A little ray of sunshine
20-Jun-2003
After months of doom and gloom, some pubcos are starting to talk optimistically, says Mark Stretton.Only whisper it but the summer appears to be...
Quality serve every time!
20-Jun-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coca-Cola.The perfect serve Ask the customer if they would like to drink from the bottle or from a glass...
Quality counts
20-Jun-2003
The following article is brought to you by Jacob's Creek.A quality glassWine is all about enjoyment, whatever the occasion a delicious glass of red...
Memoirs expose Vaux collapse
20-Jun-2003
Sir Paul Nicholson has lifted the lid on the destruction of the Vaux Brewery with the release of his memoirs Brewer at Bay.The former chief executive...
Improving quality standards
20-Jun-2003
The following article is brought to you by Diageo.Nothing new and easy to do - right?There is nothing new in the concept of improving quality...
Scottish licensees fear ban on smoking in pubs
20-Jun-2003
Licensees in Scotland are concerned that they could be facing stricter restrictions on smoking in pubs. The Scottish Executive is rumoured to be...
The quality of serve
20-Jun-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.There is much talk in the industry about falling standards in pubs, and the need to improve...
Pubs have had to adapt to appeal to female drinkers, and, as
19-Jun-2003
When you discover a website called beerandtotty.co.uk you might be forgiven for wondering what you are about to let yourself in for. Fear not, it's...
Gay force
19-Jun-2003
For four women in Swindon, it was a case of they liked the Cricketers pub in Swindon so much, they decided to take over running it when the previous...
What the Sunday papers said
16-Jun-2003
The Sunday TelegraphIt is time for Mitchells & Butlers boss Tim Clarke to decide if he is the hunter or the hunted, according to the Telegraph....
48-hour week puts pub trade under pressure
12-Jun-2003
by Claire Hu Plans to end Britain's opt-out of the 48-hour working week will result in many smaller managed houses converting to tenancies and others...
l Po Na Na administrator Grant Thornton has received a "lot
12-Jun-2003
In the meantime, outlets that are open are trading as normal and we are quite satisfied with their trading levels." The company was forced into...
Pubmaster seeks champions of the north
12-Jun-2003
Pubmaster has today revealed a new campaign to reward the unsung heroes of the Northeast of England - many of which may turn out to be its own...
Howells warns pubs to co-operate with local authorities
12-Jun-2003
Licensees need to work closely with local authorities to get a grip on anti-social behaviour or there could be serious implications for the trade,...
CAMRA signs up key partners for National Pubs Week
12-Jun-2003
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has signed up four key trade partners for next year's National Pubs Week.The consumer group also announced the...
Licensees face insurance spot checks and fines
12-Jun-2003
Licensees are to face yet more red tape as the government plans to introduce spot-checks over insurance policies. The government is rumoured to be...
AIR swamped by requests for policy statements
12-Jun-2003
Atmosphere Improves Results (AIR) has received more than 2,000 requests from licensees for policy statements, following the announcement of the...
Public support for ID cards grows to 80 per cent
12-Jun-2003
A national ID card scheme looks more certain after home secretary David Blunkett revealed that 80 per cent of the public support the scheme.The...
A focus on fraud
11-Jun-2003
The government is cracking down on fraudulent benefit claims and the licensed trade is one of the areas to be targeted. By Nicola Collenette.It is an...
Reform in Scotland is put on hold
11-Jun-2003
The Scottish pub trade fears it has been left in limbo by the newly-elected Scottish government, after plans for licensing reform were apparently put...
The Pride of Fuller's
09-Jun-2003
While Fuller's pubs continued to be hurt by tough trading in London, the West London brewer was buoyed by a strong performance in its beer and hotels...
What the Sunday papers said
09-Jun-2003
The Independent on SundayNightclub bouncers are to receive special training in how to spot suicide bombers and terrorists under new government...
Pub boss back with 31 pubs from Burtonwood
06-Jun-2003
Derek Wade, the former Boddingtons and Mulligans director, is making a comeback with 31 pubs bought from Burtonwood Brewery.He has formed a...
Scot-Co bottle & shot stirs storm
05-Jun-2003
by Claire Hu Scottish Courage is claiming a major innovation in the beer market with the launch of a new product that combines Kronenbourg 1664 with...
New project for ex-Tomos Watkin boss
05-Jun-2003
The founder of the Tomos Watkin brewery, Simon Buckley, has submitted plans to open a 3,500-barrel capacity brewery and pub in Llandeilo,...
Little joy from our PEL saga
05-Jun-2003
I recently made an application for a public entertainment licence and for extended hours. The local EHO did not object, the police did not object and...
Family
05-Jun-2003
first Last month, new maternity and paternity rights came into force in the UK. Danielle Kingdon, employment partner at law firm Osborne Clarke,...
BII launches campaign to voice licensees' concerns over licensing
04-Jun-2003
Licensees need to ensure their views are fully represented to local authorities when the new Licensing Bill is passed in July. Many still fear that...
Burtonwood unveils 16.9% profits jump
04-Jun-2003
Pub operator Burtonwood Brewery announced an underlying profits jump of 16.9 per cent to £11.2m.The company put the rise down to acquisitions made...
Edinburgh licensees reject plans for drinks at Murrayfield Stadium
02-Jun-2003
Edinburgh licensees have give the thumbs-down to plans for bars at the city's Murrayfield Stadium.As the only international rugby venue in the world...
What the Sunday papers said
02-Jun-2003
The Sunday TimesPub chain JD Wetherspoon has called time on a supply agreement with Bacardi and will replace the famous rum with the lesser-known...
Wolves gets its fair share
30-May-2003
Strong half-year results have sent W&DB shares soaring. Mark Stretton takes a look at the company's recent performance.There was more than one...
A conference call
30-May-2003
Keep November 13 free to attend the unmissable Publican Conference 2003.The art of making a successful deal in today's highly competitive market is...
Ownership of land outside a pub
30-May-2003
Ownership of land outside a pub is often disputedby Keith Miller of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.Are...
Clarke returns fire at Osmond
30-May-2003
Mitchells & Butlers boss Tim Clarke has hit back at Hugh Osmond three months after the Punch entrepreneur branded directors at Six Continents...
Perry good show from Pulse
29-May-2003
by Claire Hu Merrydown Cider is next week launching a new drink made of perry wine, which will be available exclusively to the on-trade and served...
Prince Charles steps up rural fight
29-May-2003
Pub operators need to forge better links with local authorities to help save struggling village communities.That was the message from the Prince of...
49 Tony and Gary Hibberd
29-May-2003
John O'Connell and Tim Allen Style in the City (new entry) The Style in the City boys beat Inventive Leisure to the idea of making their own...
Canada's star turns
29-May-2003
Canada is a rising star in the world of wine. To date, little appreciated on this side of the Atlantic, its wines are worth seeking out, providing...
Lees pays tribute to work of licensees
29-May-2003
Manchester brewer and retailer JW Lees has paid tribute to the licensees running its 172 pubs, describing them as the backbone of the company....
Norfolk pub hit by major gas blast
29-May-2003
A Norfolk pub has been almost completely destroyed by a gas explosion. The blast ripped through the London Tavern in Coltishall High Street, injuring...
BII teams up with the Pub Channel to encourage training
28-May-2003
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is teaming up with the Pub Channel to make a series of programmes and videos that will encourage staff...
Royal invitation for a Pubmaster pub
27-May-2003
A Pubmaster tenant has been practising her curtsey recently after accepting a Royal invitation. Jeanette Feneron, Landlady of The Crown Inn,...
It's all in the range
23-May-2003
The following article is brought to you by Jacob's Creek.The importance of having the right rangeOffering your customers the right range is a...
Get within range
23-May-2003
Are you serving the right range for your customers? Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...
Home in on your range!
23-May-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coca-Cola.Putting the right line-up behind your bar and presenting it well is an essential skill for the...
The publican project - find your range
23-May-2003
The following article is brought to you by Diageo.Why is the product range of your back-bar and chillers so important?To help your customers make a...
Magnificent seven
23-May-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.The seven steps to establishing the right range.You will no doubt have been told that...
Getting the range right
23-May-2003
The following article is brought to you by Walkers Snack Foods.With most consumers expecting pubs to stock salty snacks, it is important to stock the...
Host stole from club
22-May-2003
A Suffolk landlord stole more than £2,500 from his customers' Christmas club, a court heard. Andrew Rolf, 41, of Ricking-hall, formerly of the...