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Pubs fight for the Millenial market

12-Nov-2014 By Mike Berry

Pubs are facing stiff competition when it comes to securing the disposable cash of leisure seekers. Mike Berry studies a new Carlsberg survey on what people want from their pub visits.

The Stable secures Plymouth site

12-Nov-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

The Stable, the South West-based craft cider and pizza restaurant business in which Fuller’s owns a 51% stake, will open its next site, its eighth in Plymouth next spring.

Yorkshire pub installs heated beach huts to drive custom

10-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

An Enterprise Inns pub has installed three heated beach huts for drinking and dining as part of a £250,000 investment.

Fuller’s names its Pub of the Year

07-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Andover Arms in Brackenbury Village, London, has been named Fuller’s Pub of the Year.

Cider maker Thatchers to open managed pub

06-Nov-2014 By Mike Berry

Somerset-based cider maker Thatchers is to make its first foray into the managed pub sector by directly running the Railway Inn, adjacent to its farm in Sandford, north Somerset.

CAMRA says Scotland needs its own pubs code

31-Oct-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

The Campaign for Real Ale has called on the Scottish Government to introduce its own pubs code and adjudicator.

CPL Online and Carlsberg launch new social media training for licensees

31-Oct-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

CPL Online has partnered with Carlsberg to launch a course designed at teaching licensees how to utilise social media.

Founders of social network Bebo buy north Devon pub

30-Oct-2014 By James Evison

The founders of social networking site Bebo have bought a dilapidated pub in Devon which they aim to refurbish alongside a local manor house.

BrewDog to expand brewery but 'we're still tiny'

30-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has announced expansion plans, including a new 300hl brew-house at its headquarters in Ellon, near Aberdeen.

Operator slams Met police after losing £200k due to 'misleading' evidence

30-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A London operator has hit out at the Metropolitan police after misleading evidence led to the seven-month closure of his nightclub and the loss of an estimated £200,000.

North London pub to host mental health drop-in centre

29-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

A north London licensee has teamed up with a mental health charity to host a drop-in centre in the pub for local youngsters.

Margot Martini, who inspired worldwide stem cell donation plea, dies

28-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Margot Martini, the daughter of PubAid director and entrepreneur Yaser Martini, has died, aged two.

Joule’s splits into two divisions and takes on first leasehold

28-Oct-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Joule’s Brewery has split into two divisions reflecting a ‘refocused’ approach to its pub estate, managing director Steve Nuttall has told the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report.

Pub installs equipment to prevent car park abuse

28-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A London pub has installed special cameras and a touch-screen car registration pad, to prevent non-customers from abusing its parking facilities.

Fuller's christens The Admiralty pub in naval style

27-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Fuller’s celebrated the opening of its latest London pub last week in unique style.

Time to take a good look at your business

27-Oct-2014 By Paul Pavli

I spend a great deal of my working life on the road visiting pubs with area managers. They are a dedicated team who know their estate, but I have lost count of the number of times they only start telling me about the pub we’re visiting once we’re in the...

Minority of pubs failing 'smaller measures' test

24-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

One in seven pubs would not serve customers a 125ml glass of wine if they asked for it, despite it being a legal requirement under recent amendments to the Licensing Act.

Pubs crowned for outdoor spaces

24-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Licensees have been awarded for the quality of their beer gardens.

Hawthorn Leisure completes Nectar deal

22-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Hawthorn Leisure, the May Capital-backed group, has completed the acquisition of Nectar Taverns, the operator of 25 pubs in the north west, in a deal understood to be valued at £10m.

Deals worth £90m highlight strength of London market

22-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett

The increasing strength of the property market in London has led to the completion of three deals with a combined value of just under £90m.

Suffolk licensees fear trade drop after Hurricane Gonzalo hits region

22-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Suffolk publicans are concerned about a drop in trade due to flooding, as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo sweeps across the region.

New Pub Company returns to expansion trail

22-Oct-2014 By Rob Willock

Multiple operator Peter Linacre is taking on his first new sites since 2009 – the Telegraph on Putney Heath and the Blue Ball in Walton on the Hill, Surrey – which will become the eighth and ninth for his New Pub Company estate.

PubAid pledges to take charity message to consumers

21-Oct-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

PubAid plans to step up its campaign to highlight the charitable work done by the pub trade by focussing on consumers.

Hall & Woodhouse awards its top performing pubs

21-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Hall & Woodhouse, the independent family brewer, has announced the winners of its 2014 awards.

Star Pubs & Bars ends disposal programme

17-Oct-2014 By Rob Willock

Star Pubs & Bars has reassured its lessees that the sale this month of 111 pubs to Admiral is the end of the company’s disposal programme.

Publican Awards shortlisted for event industry award

16-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

The Publican Awards has been shortlisted for a prestigious event industry award.

September sales up 4% in London pubs but flat for rest of UK

16-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Pubs in London saw a sales boost in September but venues outside the M25 stalled.

Licensee recognised by PM for mental health campaigning work

14-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

A Leicestershire licensee has been recognised by the Prime Minister David Cameron for his work in raising awareness of mental health disorders.

Pubs to face £350 business rates hike unless multiplier is frozen, warns BBPA

14-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned that each pub could face a £350 hike in its business rates bill if the Government does not announce a freeze in the tax multiplier in December's Autumn Statement.

CAMRA pulls Young Members recruitment leaflet after ‘beer sexism’ complaints

14-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

The Campaign for Real Ale has agreed to withdraw from circulation a leaflet for its Young Members campaign after being accused of objectifying women.

Pub brings mobile phone signal to Welsh village

13-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Wales village is being brought into the 21st century thanks to its local boozer and Pub is the Hub.

Rural pubs worth up to £120k to community

13-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

The first scientific study of the impact of pubs on rural communities has proved they are “a vital service the countryside cannot afford to lose”.

New LTC chairman announced

10-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Roy Boulter has been announced as the new chairman of the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC).

Publican Awards 2015: entries close this month

10-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

The closing date for entries in the Publican Awards is fast approaching. There are 11 main categories open for entry including Best Managed Pub Company, Best Tenanted/Leased Pub Company, Best Food Offer, Best Drinks Offer, Best Pub Employer, Best Accommodation...

Breathalysers introduced in Nottinghamshire pubs to avoid disputes

10-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Late night pubs in two Nottinghamshire towns are now able to breathalyse punters before allowing them entry, as part of a new voluntary scheme to encourage responsible drinking.

ALMR benchmarking survey shows red tape threatening recovery

09-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Licensees are now spending more than 5% of annual turnover dealing with red tape, according to the latest Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers’ Benchmarking Survey, exclusively revealed in today's PMA.

Last orders (for now)

09-Oct-2014 By John Harrington

It was in the sweltering heat of summer 2003 when, fresh out of journalism college, my journey in the pub trade began as a cub reporter at the Morning Advertiser.

The Big Interview: John Sands, Admiral Taverns chairman

09-Oct-2014 By Phil Mellows

John Sands' retirement is not going well. Eleven years after leaving the industry, his love of pubs has drawn him back into a leading role. Phil Mellows meets the new chairman of Admiral Taverns.

Pub on Wheels venture launched

09-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Pubs On Wheels (POW), a new venture in which Cirrus Inns has taken a majority stake, has been launched with plans to grow to 20 vehicles over the next five years.

BII chief hints at extending membership services

08-Oct-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

The BII could provide services for leisure and hospitality operators beyond its traditional publican base, chief executive Tim Hulme has said.

New London cycle route could disrupt pub deliveries

08-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pub deliveries in central London could be disrupted by a new cycle route being planned across the capital.

Eclectic says group acquisitions a possibility

06-Oct-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Eclectic, the listed bar group, would look at groups for acquisitions as it sees the potential for consolidation in the late-night market, chief executive Reuben Harley has said.

Tributes paid to former Wetherspoon’s and Pubwatch stalwart

06-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has paid tribute to the company’s former director of licensing, David Isaac, who has passed away.

Hydes on lookout for 'good quality pubs' but disposals of unsustainable sites will continue

03-Oct-2014 By Ruth Williams, M&C Report

Hydes Brewery, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, has acquired three freehold sites this year marking a return to the acquisition trail after streamlining the company.

Management gold rush

01-Oct-2014 By Rob Willock

Directly managed pubs are suddenly in vogue among traditional leased and tenanted operators. We recently reported on Harveys’ plans to convert up to half of its estate to managed. Meanwhile Batemans, Brakspear, Charles Wells, Robinsons and Tadcaster are...

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