Independent Operators

New site: Tokyo to open nightclub in Lincoln

New Tokyo club in Lincoln

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Tokyo Industries, the nightclub operator led by Aaron Mellor, will open a new site in Lincoln later this year, after carrying out a circa £1.5m...

Police: alleged abuse of power

BBPA bid to ease pub closure 'abuse'

By Gurjit Degun

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is to meet authorities in Yorkshire in a bid to ease tensions between police and licensees over an alleged "abuse" of power relating to closure orders.

Jeremy Allen: the licensed trade was more than just a living, it was a life to him

Tributes flood in for Jeremy Allen

By MA Reporters

Tributes have been paid to Jeremy Allen, the UK's foremost legal practitioner in licensing issues, who has died aged 66. He was a founding partner...

Jeremy Allen dies

Jeremy Allen dies

By John Harrington

Jeremy Allen, the UK's foremost legal practitioner in licensing issues, has died aged 66. He was a founding partner of the legal firm Poppleston...

Caution: Inform authorities of plan changes, warns Coulson

Tell authorities of plan changes

By Peter Coulson

Licensees could face prosecution or a licence review if they fail to inform the relevant authorities of plan changes, warns Peter Coulson.

Tips:

The trouble with tips

By Alastair Scott

Pub operators still haven't got it right with tips, argues former All Bar One boss and current pub operator Alastair Scott.

Split: Coulson says 'one-size-fits-all' Licensing Act has failed

Time for an on-off separation

By Peter Coulson

A separation between the on and off-trades should be re-established as the 'one-size-fits-all' Licensing Act has failed, writes Peter Coulson.

Sharp: BII not suited to role

IPC chairman queries BII role

By Michelle Perrett

Independent Pub Confederation chairman Bill Sharp questioned the role of the BII as the policeman of the codes of practice.

CAMRA: pub design awards

CAMRA hails best designed pubs

By Adam Pescod

CAMRA has announced the winners of its prestigious Pub Design Awards, which celebrate pubs with vision and imagination.

Redcomb site: Village Gate

Redcomb poised to open fourth site

By The PMA Team

Redcomb Pubs, the company led by former Mitchells & Butlers marketing executive Dan Shotton, is set to open its fourth site. The new opening,...

Huntsman Inn: acquired from Admiral

Pub firm Sunset buys Huntsman

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Staffordshire-based pub operator Sunset Taverns has taken its estate to eight, with the acquisition of the Huntsman Inn, in Stoke-on-Trent, from...

CAMRA marks end of an era

CAMRA marks end of an era

By Roger Protz

It is with great sadness that Tetley's production will today (June 17) switch from Leeds to Wolverhampton, writes beer expert Roger Protz.

Fuller's: disappointed with bid rejection

Capital Pub Co rejects Fuller's bid

By Ewan Turney

London brewer and pub operator Fuller's has had a £53.9m bid for the 34-strong Capital Pub Company rejected. Fuller's has had two bids rejected and urged Capital to engage in discussions.

Pub is the Hub chief executive John Longden with Prince Charles

Licensees laud Pub is the Hub scheme

By Adam Pescod

A large majority of licensees would recommend a Pub is the Hub scheme to other pubs, because it can benefit the wider community, while also...

Coubrough: fifth site

Fifth site for Flying Kiwi Inns

By Lesley Foottit

Norfolk-based pub group Flying Kiwi Inns has opened its fifth pub — freehold the White Hart Hotel in Hingham. Following a £250,000 refurbishment...

Whiteside (C-L) and Townsend (C-R) gave their views to MPs

Pubcos 'in free-of-tie peril'

By Michelle Perrett

A genuine free-of-tie option would put the pubco business model in "serious jeopardy", admitted Punch Partnerships' managing director Roger...

Group is looking to recruit new members

1066 LVA re-launches

By Adam Pescod

The 1066 Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA) in Hastings has changed its name to the Licensed Hospitality Business Group.

BII: widening mentor scheme

BII mentor service for all members

By Adam Pescod

The BII is launching a mentoring service that will offer extra support to all its members in dealing with the demands of the pub trade.

Alan Meale: knighthood

Knighthood for former APPBG chairman

By Michelle Perrett

Alan Meale, founder of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, has been granted a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Library: pubs could take up services

Pubs 'a good option for libraries'

By Adam Pescod

More pubs could be set to add library services to their roster under radical proposals currently being considered by ministers. The Future Library...

Shepherd Neame: celebrating success

Woolpack is top Shepherd Neame pub

By Michelle Perrett

The Woolpack, in Banstead, Surrey, has been named Shepherd Neame Pub of the Year in its annual pub awards. Licensees Angie and Danny Irwin were...

Brown: can't keep his wife out of the refurbished Jolly Butchers in Stoke Newington

Flying the flag for standards

By Pete Brown

Quality is the key to pub evolution — as sticky carpets and smelly toilets become harder to justify, says Pete Brown.

Red tape: major concern for industry

Licensees reveal red-tape pet hates

By Michelle Perrett

Abolish annual licence renewals, return licensing control to magistrates and deregulate entertainment, say licensees.

Shloer: pub push

Shloer's £16m pub promo rolls out

By Jessica Harvey

Soft drink Shloer will be available to pubs and bars from this summer for the first time and will be backed by a £16m marketing campaign this year....

Coulson: most licensees do not have an ‘instant’ lawyer at their side to risk a confrontation with the police

Trade must fight instant pub closures

By Peter Coulson

Two more glaring examples of police misuse of their closure powers have come to light recently, involving two different parts of the law. In the...

Pubcos: under scrutiny

BISC confirms pubco-tenant inquiry

By Ewan Turney

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) has confirmed it is to reconvene to look at whether a statutory code of practice is required.

Sawday's: community is key

Sawday's: community pub focus is key

By Jo Bruce

The editor of Alastair Sawday's Pubs & Inns guide said successful food pubs are those focusing on catering for their local communities.

Daniels: a fan of his Brulines system

Brulines: One year on and still satisfied

By Mark Daniels

The Brulines iDraught system installed in his Greene King tenancy a year ago is proving invaluable, argues licensee Mark Daniels. Few things are...

Tally Ho: set to refurbish the Three Pigeons

Tally Ho expands to three outlets

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Tally Ho Holdings, the operator of food-led pubs, run by the daughter of broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan and her husband, has secured its third site....

Coach & Horses: Fuller's has taken on the pub

Fuller's makes triple acquisition

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller, Smith & Turner has added three pubs to its estate — including the famous rugby pub The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham,

Catherine Wheel: refurb underway

TLC Inns snaps up fifth pub site

By The PMA Team

Award-winning multi-site pub company TLC Inns — run by Steve Haslam and Jo Drain — has bought its fifth venue.

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