Events

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023

The talented women operating hospitality venues

08-Mar-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

A number of leading female operators in the sector have had their say on how the industry can #EmbraceEquity this International Women's Day.

Exclusive research to be unveiled at Profitable Beds seminar

07-Mar-2023 By The Morning Advertser

The results of pub accommodation research spearheaded by Stay in a Pub is set to be revealed at the Profitable Beds seminar later this month (Tuesday 28 March).

What have operators learned trading through economic downturns?

07-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Businesses need to “hope for a benign situation” while “planning” for problems amid current economic headwinds, according to industry leaders.

Licensing hours extension for King’s coronation ‘timely boost’

06-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has announced licensing hours for pubs, clubs and bars across the King’s coronation weekend will be extended by two hours.

Sector football tournament aims to raise £50k for charity

22-Feb-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

A charity football tournament is heading to Manchester this summer, aiming to raise £50,000 for three sector charities.

Energy suppliers pushing firms to 'point of no return'

21-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

A Top 50 Cocktail Bars site was left with no choice but to close after the “demoralising” actions of its energy supplier.

Two Top 50 Cocktail Bars permanently close

16-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Two of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars in the country have closed their doors for good this month.

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Q&A: How to deal with being served a noise abatement notice

16-Feb-2023 By Sarah Taylor, partner, Poppleston Allen

Poppleston Allen looks into what to do if you're served with a noise abatement notice.

Knorr® Professional Great British Roast winners revealed

14-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Victoria Inn, Penzance, was crowned the Best Meat Roast in this year’s competition while King Street Tavern, Southsea, was named the Best Vegetarian Roast.

Industry mourns 'Bill the Till'

13-Feb-2023 By Ed Bedington

A former well known industry figure, William Maguire, has passed away at the age of 94.

Great Sausage Roll Off 2023 winner revealed

10-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Previous Masterchef winner Mat Follas, from Bramble Restaurant in Sherborne, Dorset, has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Great Sausage Roll Off.

Top 50 Cocktail Bars

UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars revealed

08-Feb-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2023 Top 50 Cocktail Bars sponsored by Franklin & Sons have been unveiled, with London’s Satan’s Whiskers taking the top spot.

The MA Energy Focus in partnership with Heineken

Operators with rooms reveal how they are cutting energy usage

07-Feb-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Changing temperatures, providing extra bedding and investing in equipment are some of the ways operators of pubs with accommodation are trying to combat soaring energy costs.

Opinion

January trade - win or loss?

06-Feb-2023 By Ed Bedington

Against a backdrop of rocketing price rises, rampant inflation, and closures and sales, it’s been interesting being on the road for the Publican Awards judging this week.

Secrets behind #1 Gastropubs success

01-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Aspiring chefs need to cook for themselves and never for their ego, according to chef-patron of the 2023 number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Stosie Madi.

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Pubs in a recession: how hospitality can cope with economic downturn

27-Jan-2023 By Sam Martin, CEO of Peckwater Brands

For many of us, pubs are a mainstay of daily life – a regular hangout for meeting friends, a post-work haunt for colleagues or a venue for sports, live music or comedy.

Pubs report mixed trading for January

26-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Trade in January has been mixed for the sector this year, with some operators revealing it is as expected, according to a flash survey of The Morning Advertiser readers.

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Licensing tips & tricks to avoid the trips at this year’s Six Nations

26-Jan-2023 By Alex Tomlinson, trainee solicitor, Poppleston Allen

The Six Nations tournament according to a study by Fanzo, is the second most popular sporting event to watch at the pub, with only the World Cup being viewed more.

UKH 'fully behind' coronation plans

25-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

UKHospitality (UKH) has shared its full support for the Government’s proposals to extend opening hours for hospitality businesses over the upcoming coronation weekend.

Top 50 Gastropubs

Brook House wins top service award

25-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Brook House in Fulham, west London was presented with the Front of House Team of the Year Award at the 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs.

Top 50 Gastropubs

The Oarsman named Newcomer of the Year

25-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Marlow-based bistropub and wine bar the Oarsman was awarded the title of Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs.

Top 50 Gastropubs

New number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub

23-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2023 number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub is the Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire, a prestigious ceremony revealed on Monday 23 January.

JDW raises £21m for children’s cancer charity

18-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub behemoth JD Wetherspoon (JDW) staff and customers have raised £21m for the company’s chosen charity Young Lives vs Cancer.

CAMRA National Pub of the Year revealed

13-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Consumer organisation Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its National Pub of the Year winner.

Consumers more likely to visit pubs with live music

11-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

More than three-quarters (78%) of consumers are more likely to visit a pub or bar if it offers live music, new research from CGA by NielsenIQ and booking platform GigRealm has revealed.

Top 50 Gastropubs

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list unveiled

09-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list will be announced in full later this month (Monday 23 January).

How was trade at your pub over the festive period?

05-Jan-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Trade at gastropubs picked up in the Christmas ‘party period’ following a dire early December, but operators are now buckling down for tough months of trade.

Publican Awards

Finalists unveiled for Publican Awards 2023

05-Jan-2023 By Ed Bedington

The finalists have been announced in the race to see who will be declared the best in the trade in the Publican Awards 2023.

Average pub took £855 less over Xmas

04-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The average pub saw sales drop by £855 over the key trading dates during Christmas 2022, new research has found.

Ralph Findlay recognised in New Year’s Honours

03-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Former Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay was one of a number of names from the hospitality sector recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub awards finalists unveiled

15-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The finalists for the specialist awards at the 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs have been revealed.

Final Publican Awards deadline just days away

14-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The final deadline to enter the 2023 Publican Awards looms with just days left to get entries in for the competition.

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Step in to Christmas… but can I step out with my drink?

06-Dec-2022 By Joseph Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

As I drove into the office one foggy November morning and the rain gently drizzled on to my windscreen, Michael Bublé insisted to me via my radio that it was Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.

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Walkers reveals Christmas competition for publicans to win big

05-Dec-2022 By Walkers

Walkers has announced a collaboration with Booker Wholesale, to launch an exclusive competition for pubs and bars, giving pub and bar owners the chance to win cash prizes over an 8-week period*.

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Extra time for Publican Awards

02-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

As the competition enters into the closing stages for entry, companies are being given an extra two weeks to finalise their entries into the hospitality sector's biggest awards.

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Vigilance urged on drink driving

30-Nov-2022 By Natasha Beck, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen

The THINK! ‘Mates for Life’ drink drive campaign has recently relaunched again recently with the aim of encouraging friends to intervene if someone is attempting to drink and drive, with the message ‘A mate doesn’t let a mate drink and drive.’

Inn Collection offering half price hot drinks

30-Nov-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, multiple operator The Inn Collection Group is inviting over 65s to use the pubs as a warm space alongside a special offer on hot drinks.

Top 50 Cocktail Bars

Franklin & Sons is Top 50 Cocktail Bars headline partner

29-Nov-2022 By The Morning Advertiser

Premium tonic and mixer brand Franklin & Sons is the headline sponsor of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars.

Top 50 boutique hotels

Top 50 Boutique Hotels 2022 revealed

23-Nov-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

This year’s Top 50 Boutique Hotels list, sponsored by Taylors of Harrogate, has been unveiled with the top spot being taken by Lime Wood Hotel in Lyndhurst, Hampshire.