Other operators

London

Iconic Chelsea gay pub set to close after lease dispute

22-Aug-2016 By Oli Gross

One of London’s longest-serving gay pubs is to close its doors after its owners failed to come to a new agreement with the venue’s landlord.

The Craft Beer Co

Craft Beer Co secures another London site

21-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

London-based pubco the Craft Beer Co has secured a new site in the city’s Limehouse.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Neil Morrissey warns pub trade of ‘spontaneously exploding laundry’

16-Aug-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Men Behaving Badly star and licensee Neil Morrissey has issued a warning to the trade following a surreal incident that saw his Staffordshire pub dramatically evacuated this week. 

CAMRA

Boris Johnson: nation's favourite to run a pub

11-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The recently appointed Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been voted the politician trusted most to run a pub according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Training

Laine Pub Co issues heartfelt apology after disability row

11-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Laine Pub Company boss Gavin George has issued a heartfelt apology after one of his sites came under fire on social media by a mother who claimed her disabled daughter was “thrown out”.

Beer

More than 100 million pints of craft-brewed beer sold thanks to Beerflex

08-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Following the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Beerflex delivery scheme, more than 100 million pints of independently craft-brewed beer have been sold.

Brexit

SIBA predicts Brexit will benefit pubs

05-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is predicting a hike in consumer passion for local beers from Britain’s craft breweries following past experience.

Truscott Arms: public outrage at ‘beloved’ pub’s closure

05-Aug-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Members of the public and local politicians have taken umbrage at the news that popular London pub, the Truscott Arms, has closed after its owners faced a £175,000 rent hike.

Admiral Taverns

Licensee to quit pub after 33 years over lack of trade

04-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A licensee in Oxfordshire is walking away from his pub after 33 years due to a lack of trade and too many pubs in the village.

'Devastated' licensees forced to close award-winning pub after £175k rent hike

04-Aug-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

The owners of award-winning London pub, the Truscott Arms, have told of their despair at having to close after losing a long battle against a £175,000 rent hike.

Marketing

Pub puts Trump in urinal

02-Aug-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A Dublin pub has decorated its gents' toilet urinal with a picture of US Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Crime

Pub group backs anti-racism campaign, following Brexit

29-Jul-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

A Sussex brewery and pub chain is supporting an anti-hate campaign, after such crimes increased in the UK following the decision to leave the European Union.

ALMR

ALMR supports nationwide scheme to minimise passenger disruption

28-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Association of Licensed Multiple Operators (ALMR) is backing a campaign to develop a voluntary UK Aviation Industry Code of Practice on Disruptive Passengers.

Gin

Gin festival attracts thousands

28-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A Cheshire pub hosted the county’s biggest gin festival and saw more than 2,500 in attendance. 

Technology

Star Pubs & Bars advise licensees on Pokémon Go

26-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Star Pubs and Bars have given advise to licensees on how to market the latest gaming craze Pokémon Go.

EU REFERENDUM

Post-Brexit pessimism: hospitality bosses' confidence crashes

25-Jul-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Optimism for the eating and drinking out sector has crashed since Britain voted to leave the European Union in June, exclusive research claims.

Awards

ALMR opens Late Night Award nominations

21-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Association of Licensed Multiple (ALMR) has opened this year’s nominations for its Late Night Awards, which reward the best in the late-night sector business.

COFFER PEACH BUSINESS TRACKER

Pub chains outperform casual dining despite 'sluggish' growth

20-Jul-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Pub chains outperformed casual-dining establishments in June largely thanks to Euro 2016 screenings, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

London

Iconic Black Cap plans “may not become a reality”

19-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Plans to reopen iconic LGBT venue the Black Cap in Camden have stalled after pubco Ruth & Robinson has claimed the building is likely to remain empty for the foreseeable future.

Pub barters for beer

14-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A Leicester pub is giving local fruit and veg growers the opportunity to barter their produce for beer.

Interview

"I don’t like the polarisation in the sector" - Interviewing business minister Anna Soubry

11-Jul-2016 By Mike Berry

She can be forthright when she speaks, but small business minister Anna Soubry MP clearly has a drive to try to ease the burden on business owners. Mike Berry reports.

Pictures

Pub openings - June 2016

28-Jun-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes a look at pubs that were opened or refurbished in June 2016.

Property

Shepherd Neame completes pub acquisitions

28-Jun-2016 By James Evison

Kent-based brewery and pub operator Shepherd Neame has completed its purchase of seven freehold pubs from Enterprise following discussions with the pubco.

Fuller’s announces Master Cellarman of the Year 2016

27-Jun-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

London pub company Fuller’s has crowned Kim Rennie from the Crystal Palace in Bath as Master Cellarman of the Year.

The Guv'nor

How do you get customers into remote pubs?

24-Jun-2016 By Ray Thompson

There’s a saying that the quickest way to make a small fortune in the licensed trade is to start with a large one. 

Research

Pub Market Report: Optimism for on-trade growth

23-Jun-2016 By Mike Berry

The majority of licensees expect their turnover to increase during the next 12 months hinting at growing optimism among operators.

Pubs in the papers: Caribbean menus, Bale lookalikes, and arson

21-Jun-2016 By James Evison

This week's pubs in the papers includes a pub with Caribbean food in Worcester, a Gareth Bale lookalike scaling a pub roof, pub arsonists and shootings.

Epic pubs to open new pub with rooms

20-Jun-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Bedfordshire-based pub company Epic Pubs is to open its fourth pub, in Rutland, after an extensive refurbishment.

Licensee views

The Guv'nor: Property developers buying all the pubs

17-Jun-2016 By Tony Leonard

This week, the only pub in a nearby village will be sold at auction to the highest bidder, widely expected to be a property developer.

Just Add Talent

Star reveals new profit-sharing operator agreement

17-Jun-2016 By Oli Gross

Star Pubs & Bars is introducing a new operator arrangement in which the pubco pays vital expenses and offers licensees a share of the pub's profits.

TV Sport

Comment: A clearer picture for pubs showing Premier League football

16-Jun-2016 By Richard Scudamore

Copyright law is changing and it has big implications for pubs showing football illegally, as the Premier League's Richard Scudamore explains.

Digital Marketing

5 simple social media tips for pubs

15-Jun-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Although it might be unfair to brand the pub trade as stuck in the dark ages, there’s certainly more licensees could be doing when it comes to social media. Here are 5 tips to get started.

TV Sport

Sky reveals hefty price hike ahead of new football season

14-Jun-2016 By Mike Berry

Sky has announced a double digit price increase for its commercial customers ahead of the new football season.

City news

City digest: Peach Pubs, Fuller's and the NWTC deal

10-Jun-2016 By James Evison

This week's city news digest from sister title MCA includes stories on Peach Pubs, Fuller's and the NWTC/Graphite Capital deal

BII to ‘put pride in its membership’

08-Jun-2016 By Mike Berry

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is in a “healthy position” with membership and revenue growing, according to managing director Mike Clist.

Occasions

Fuller’s celebrates Father’s Day with 'My Dad’s Pub' competition

03-Jun-2016 By James Evison

Fuller's plans to celebrate Father's Day this month with a competition for dads to have their own pub for the day.

city news

City digest: Brasserie Bar Co, Market Town Taverns and St Austell

03-Jun-2016 By James Evison

This week's city digest from MCA Insight - including stories on Brasserie Bar Co, Market Town Taverns and St Austell.

Bookings

The Guv'nor: Please show up if you say you're going to!

27-May-2016 By Karen Errington

Easter Bank holiday is usually the busiest weekend of the year at the pub, with Sunday lunch being booked up to capacity for many weeks in advance.

Comment

Pubco insider: MRO waiver for investment "is worthless"

23-May-2016 By Pubco Insider

The new pubs code will set the framework for the sector for the next decade and beyond.

Food

300-year-old Shepherd Neame pub serves food for first time

20-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Shepherd Neame pub the Royal Standard in Hastings is serving food for the first time in its 300 year history, after £75,000 was pumped into the refurbishment of its kitchen and décor.

MCA Insight

City Digest: Marston's, Young's & Enterprise

19-May-2016 By James Evison

The Publican's Morning Advertiser's weekly digest of city and business news - provided by MCA.

Brewery-operators

Hook Norton awards pub of the year

13-May-2016 By James Evison

Hook Norton has awarded The Bell Inn in Adderbury as its pub of the year at a ceremony held at Towcester Racecourse.

Comment

How an English brewer is bringing pubs to France

12-May-2016 By Roger Protz

Roger Protz visits Lyon to take a look at how Charles Wells is bringing a slice of traditional English pub life to France’s second city — and discovers that the locals are really taking to it.

MCA Insight

City news digest: City Pub Co, Faucet Inn & Brakspear

10-May-2016 By James Evison

The Publican's Morning Advertiser's weekly digest of city and business news - provided by MCA.

Research

Take our Pub Market Report survey and win tickets to Great British Pub Awards

09-May-2016 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) has teamed up with sister title MCA to quiz readers on the challenges and opportunities facing the pub sector for its annual Pub Market Report.

Local news

Pubs at risk: PMA's roundup of pubs threatened with closure

09-May-2016 By James Evison

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s round-up of pub closures and those at risk, gathered from local press stories.

Summer of Sport

My Pub: Creating an award-winning sports offer

04-May-2016 By Oli Gross

Philip Cutter, licensee of freehouse the Gardeners Arms, better known to its regulars as the Murderers, tells the Publican’s Morning Advertiser about the pub’s award-winning sports offer.

Community champions: licensees win £20k for 'heartwarming' pub

28-Apr-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Roaring fires, hearty food, thriving trade…what exactly is it that makes a pub ‘heartwarming’? The PMA meets the licensees who have just won £20,000 for their dedication to the local community

BrewDog falls £6m short of crowdfunding target

22-Apr-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Self-styled punk brewer BrewDog has raised £19 million through the latest round of its crowdfunding scheme Equity for Punks, falling short of its £25m target.

Wine

VIDEO: Get your summer wine list right with these top tips

12-Apr-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Prosecco, English whites and light reds are three types of wine that operators should consider when putting together the perfect summer wine list, according to advice from a leading expert.