By 'eck, it's gorgeous up north
22-Mar-2007
Some of the most memorable beer campaigns have come from northern brands. Pete Brown says the rest of the market should take note What does it mean...
LETTERs
22-Mar-2007
Making sense of smoking laws I note from an East Lindsay District Council pamphlet that the fine for "failing to prevent smoking in a smoke-free...
Kick out the kids - right now
22-Mar-2007
There's a real chance that hundreds of pubs could be closed this summer, and facing big fines. The smoking ban? No, this is nothing to do with...
Employers to be liable for sex harassment of staff by public
22-Mar-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
Licensees could face legal action if members of staff are subjected to sexual harassment by the public, following a High Court ruling. A raft of...
Licensee's satellite conviction upheld
22-Mar-2007 By Iain O'Neil iain.oneil@william-reed.co.uk
A Portsmouth licensee who appealed against a conviction for showing foreign satellite football has lost her case. Karen Murphy, of the Red, White and...
Pooling resources
22-Mar-2007
The man was built like a small mountain - suitably so, as he confronted me in Penrith in the northern Lake District. The business card he gave me...
MyShout
22-Mar-2007
As international beer brewing changes, Tony Jennings wonders how this will effect the market I completely understand if some of the current reportage...
Preparing for success
22-Mar-2007
Licensees and industry experts gathered at Shepherd Neame's Blue Anchor pub in Crowborough, East Sussex, to pick up valuable advice before the...
BarTalk
22-Mar-2007
Is Freddie Flintoff drinking responsibly? Tim Hunter Red Lion, Preston, Hertfordshire "Last week he was walking on water, now he's in it! We've got...
NewsDigest
22-Mar-2007
Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan will be answering questions on the smoking ban in London next week. He will talk alongside chief medical officer...
Jasper dangles Carrott
20-Mar-2007
IT'S TIME to get off the couch and go to the pub! That message, delivered by comedian Jasper Carrott, is a sentiment no publican will disagree with....
The Publican Award winners are...
20-Mar-2007
Licensees and pubcos from across the UK were recognised for their excellence last night (Tuesday) at the 17th annual Publican Awards. Dame Edna...
Up to the individual
20-Mar-2007
Morrisons has become the latest supermarket giant to respond to The Publican's Dump the Deals campaign.The letter, from licensed trades director of...
Pubs reap rewards of St Paddy's Day
20-Mar-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci
Licensees were celebrating along with their customers on St. Patrick's Day as many pubs recorded bumper takings. With the day falling on a Saturday...
Smoking and the mature female pub goer
19-Mar-2007 By Hamish Champ
The word 'virgin' is not one I often see in a press release, but Greene King sure knows how to get a journalist's attention. According to research...
Mitchells & Butlers unruffled by Tchenguiz reports
19-Mar-2007 By Hamish Champ
Mitchells & Butlers is "on track" to update shareholders on its future plans, including whether or not to convert into a real estate investment...
What the Sunday papers said
18-Mar-2007
Britain's first all-weather television set could become a familiar feature in pubs, says the Mail On Sunday, as landlords try to cut any losses...
Carl May's business plan for Barcena
16-Mar-2007
Business report and proposed development plan for Barcena, Burgess HillDate of visit:Wednesday 7th to Thursday 8th March 2007 Objectives of visit:To...
Associated Industries meets the three pubs
16-Mar-2007
After three-months in the set up of the Sell More Save More campaign, it was more than welcoming to meet the finalists at site and to obtain from...
SIA confirms November start-date for Scotland
16-Mar-2007
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has confirmed that all door workers in Scotland will need a licence from November 1 this yearAnyone working in...
16-Mar-2007
Licensees could face legal action if staff are sexually harassed by the public, following a High Court ruling. A raft of legal claims have been...
15-Mar-2007 By The Morning Advertiser
JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has set his sights on doubling sales of cask ale in his pub estate.
15-Mar-2007 By Iain O'Neil
£12,000 hit after Judge says she "hid" behind legal advice
15-Mar-2007 By The PMA Team
Pubco response to TISC inquiry sees raft of support for new licensees
Fawcett departure 'sad loss' for Punch
15-Mar-2007 By The PMA Team
Punch Taverns chief operating officer Adrian Fawcett is stepping down on 30 March to become CEO at General Healthcare Group, a UK private hospital...
Diageo at the Forester Arms
15-Mar-2007
The back bar had a good selection of sprits on optic and brands are separated from light to dark. Aaron has an on going training programme in place -...
London Town buys 39 pubs
15-Mar-2007 By Hamish Champ
London Town plc has announced it is buying 39 pubs from a property holding company for £16.24m, an average of £416,000 per pub.The group is buying...
Pubs face £10K fine in new underage clampdown
15-Mar-2007 By James Wilmore
Pubs could be forced to close for three months or pay a £10,000 fine following a tough new clampdown on underage sales expected to be brought in...
Licensee hits out at planning regulations
15-Mar-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci
A York licensee has hit out at the decision by his local planning council to reject plans for an outdoor smoking patio for his bar. Russ Brown,...
Charles celebrates community pubs
15-Mar-2007 By James Wilmore
Prince Charles has highlighted the vital role of community pubs - and backed a campaign to save darts in pubs. Speaking at a reception to celebrate...
First Proud winner to be announced
15-Mar-2007
A key individual in the licensed trade will be celebrated at next week's Publican Awards with the first Proud of Pubs Award. Inspired by our...
Shares in pub companies rally after earlier slump
15-Mar-2007 By Hamish Champ
Pub stocks bounced back this morning after heavy falls yesterday.Fresh concerns over the state of the US economy caused a shockwave in the London...
15-Mar-2007 By John Harrington
Tough new fines are due from early April - and licensees can't claim due diligence.
15-Mar-2007 By Ewan Turney
Greene King (GK) Pub Partners plans to roll out cheque-cashing facilities to 50 pubs within six months.
Savouring - and saving - a Chiswick moment
15-Mar-2007
I had an "Ah! Bisto" moment last week. I met an old beer-writing chum and we repaired to the Portland Arms, a Fuller's house in St Albans, Herts,...
'Ambiguous' TEN form slated by host
15-Mar-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
A south Wales host has attacked the "ambiguous" application form for causing his Temporary Events Notice (TEN) application to be rejected. Keith May...
MyShout
15-Mar-2007
With pubcos continuing to buy freeholds, Colin Wellstead wonders how long the market can keep shrinking There are approximately 18,000 freehouses in...
MyNewPub
15-Mar-2007
Red Lion, Dittisham, Devon Agent: Bettesworths French-born Brigitte and Clive Bellenger have taken over the Red Lion Inn in Dittisham, Devon. The...
Firing the imagination
15-Mar-2007
Susan Nowak looks at ideas for maximising the beer-with-food opportunity for St George's Day Slay 'em on St George's Day with an inspired mix 'n'...
InBrief
15-Mar-2007
MPC offers pubs free spring clean Marston's Pub Company (MPC) pubs are to get a spring clean to coincide with the start of the smoking ban. More than...
THE GUV'NOR
15-Mar-2007
Paul Clerehugh St Patrick's Day should lead to stuffed tills, says the licensee of the Crooked Billet in Stoke Rowe, Oxfordshire In Dublin's fair...
Greene King out to attract 'pub virgins'
15-Mar-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
A new kit has been released to help Greene King pubs plan for the smoking ban - and tell their customers and "pub virgins" about the changes....
A class of their own
15-Mar-2007
From honey flavouring to a famous Cornish drinker, independent brewers are bringing innovation to beer. Adrian Tierney-Jones reveals the winners of...
Top 10 ways to go green
15-Mar-2007
Hospitable Climes shares its advice on the best ways to be energy-efficient with Rosie Davenport 1 Cut kitchen consumption Whenever possible - and...
BarTalk
15-Mar-2007
Should Prince Charles voice his political views? Maggie Pattinson The Crofters Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria He is not the monarch yet - so yes, he...
Is this the future?
15-Mar-2007
JD Wetherspoon is building a new eco-friendly pub that could be the blueprint for all its outlets. Nigel Huddleston visits to get a sneak preview...
LETTERs
15-Mar-2007
Setting the record straight I didn't realise that your publication was going down the Daily Mail route of scare mongering and misinforming its...
Third London Firefly is City bar and club
15-Mar-2007 By Mark Wingett Mark.Wingett@william-reed.co.uk
CBD Bars has opened its third and largest Firefly bar in the City of London. The company, set up by commercial property lawyer Craig Themis, former...
M&C hails star turn by Peach
15-Mar-2007 By MA Reporter
Peach Pub Company, the multiple lessee led by entrepreneurs Lee Cash and Hamish Stoddart, has won the prestigious Rising Star Award in M&C...
Micro 3 Rivers goes national with JDW
15-Mar-2007 By MA Reporter
Stockport-based 3 Rivers has achieved a significant sales breakthrough, becoming one of the smallest breweries ever to secure a national distribution...
