White Horse: Now we've got the keys
05-Jun-2008
We've had some excellent news - the pub is ours! Completion happened without a hitch and we got permission to pick up the keys from the existing...
Summit meeting on problem retailers
05-Jun-2008
Police, local authorities and government ministers have met today to discuss making better use of powers designed to clamp down on people selling...
Snifter
05-Jun-2008
Double trouble from discounts Snifter observed the effects of both deep discounting and underage sales first hand on the train home last week....
My new pub
05-Jun-2008
The Mermaid Thorncliffe, Derbyshire Agent: Guy Simmonds Mark Davis is busy advertising his new pub in the local press to let his new customers know...
Bar Talk
05-Jun-2008
What's your big plan for summer? Jessica Loock Brewery Tap Peterborough Cambridgeshire Our craft brewery, run by Oakham Ales, is relocating off the...
Moves
05-Jun-2008
Tragus boss is new chairman of NRG Graham Turner, boss of Tragus Holdings, which owns the Café Rouge and Strada chains, has been appointed the new...
My pub juke box
05-Jun-2008
Douglas Jack, analyst at Panmure Gordon, chooses his favourite tracks Previous contributors have provided us with some great stories. In my case,...
Satisfying the locals
05-Jun-2008
Richard Kennedy tells Ted Brunning why his food-led Horseshoe, in Cambridgeshire, is a dining destination as well as a valued local It's a big step...
Around the world in 800,000 barrels
05-Jun-2008
Aside from the declining volumes of the big brands there is a niche beer market that is on the up — and it's accessible to licensees, reports Nigel...
Your say
05-Jun-2008
No fun playing the waiting game With pubs closing every day, and the situation exacerbated by recent duty increases, provision of good food is a...
Q&A
05-Jun-2008
TEN over two days Q. When you apply for a TEN which lasts for more than one day, does it have to be for a continuous period or can you stipulate the...
Hats off to Blackpool
05-Jun-2008
We often use the expression "the exception proves the rule" without knowing what it really means. But in Blackpool recently, they made an exception...
Beam makes its mark in Leeds
05-Jun-2008
Beam Global UK has joined forces with the UK on-trade to promote Maker's Mark as part of its ongoing investment in the bourbon category. The company...
West Eleven in the mix
05-Jun-2008
Bibendum has teamed up with West Eleven to launch a range of premium ready-to-drink cocktails across the on-trade this month. The cocktails have been...
In Brief
05-Jun-2008
Hoeked on South Africa Constellation Europe has launched the South African wine brand Fish Hoek, a range of single-grape varietal wines. This...
Case study — Clear Pub Company
05-Jun-2008
At a stroke last July, newly-formed Clear Pub Company (CPC) acquired the leaseholds of 25 former Spirit managed houses, thereby becoming one of the...
Anti-ADZ fight steps up
05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
ADZs send wrong message, says Noctis Trade groups are upping their campaign to urge councils and police to shun alcohol disorder zones (ADZs)....
They're out to get us
05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.
Mandatory schemes would ramp up costs The Government wants voluntary schemes such as Challenge 21 and the code on responsible drinks promotions made...
04-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Proposals for better education on alcohol can only be good, says BII
04-Jun-2008
The BII has launched its long awaited Level 2 National Certificate for Cellar Service Installation and Maintenance (NCCSIM). The qualification has...
Pub battles council to win CAMRA award
03-Jun-2008
A pub which battled council opposition to open has won a Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award.The Village Inn in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, may...
Pub shows support for troops
03-Jun-2008
Licensees at a pub that offers discounts to members of the armed forces want to create a national scheme recognising businesses that support troops....
02-Jun-2008 By John Harrington
Voluntary schemes like Challenge 21 will be made mandatory
Meals and wheels for pub's diners
02-Jun-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Diners at the Helsby Arms in Cheshire need never worry about getting a taxi or leaving their cars parked outside the pub overnight again.The pub's...
Now get oven ready
01-Jun-2008
If looking for a new oven makes you feel like sticking your head in one, there are a few key things to remember. PubChef reports Decent ovens aren't...
The Swan, West Malling, Kent
01-Jun-2008
When the Swan opened its doors in 2000 under new owners, Peter Cornwell and Diccon Wright, of Fishbone, there was an immediate demand for the pub to...
The Oak, Kelsall, Cheshire
01-Jun-2008
Outside catering company Affluent Affairs was launched in 2001 by Steve Cooper and Max Baker, both former conference and banqueting managers, with...
The New Inn, St Owen's Cross, Hereford
01-Jun-2008
When experienced outside caterer Nigel Maud took over the leasehold of the New Inn in 2006, he was keen to build up the food side of the business and...
Game for a profit
01-Jun-2008
Euro 2008 might not feature any of the home nations, but keep sports fans well-fed and you can still bring in healthy takings, says PubChef With...
Openings around the country
01-Jun-2008
Urban idyll Princess Victoria, 217 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 9DH 020 8749 9410 Who: Master sommelier Matt Wilkin and James McLean,...
Lovin' this month...
01-Jun-2008
Our round-up of what's pulling at the PubChef team's heartstrings this month Malt matches British cheese and whisky matching. The British Cheese...
30-May-2008 By The PMA Team
MA's Top 50 Most Influential list
LGV Capital in deal for Channel Islands pub group
30-May-2008
Private equity group LGV Capital has agreed a deal to acquire SandpiperCI, the Hospitality division of the Channel Islands based Sandpiper Group.The...
6 Alistair Darling
29-May-2008
Chancellor of the Exchequer (new entry)
2 Ted Tuppen
29-May-2008
chief executive, Enterprise Inns (3)
25 Tim Sykes
29-May-2008
chairman, Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers; chairman, Interpub (new entry)
24 Iain Holden
29-May-2008
commercial director, Sky Business (23)
10 John Hutson
29-May-2008
chief executive, JD Wetherspoon (9)
7 Gary Landesberg
29-May-2008
owner, Admiral Taverns (6)
White Horse Inn: Next on the list
29-May-2008
Financing is always an issue when purchasing a property, be it a pub or your main home. Luckily, we have a major advantage in that the premises are...
Back to Basics: Licensing in Scotland
29-May-2008
And now it's Scotland's turn. The transition period for moving to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 is upon us.If your licence was due to expire in...
Creative solutions offered at Publican event
29-May-2008
Licensees need to create an exceptional experience to justify rising on-trade prices and to win more customers, according to industry leaders. People...
Thief stopped in tracks by brave licensee
29-May-2008
A hero licensee has been praised by a judge after making a citizen's arrest on a conman who preyed on the elderly. When Kevin Ludlow saw the...
29-May-2008 By Tamara Sender, M&C Report
Charles Wells Pub Company is looking to more than double its existing estate in France to 10 sites within the next three years. The group currently...
My New Pub George & Dragon Inn
29-May-2008
Sandwich, Kent Agent: Fleurets Brothers Matthew and Mark Philbott are hoping to establish their new town-centre site as a top destination dining...
Stephen Taylor, MD, Guy Simmonds
29-May-2008
How much more can the pub trade take? We're faced with the obvious anti-alcohol stance of the Government, yet complete inaction on the powerful...
Moves
29-May-2008
Nason adds value to agent GA-Select Well-known trade stalwart Ken Nason has joined pub property firm GA-Select as associate director. Ken has more...
My pub juke box
29-May-2008
Derek Andrew, managing director of Marston's Inns and Taverns, chooses his favourite tracks. Every song represents a moment in time, a person, or an...
1 Giles Thorley
29-May-2008
chief executive, Punch Taverns (1)
Q&A
29-May-2008
Licence after bankruptcy Q. I want to take over a pub, but I am a recently discharged bankrupt. Will there be any problems with the licences or with...
