Companies

Punch asks creditors to waive covenant in bid to avoid default

07-Apr-2014 By John Harrington

Punch Taverns has called a meeting with bondholders to vote on a request to waive its debt covenant to “avoid a near-term default” on its securitisations.

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My pub: Lord Clifden in Birmingham

06-Apr-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Graham Smith, co-owner of freehold the Lord Clifden in Birmingham’s revamped Jewellery Quarter, talks beer, food, art and gardens with Sheila McWattie

Pub is the Hub founder John Longden gets his OBE from Prince Charles

04-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

John Longden, founder of Pub is the Hub, received his OBE at Buckingham Palace today.

CAMRA members choose their Branch Pubs of the Year

04-Apr-2014

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its 210 Branch Pubs of the Year as part of its Community Pubs month.

Drinkaware calls for alcohol unit lines on pub glassware

04-Apr-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Drinkaware has called on all glasses in pubs to have unit lines marked on them so drinkers can better understand how many units of alcohol they are consuming.

City Pub Company snaps up another two sites

03-Apr-2014 By John Harrington

City Pub Company has continued its expansion with the acquisition of a flagship Brighton pub for £4.5m and the leasehold of a west London site.

May Capital lines up former Enterprise MD for pubs role

03-Apr-2014 By Mark Wingett

May Capital, the private-equity group led by Noah Bulkin, has lined up Gerry Carroll — former MD at Enterprise Inns and Little Chef — to manage the c.300-strong tenanted pubs package it is in advanced talks to acquire from Greene King (GK).

Ex-tenant's fury as Marston's holds back funds in tie violation row

03-Apr-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

An ex-tenant is in dispute with Marston’s for holding back more than £2,300 on his final settlement after the pub company claimed he bought out of tie.

Is the community right to bid helping or harming the pub trade?

03-Apr-2014 By Helen Gilbert

The role of the pub at the centre of the community has long been enshrined in British culture, but residents are now becoming well versed in Government legislation that could help them ensure their local remains local — often putting them at loggerheads...

David Cameron pledges to 'look very carefully' at pubcos

02-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

David Cameron insisted the Government would ‘look very carefully at the activities of some pub companies’ but stopped short of saying when legislation would be brought in.

Pubs have eight minutes to serve a customer a drink before they'll walk out

02-Apr-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pub and bar goers are only willing to wait eight minutes for a drink and 12 minutes for food before leaving to go elsewhere, new research has revealed.

Shepherd Neame visitor centre shortlisted for tourism award

02-Apr-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Shepherd Neame’s visitor centre has been shortlisted in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014.

Pubco reform campaigners demand action from Vince Cable

02-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign has written to Business Secretary Vince Cable to urge him press ahead with pubco reform.

Revere Pub Company names new targets

02-Apr-2014

Revere Pub Company, Marston’s premium pub arm, is looking for sites across the country as it looks to grow its 18-strong Pitcher & Piano estate and unbranded portfolio this year.

'Giant' vending machine installed in pub car park to replace village shop

02-Apr-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Derbyshire pub has become "a tourist destination" after its tenants installed a large vending machine, stocking a host of household essentials, in its car park.

Landlord 'trapped' in his pub by ACV listing

02-Apr-2014 By Helen Gilbert

A Shropshire landlord has voiced his despair at feeling “trapped in his pub after a tribunal upheld a council’s decision to list it as an asset of community value (ACV).

Grand Union confirms plans for 20 new sites over next three years

02-Apr-2014

Grand Union, the eight-strong London-based bar group backed by serial sector investor Luke Johnson, has confirmed plans to expand by 20 new sites over the next three years as it launches a new phase of its growth strategy.

More than 50 pubs across the UK now being run by the community

01-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

New research from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has shown how communities are banding together to take over their local.

Greene King announces pint glass amnesty ahead of predicted summer shortage

01-Apr-2014

Greene King has urged pub-goers to return any pint glasses they may have at home amid fears stocks may completely run out this summer.

Four in ten adults never visit the pub, new research shows

01-Apr-2014 By James Wallin

A poll has revealed 38% of British adults never go the pub and 36% visit their local less often than they did a year ago.

Greene King leisure research report shows rise in spend on drinking out

31-Mar-2014 By Rob Willock

Greene King has launched a monthly “Leisure Tracker” report, which aims to provide “thought leadership and insights” into consumer discretionary spending.

Punch agrees to sell Red Lion in Sidbury to community

28-Mar-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Campaigners hoping to save a Devonshire village pub have been handed a lifeline after Punch Taverns agreed to sell the property to a community enterprise group.

Enterprise tenant reaches new lease agreement following potential 42% rent hike

28-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Derbyshire tenant has reached agreement with Enterprise Inns on new lease terms, after the pub company originally insisted she pay a rent increase of 42% to stay at the pub.

Trade raises £14k for cancer charity at Publican Awards 2014 after Yaser Martini appeal

28-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Leading pub industry figures raised nearly £14,000 for Delete Blood Cancer UK at the Publican Awards 2014 on Tuesday (25 March), following a moving appeal from Yaser Martini about his daughter’s battle against leukaemia.

Pub industry urged to make most of Budget 2014 benefits

28-Mar-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Budget day brought some much-needed cheer for the pub trade with the despised alcohol escalator scrapped again, a 1p cut in beer duty but there were other measures you may have missed.

Craft Beer Co secures West End site

28-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

Craft Beer Co, the craft beer pub operator led by Martin Hayes, is to launch a flagship site in London’s West End, after securing its first site with Punch Taverns, Rudy’s Revenge in Covent Garden.

Pubco bosses submit ‘manifesto’ to Chancellor

27-Mar-2014 By Rob Willock

George Osborne received a ‘manifesto’ for the pub industry from three industry CEOs when he visited Banks’s Brewery on Monday.

Fuller's secures the Albannach

27-Mar-2014 By Mark Wingett

Fuller’s, the London-based brewer and pub operator, has acquired the high-profile site, The Albannach, set on Trafalgar Square, which will become a flagship location for its Ale & Pie format.

Multiple operator voices concerns over councils' 'lax' approach to rates rebates

27-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A multiple operator fears many publicans will miss out on receiving the business rates rebates they are owed, due to some councils’ ‘lax’ approach to following up the Chancellor’s promises.

Revolution focuses on cocktails over vodka in branding overhaul

26-Mar-2014

The New Inventive Bar Company, the Revolution bar operator previously known as Inventive Leisure, is tweaking the branding of its venues in the latest stage of its Evolution programme.

Enterprise Inns to launch online ordering

26-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

Enterprise Inns has announced plans for an online ordering system to be rolled out to publicans across its estate.

Publican Awards 2014: Winners crowned at glittering London ceremony

25-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

Oakman Inns and Young's were double award winners at the Publican Awards 2014 last night, with many of the industry’s leading pubcos recognised for their successes.

Three pub winners at Farm Frites Development Chef Awards

24-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Three pub operators were victorious at the inaugural Farm Frites Development Chef Awards.

CAMRA chief Mike Benner to leave for SIBA top job

24-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has named Mike Benner, currently chief executive at the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as its new managing director.

Finalists for BII Licensee of the Year 2014 announced

21-Mar-2014 By James Wallin

The finalists for the British Institue of Innkeeping (BII) Licensee of the Year Award have been unveiled ahead of the 13 May ceremony.

BBPA urges publicans to check they receive business rate relief and flood support

21-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging licensees to check they receive their business rate relief and has issued new guidance for pubs affected by the recent floods.

Drunken pub crawls 'thing of the past' for students

21-Mar-2014 By John Harrington

Drunken pub crawls and regular lairy nights out on the town are a thing of the past for today’s students, according to latest Student Lifestyle Survey 2014 by Sodexo.

The Big Interview: Mark Derry, Brasserie Bar Co

21-Mar-2014 By Mark Wingett

Mark Derry talks to Mark Wingett about Brasserie Bar Co’s concerted push into the pub sector with the White Brasserie Company

Glass recycling target cut ‘could save pub industry £20m’

20-Mar-2014 By James Wallin

Industry figures have welcomed the Government’s decision to lower glass recycling targets.

Licensee ordered to pay more than £1,500 for refusing to return Sky viewing card

20-Mar-2014 By James Wallin

A licensee in Wigan has become the latest to be taken to court for showing Sky Sports illegally.

National Chef of the Year Awards are open for entry

20-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The National Chef of the Year 2014 and Young National Chef of the Year 2014 awards are open for entries.

Punch Taverns puzzled by senior Lib Dems refusal to meet

20-Mar-2014 By Rob Willock

Punch Taverns has expressed frustration that its efforts to engage with Liberal Democrat politicians involved in the Government’s consultation on pubco regulation have gone unanswered.

Licensee in limbo after five-year ACV listing 'blights' business

20-Mar-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Hertfordshire publican has spoken out about the frustration of her pub being listed as an asset of community value (ACV), stating that the protective measure is “blighting” her ability to sell, invest in or change the use of the property.

Flood-affected pubs still battling for damage relief

20-Mar-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Pubs hit by the winter storms have reported mixed fortunes in their attempts to recover money for lost earnings and property damage.

Record numbers expected at Enterprise roadshows

19-Mar-2014 By James Wallin

This year's Enterpriselive roadshows have attracted a record number of registrations.

TOWIE stars to join the fun at Publican Awards 2014

19-Mar-2014 By Jo Bruce

Two stars of TV reality show The Only Way is Essex will be appearing at next week’s Publican Awards 2014.

Budget 2014: Reaction from the pub trade

19-Mar-2014 By James Wallin

Trade leaders and bodies have been responding to George Osborne's budget, in which he announced a 1p a pint cut in beer duty for the second year running.