Punch denies £5bn approach for M&B
29-Nov-2007 By The PMA Team
Punch Taverns has denied that it is in talks regarding a £5bn takeover of rival Mitchells & Butlers (M&B). Media reports at the weekend...
29-Nov-2007 By The PMA Team
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has added its weight to the business campaign to force a re-think on Government proposals to reform...
Tim Clarke defends Mitchells & Butlers' record
29-Nov-2007 By Hamish Champ
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) chief executive Tim Clarke defended the record of the group's senior management today, after announcing a new...
Mitchells & Butlers remains committed to property deal
29-Nov-2007 By Hamish Champ
Despite posting a hedging loss of £180m over its proposed property joint venture with shareholder Robert Tchenguiz, Mitchells & Butlers...
29-Nov-2007 By Mark Wingett
Mitchells & Butlers is giving "serious consideration" to converting to a Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) in order to unlock the value of its...
THE AGENTS
29-Nov-2007
Graham Allman Managing director GA-Select Well, the news is full of stories that would seem to affect the value of the country's pub stock. The...
MyNewPub
29-Nov-2007
The Queens Head Nutfield, Surrey Agent: Guy Simmonds Nutfield village locals John and Karen Osborne have been at the Queens Head for just a few days...
THE GUV'NOR
29-Nov-2007
Nigel Anstead The licensee of the White Horse in Bedford reckons the trade needs to swing into action now to stop the decline in pub numbers Gone are...
Lessons worth learning
29-Nov-2007
What's the most important lesson training has taught you? Kelly Smith asks some pub professionals how training has influenced their approach to...
Learn before you leap
29-Nov-2007
In an effort to reduce the number of newcomers failing, the tenanted and leasehold sector is improving its training provision. Graham Ridout...
Investing in skills
29-Nov-2007
Managed-house operators are nurturing talented staff to make sure they keep their best people. Graham Ridout finds out more The trend towards a more...
BarTalk
29-Nov-2007
Would you welcome a home nations tournament next summer? Scott Murray Bar Sport Cannock Staffordshire England's loss is going to hit us very hard...
Best of the rest
29-Nov-2007
Over the next two pages, Graham Ridout rounds up some of the best tips and labour-saving equipment available to help your business run like...
Making the best even better
29-Nov-2007
Despite Diageo's dominant position in the industry, MD Benet Slay tells Rosie Davenport there's room for progress Tucked away behind the bustle of...
Counting all the numbers
29-Nov-2007
There is always a problem when a local pubwatch or other group agrees to a "voluntary" limit with the police. I refer to the recently-reported idea...
Grim outlook for pubs as sales freefall
29-Nov-2007 By Tony Halstead THals22851@aol.com
Horrendous sales figures over August and September saw on-trade liquor volumes nose dive by 7%, casting further doubts over the long-term ability of...
NewsDigest
29-Nov-2007
Health lobbyists spoke in favour of alcohol disorder zones (ADZs) in last week's breakfast meeting with the Prime Minister. Controversial ADZs are...
LETTERs
29-Nov-2007
Dog show lands pub PR coup With reference to "It's a dog's life" and "Tapping into pooch pound" (MA, 22 November 2007), your readers will be pleased...
28-Nov-2007
West Yorkshire chief constable has claimed the Licensing Act has made Britain's binge drinking problem worse
ADZ charge to be based on rateable value and hours
28-Nov-2007 By James Wilmore
Pubs in Alcohol Disorder Zones (ADZs) could be charged based on their premises rateable value and opening hours, it has been confirmed. Draft...
Back to Basics: The right insurance
27-Nov-2007
Time and money are precious commodities for most, and for small business owners this is especially true. Running a business, particularly in its...
London's economy boosts Capital Pub Company
27-Nov-2007 By Hamish Champ
Despite fears of a downturn in consumer spending nationally, London's 'micro economy' helped boost Capital Pub Company's (CPC) trading in recent...
Hand & Flowers
27-Nov-2007
The Hand & Flowers, Marlow
27-Nov-2007
Olive Branch, Clipsham
27-Nov-2007
The Star Inn, Harome
27-Nov-2007
The Licensing Act has not fuelled an increase in drinking, according to a YouGov poll for the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The public...
Sports Café tight-lipped on Massive Pub Company speculation
26-Nov-2007 By Hamish Champ
Sports Café, the AIM-listed sports bar operator, was remaining tight-lipped over speculation that it was poised to buy up to 25 pubs from...
Brighton's Engineer named Racing Pub of the Year
26-Nov-2007
The Engineer in Brighton has beaten off fierce competition to be named the official 'Racing Pub of the Year 2007'. Licensees Phil and Bev Reeves...
26-Nov-2007
Gordon Warden took over the Charles Wells-owned Olde Kings Arms in Hemel Hempstead in 2002. A major refurbishment has just begun.
Rose & Crown
26-Nov-2007
Owner/licensee: Peach Pub Company Head chef: Gavin Allcock Tenure: Punch lease acquired 2002 Covers: 42-cover restaurant, 24 in the bar, plus private...
Griffin Inn
26-Nov-2007
Licensees: Toby Erlam, James Pullan and Marcus Wysock-Wright Tenure: Freehold Head chefs: Andrew Billings and Nick Petersen Turnover: Over £1m...
The Highwayman Inn
26-Nov-2007
Owner/licensees: Craig Bancroft/Nigel Haworth Tenure: Thwaites leasehold Head chef: Michael Ward Turnover: £1m Covers per week: 1,100 Wet:dry split:...
Alford Arms
26-Nov-2007
Owners: Becky & David Salisbury. The Alford Arms is part of Salisbury Pubs, which includes the Royal Oak, Marlow, the Swan Inn, Denham, and the...
The Pipe & Glass
26-Nov-2007
Licensee: James MacKenzie & Kate Boroughs Tenure: Freehold Head chef: James MacKenzie Covers: 65, plus 22 in the bar Covers per week: 750 to...
The Drunken Duck Inn
26-Nov-2007
Owner/licensees: Steph Barton, Paul Spencer Tenure: Freehold Head chef: Marcus Hall Turnover: £2m net Covers per week: Bar lunches 300-400, à la...
The Pig's Ear
26-Nov-2007
Licensees: SNPE, Simon Cherry/Olly Daniaud Head chef: Chris Sharpe Turnover: £500,000 Covers: 50 Covers per week: 350 Wet:dry split: 50:50...
Gurnard's Head
26-Nov-2007
Owner/licensees: Charles and Edmund Inkin Tenure: Freehold Head chef: Matt Williamson Covers: 65 inside, 35 outside Covers per week: 700 (peak) Wet:...
The Gun
26-Nov-2007
Owners: Tom & Ed Martin Head chef: Micky O'Connor Covers: 60 to 70 Covers a week: 700 Best-selling dishes: roast rump of Welsh lamb with baby...
Felin Fach Griffin
26-Nov-2007
Owners: Freehold, Charles and Edmund Inkin Head chef: Ricardo van Ede Covers: 60 inside; 25 outside Covers per week: 600 (peak) Wet:dry split: 33:67...
The Greyhound
26-Nov-2007
The Greyhound, Battersea
The Narrow
26-Nov-2007
Owner: Gordon Ramsay Holdings Head chef: John Collin Restaurant manager: Justin Whitehead Covers: Dining room 32, bar 36 Covers per week: Approx 750...
Olive Branch
26-Nov-2007
Owner/licensees; Ben Jones and Sean Hope Tenure: Freehold Head chef: Sean Hope, chef proprietor Turnover: £1.1m Covers: 48, plus 24 outside Covers...
The Eagle
26-Nov-2007
Owner: Michael Belben Background: The pub was launched in 1991 by Michael Belben and David Eyre. With its tiny open kitchen, next to the bustling...
The Star
26-Nov-2007
Owners: Andrew and Jacquie Pern (freehold) Head chef: Andrew Pern Turnover: £3m Covers per week: Approx 1,000 including private dining Wet:dry split...
'Punch Taverns lining up a merger with Mitchells & Butlers'
25-Nov-2007
Punch Taverns has approached investors in Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) about plans to mount a £5bn merger that would create Britain's biggest...
Fuller's plans promotion blitz to attract punters
23-Nov-2007 By Hamish Champ
Fuller Smith & Turner is planning a series of key initiatives to entice customers to visit its pubs in the 'down' months of January and...
23-Nov-2007
Fullers has announced a record breaking set of results with adjusted profits up 11% to £12.7m on last year. Revenue for the half year to 29...
22-Nov-2007
MA legal guru urges the media to handle the DCMS licensing stats with care
Lessee loses pub and £10K
22-Nov-2007
A former Marstons lessee claims he has been left more than £10,000 out of pocket following the sale of his pub to Scottish & Newcastle Pub...
Lawyer calls for end to laws penalising licensees
22-Nov-2007
A leading licensed trade lawyer has called on the government to stop penalising good licensees through "oppressive legislation". Speaking at the...
