wind down its Temporary Management Agreement estate in the next 18 months.
Admiral Taverns in debt-for-equity swap
17-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
Admiral Taverns has undergone a debt for equity swap which sees Lloyds Banking Group, the pubco's lender, now owning a significant stake in the...
17-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
A benchmarking survey of pub operating costs — designed to help in rent calculations — has been opened up to the whole trade for the first time....
17-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
A licensee who has helped five communities save their locals in a TV show has called for more rate relief for struggling pubs — particularly the...
17-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
Sandy Castle of the Fatling & Firkin in Hornchurch has been crowned Tattershall Castle Group pub manager of the year. Castle was praised for...
16-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has voiced its support for Guy Ritchie's Mayfair pub in its noise row with Westminster Council.
Representing industry interests - or empire building?
16-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
It's not an understatement to say that last week's spats between various pub trade bodies failed to impress the Square Mile. Again. Speaking to a...
CAMRA backs Guy Ritchie's pub
16-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Film director Guy Ritchie has received the support of CAMRA after noise complaints from neighbours threaten the pub with closure. Westminster...
Admiral pre-pack deal likely this week
16-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
Days after campaigners mounted a high profile protest over the eviction of one of its pub tenants, Admiral Taverns is facing the prospect of a...
'Lloyds takes £600m hit on Admiral pubs'
16-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Lloyds Banking Group has been forced to swallow a £600m debt-for-equity swap at Admiral Taverns, the pubs group, in the latest fallout from the...
16-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
The former owners of the Groucho Club and London's first 24-hour restaurant have raised £30m to buy pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels. Longshot,...
16-Nov-2009 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
A clutch of would-be buyers are in preliminary talks over the sale of 3D Entertainment, according to M&C Report.
Mark Daniels: This Saturday...
13-Nov-2009
This Saturday, I have a family wedding to go to. In Norwich. Now, if you're a publican with a well-meaning extended family, like me, then you'll be...
OFT urged to address 'phoenix companies'
13-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
The issue of companies that go bust and then re-appear under a new name leaving small creditors unpaid must be looked into by the Office of Fair...
13-Nov-2009 By Emma Eversham, Big Hospitality
Marco Pierre White is to open a pub in Aughton, Lancashire next year along with another restaurant and an events venue.
13-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
All home matches in the Ashes cricket series between England and Australia should be broadcast on free to air TV, a panel has recommended. The...
13-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
Punch lessee John Chittock of the Globe Inn, Chichester has scooped the gong for the most responsible pub.
12-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
12-Nov-2009 By Gemma McKenna
The new Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) wants MPs who conducted the probe into pubcos to formally review the trade's progress in one year's time.
12-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
Fat Cat Cafe Bars has reported an increase in turnover to £8.83m in the year to 28 February 2009.
12-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
Microbrewers passionate about beer are enjoying tax breaks from Progressive Beer Duty and capitalising on the benefits of running their own pubs.
Shadow culture secretary gives pubs support
12-Nov-2009 By James Wilmore
A senior Tory has spoken up for pubs saying they can be part of the solution to the problems around alcohol. Shadow culture secretary Jeremy Hunt...
12-Nov-2009 By Tim Martin
Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin challenges the claim of Davis Coffer Lyons' Tim Munden that it is tenants who have set rental tone in the high street.
11-Nov-2009 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report
Pubs and restaurants should do more to promote a sense of community around brands by embracing social media.
Cautions review gets cautious welcome
11-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A review of the cautions system must take into account the individual circumstances of attacks on licensees, according to National Pubwatch. Steve...
BBPA hits back at 'code critics'
11-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has hit back at claims that it has not been open regarding its proposed new pubco code of practice....
Pub in the pink for cancer event
11-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A pub which is often filled with leather-clad bikers will be turning pink to raise funds for a great cause. Michelle Oastler, a cancer patient at...
11-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
Fair Pint has followed through with its threat to publish full details of the BBPA's industry agreement along with stinging criticisms. But the BBPA said it has breached the confidentiality agreement of the mediation process in doing so.
11-Nov-2009 By Robyn Lewis
A worm shortage has hit UK pubs and bars, following a hugely successful promotion by Hi-Spirits for its Mexican Monte Alban Mezcal brand. The...
Marc Allinson: The media's vendetta against the on-trade
10-Nov-2009
We have brought people together, allowed our premises to be used for business meetings and private parties, we've created communities and raised vast...
Industry row erupts over BBPA's plans
10-Nov-2009 By James Wilmore
The Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) claims the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has "forfeited the right" to be the voice of licensees...
Mulholland slams BBPA over pub industry debate
10-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ
Greg Mulholland, the Lib Dem MP who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, has slammed the sector's leading trade body for refusing...
Children learn about industry - in the pub
10-Nov-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Brewer Wadworth has been introducing youngsters to a local licensee as part of a course in alcohol awareness. The company has teamed up with...
10-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
The newly formed Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) told MPs it represented the true voice of the pub trade at a meeting last night.
10-Nov-2009 By Jo Bruce
The Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome, near Helmsley, in North Yorkshire, has re-opened following an outbreak of the norovirus. The Star Inn, run...
10-Nov-2009 By John Harrington
National Pubwatch urges Government to ensure its review of the use of cautions for violence will mean proper justice for attacked licensees.
09-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
The Campaign for Real Ale has begun a campaign to re-open seven well-known Bristol pubs that are currently boarded up.
09-Nov-2009 By The PMA Team
Eclectic Bars has reported total sales for the 12 months to the end of June 2009 up 19% on last year.
09-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Victoria on Stratheam Place, London has been named Fuller's pub of the year for achieving the best standards across the business.
