05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington
Councils can push for alcohol disorder zones (ADZs) from today
The Polish pull
05-Jun-2008
With the rate of Polish migrant workers entering the UK slowing, what does the future hold for Polish beers? asks Noli Dinkovski
Mark Daniels: No swearing, this is reality TV
05-Jun-2008
When I was an eight year old boy, The Empire Strikes Back had just been released in the cinema and Saturday night television was full of wonderful...
Day in the Life: Georgina Wald
05-Jun-2008 By James Wilmore
Many people are attracted to running a pub because of one crucial factor: variety. Never knowing who is going to walk through your door or what...
How Liverpool can capitalise on the Capital of Culture
05-Jun-2008
IT WAS a few pints and a good pub that clinched Liverpool the title of European Capital of Culture for 2008. According to local legend, the...
White Horse: Now we've got the keys
05-Jun-2008
We've had some excellent news - the pub is ours! Completion happened without a hitch and we got permission to pick up the keys from the existing...
Summit meeting on problem retailers
05-Jun-2008
Police, local authorities and government ministers have met today to discuss making better use of powers designed to clamp down on people selling...
Punch Taverns postpones debt re-jig
05-Jun-2008 By Hamish Champ
The credit crunch has forced Punch Taverns to abandon its attempt to amend the redemption terms of its Spirit debenture bonds.The move, which Punch...
Snifter
05-Jun-2008
Double trouble from discounts Snifter observed the effects of both deep discounting and underage sales first hand on the train home last week....
My new pub
05-Jun-2008
The Mermaid Thorncliffe, Derbyshire Agent: Guy Simmonds Mark Davis is busy advertising his new pub in the local press to let his new customers know...
Bar Talk
05-Jun-2008
What's your big plan for summer? Jessica Loock Brewery Tap Peterborough Cambridgeshire Our craft brewery, run by Oakham Ales, is relocating off the...
Moves
05-Jun-2008
Tragus boss is new chairman of NRG Graham Turner, boss of Tragus Holdings, which owns the Café Rouge and Strada chains, has been appointed the new...
My pub juke box
05-Jun-2008
Douglas Jack, analyst at Panmure Gordon, chooses his favourite tracks Previous contributors have provided us with some great stories. In my case,...
Satisfying the locals
05-Jun-2008
Richard Kennedy tells Ted Brunning why his food-led Horseshoe, in Cambridgeshire, is a dining destination as well as a valued local It's a big step...
Around the world in 800,000 barrels
05-Jun-2008
Aside from the declining volumes of the big brands there is a niche beer market that is on the up — and it's accessible to licensees, reports Nigel...
Your say
05-Jun-2008
No fun playing the waiting game With pubs closing every day, and the situation exacerbated by recent duty increases, provision of good food is a...
Q&A
05-Jun-2008
TEN over two days Q. When you apply for a TEN which lasts for more than one day, does it have to be for a continuous period or can you stipulate the...
Hats off to Blackpool
05-Jun-2008
We often use the expression "the exception proves the rule" without knowing what it really means. But in Blackpool recently, they made an exception...
Beam makes its mark in Leeds
05-Jun-2008
Beam Global UK has joined forces with the UK on-trade to promote Maker's Mark as part of its ongoing investment in the bourbon category. The company...
West Eleven in the mix
05-Jun-2008
Bibendum has teamed up with West Eleven to launch a range of premium ready-to-drink cocktails across the on-trade this month. The cocktails have been...
In Brief
05-Jun-2008
Hoeked on South Africa Constellation Europe has launched the South African wine brand Fish Hoek, a range of single-grape varietal wines. This...
Case study — Clear Pub Company
05-Jun-2008
At a stroke last July, newly-formed Clear Pub Company (CPC) acquired the leaseholds of 25 former Spirit managed houses, thereby becoming one of the...
05-Jun-2008 By Graham Ridout
Punch operations director Kevin Georgel and head of recruitment Adam Smith tell Graham Ridout about their attitude to multiple managed operators A...
Anti-ADZ fight steps up
05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
ADZs send wrong message, says Noctis Trade groups are upping their campaign to urge councils and police to shun alcohol disorder zones (ADZs)....
They're out to get us
05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.
Mandatory schemes would ramp up costs The Government wants voluntary schemes such as Challenge 21 and the code on responsible drinks promotions made...
04-Jun-2008 By The PMA Team
A sale of Punch Taverns managed division Spirit is now even less likely after a move to refinance was pulled, according to a City analyst. This...
04-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Proposals for better education on alcohol can only be good, says BII
04-Jun-2008
The BII has launched its long awaited Level 2 National Certificate for Cellar Service Installation and Maintenance (NCCSIM). The qualification has...
Pub battles council to win CAMRA award
03-Jun-2008
A pub which battled council opposition to open has won a Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award.The Village Inn in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, may...
Pub shows support for troops
03-Jun-2008
Licensees at a pub that offers discounts to members of the armed forces want to create a national scheme recognising businesses that support troops....
02-Jun-2008 By John Harrington
Voluntary schemes like Challenge 21 will be made mandatory
Meals and wheels for pub's diners
02-Jun-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Diners at the Helsby Arms in Cheshire need never worry about getting a taxi or leaving their cars parked outside the pub overnight again.The pub's...
Now get oven ready
01-Jun-2008
If looking for a new oven makes you feel like sticking your head in one, there are a few key things to remember. PubChef reports Decent ovens aren't...
When two chefs go to war
01-Jun-2008
Lucy Britner reports on PubChef's latest ready, steady, cook battle Doing battle with your boss in a cooking competition is no walk in the park —...
The Swan, West Malling, Kent
01-Jun-2008
When the Swan opened its doors in 2000 under new owners, Peter Cornwell and Diccon Wright, of Fishbone, there was an immediate demand for the pub to...
Punch Tavern, Fleet Street, London
01-Jun-2008
Located at the heart of London's legal district, the Punch Tavern is frequented by the many local suits working nearby. However, with no outdoor...
The Oak, Kelsall, Cheshire
01-Jun-2008
Outside catering company Affluent Affairs was launched in 2001 by Steve Cooper and Max Baker, both former conference and banqueting managers, with...
The New Inn, St Owen's Cross, Hereford
01-Jun-2008
When experienced outside caterer Nigel Maud took over the leasehold of the New Inn in 2006, he was keen to build up the food side of the business and...
Game for a profit
01-Jun-2008
Euro 2008 might not feature any of the home nations, but keep sports fans well-fed and you can still bring in healthy takings, says PubChef With...
Openings around the country
01-Jun-2008
Urban idyll Princess Victoria, 217 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 9DH 020 8749 9410 Who: Master sommelier Matt Wilkin and James McLean,...
Lovin' this month...
01-Jun-2008
Our round-up of what's pulling at the PubChef team's heartstrings this month Malt matches British cheese and whisky matching. The British Cheese...
30-May-2008 By The PMA Team
MA's Top 50 Most Influential list
LGV Capital in deal for Channel Islands pub group
30-May-2008
Private equity group LGV Capital has agreed a deal to acquire SandpiperCI, the Hospitality division of the Channel Islands based Sandpiper Group.The...
30-May-2008 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
Cavendish Bars, the company formed out of various Luminar nightclub assets, has put 14 sites up for sale. Most of the clubs and bars included in the...
29-May-2008 By John Harrington
JD Wetherspoon has secured a new licence in Blackpool's saturation zone
6 Alistair Darling
29-May-2008
Chancellor of the Exchequer (new entry)
3 Tim Martin
29-May-2008
chairman, JD Wetherspoon (JDW) (4)
2 Ted Tuppen
29-May-2008
chief executive, Enterprise Inns (3)
29-May-2008 By James Shorthouse
Christie+Co's James Shorthouse considers whether the Reit conversion is the right way forward
25 Tim Sykes
29-May-2008
chairman, Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers; chairman, Interpub (new entry)
