When JD Wetherspoon (JDW) revealed its annual results recently - and the impact of the Scottish smoking ban - shares in the chain fell four per cent...
The Association of London Government (ALG) has denied rumours it has asked the Government to introduce a "plate tax" to help local authorities raise funds.
A Peterborough licensee is so angry at being left out of Camra's Good Beer Guide he is offering free food and drink to anyone who bins their copy of...
Peter Eveleigh Cold callers are a pain and place a huge strain on the vital commodity of time, says the licensee of the Riverside Inn, Bradford-on- Avon, Wiltshire
Pub operators and licensees claim crippling business rate charges are penalising successful businesses. Hosts who have built up thriving outlets say...
People power ends JDW smoke ban Snifter was pleased to have some fresh light shed on why JD Wetherspoon has called a halt to its smoke-ban conversion...
They say that whatever happens in America sooner or later happens over here. Hopefully that isn't always true. But one idea is certainly beginning to...
Five thousand signatures have been collected in a bid to stop an iconic London music pub being turned into 'trendy' apartments. The historic Intrepid...
Experts agree that effective menu design means balancing quality with simple, tempting dishes geared to customers' tastes, the pub's facilities and its location
In the second of our monthly features offering licensees helpful hints on introducing a food offer, we provide tips on choosing a menu and getting your gross profit right
Food sales are surging at Scottish pubs since smoking was banned - but drinks sales and overall trade is lagging well behind England and Wales. NEW COMMENT
After a brief pause for the international matches last week, it's time for the players to return to their clubs and get stuck in to matters closer to...
Ban the ban - or I'll stay at home I visit my local to enjoy the atmosphere, and have a pint or three with a smoke among friends. If any of the above...
Although the National Association of Licensed House Managers (NALHM) is part of the Transport and General Workers Union, we rebelled against its take...
Two thirds of Nottingham pubs visited failed an under-age test purchase operation. Of 23 premises visited, 16 failed to prevent entry and served two...
Since reopening after major refurbishment in September 2005, the Bamburgh has increased its food offering and introduced a no-smoking area. The busy...
