With the Christmas festivities nearly upon us (or so the shops would have you believe) it is time to reflect on what you need to consider in terms of your trading hours over the festive period.
By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen
I get a lot of enquiries from people in the industry facing a review of their premises licence. For any operator, big or small, a review is bad news. The consequences can be severe, the outcome is unpredictable and the anxiety all too real.
Noise can arise from your premises in a variety of ways, this could be from the provision of entertainment such as live or recorded music, people waiting outside for taxis or refuse collection.
A recently publicised incident in a Nottingham café has served as a useful reminder to operators of the need to be on top of their communications with customers in terms of allergens.
Over recent years, low-alcohol drinks have surged in popularity, with health-conscious customers and those seeking more moderate alcohol consumption benefitting from an increase of flavourful lower-alcoholic drinks.
By Paula Kioko, marketing associate, Poppleston Allen
Lately, we have been seeing more and more venues being fined under Food Safety Regulations due to cleanliness issues and mice infestations which it just goes to show how important it is to act quickly when a problem pops up.
With the new Labour Government considering the introduction of a smoking ban in such places as beer gardens, outdoor shelters, parks etc, it would seem a sensible time to deal with commonly asked questions about the current position with customers smoking.
By Poppleston Allen associate solicitor, Suraj Desor
With Halloween, Bonfire Night, the festive period and New Year’s Eve all coming up within the next few months, now is an apt time to plan ahead for those special events and any Temporary Event Notices (TENs) you may require.
There is another challenge faced by the hospitality industry in England not getting as much publicity as others such as staffing, business rates and rising costs; the use of highways for tables, chairs and other structures to entertain customers.
Following reports of a potential outdoor smoking ban, which would include beer gardens, legal experts have issued their thoughts on the impact on licensing.
By Imogen Moss, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen
With the start of the football season now upon us, licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen has answered operators questions around in-venue commercial betting and gambling machines.
Every year the brief British summer brings out the fair-weather drinkers to quaff cider and Aperol spritz in beer gardens and at bistro tables across the country.
By Paula Kioko, marketing associate, Poppleston Allen
The summer holidays bring an influx of customers to pubs and restaurants, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. However, this busy season also comes with its own challenges, specifically the prevention of underage sales.
By Andy Grimsey, senior associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen
Now England have squeezed past Slovakia to set up a quarter-final clash with Switzerland, they have taken another step towards the semi-final and final of Euro 2024, and are keeping the dream of ‘bringing it home’ alive…..albeit just!
By Andy Grimsey, senior associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen
Nowadays it is expected – and quite rightly so – that licensed premises should have a policy, and their staff are trained in it, to recognise and deal with vulnerable persons on their premises.
This week’s top tips looks at table and chair licences for public highways including reference to the change in the law and the process for renewals and new grants.
Pubs do not need permission on premise licenses to broadcast live sport, but there are other considerations operators should take into account ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament later this summer.
As leading licensing firm Poppleston Allen marks more than a quarter of a century in business, we've also taken a trip down memory lane to look at the changes that have taken place during these 30 years.
Pubs don’t want to be accused of short serving their customers, one trade body has said in response to the results of research which claimed more than two thirds of beer and wine servings were short measured.
By Joe Harvey, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen
The recent appearance of that large yellow ball in the sky over battered isles means the return of the Great British Summer and with that a summer chock full of sporting events guaranteed to have customers flocking to your beer gardens and big screen...
The announcement of debit card, payment apps and other cashless payment forms will be permitted on gaming machines by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has been welcomed by two trade bodies.
By Elizabeth Varley, trainee solicitor at Poppleston Allen
The hospitality industry is in the midst of navigating a very challenging time. The effects of the pandemic and economic challenges have posed unprecedented difficulty for the trade.
I thought I would provide a brief update on Martyn’s Law (also known as the Protect Duty) – proposed legislation to impose a legal requirement on publicly accessible venues to consider the threat from terrorism and to implement proportionate measures.
It appears that the issue of noise has reared its head in the hospitality sector again. This time with the conclusion of the long running saga surrounding Manchester nightclub Night & Day, which has been fighting a Noise Abatement Notice served by...
By Suraj Desor, associate solicitor, Poppleston Allen
In this week's column, Poppleston Allen associate solicitor Suraj Desor answers questions on applying for new premises licenses and changes to existing licenses.
There is a lot of information out there as to what to do with your business and how that will affect your premises licence, for example, extending hours of operation etc.
The reopening of the 02 Brixton Academy is a “symbolic resurgence” of the night-time economy (NTE), the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has said.
By Paula Kioko, marketing associate, Poppleston Allen
Customers are increasingly choosing low or alcohol-free drinks, with some adopting a moderation strategy of alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during nights out. Researchers indicate that this trend is showing no signs of slowing...
In the wake of the challenges posed by the pandemic, the hospitality trade saw significant regulatory changes introduced under the Business and Planning Act.
By Elizabeth Varley, trainee solicitor, Poppleston Allen
You may have faced some challenges over the festive period with customers or potential customers challenging you or your staff if you have decided to refuse them service or entry and you may now be questioning whether you made the right decision or are...
While I do not profess to be any kind of expert on the behaviour of rodents, I have heard anecdotally that the various lockdowns which we have all experienced may have had a knock-on effect on the rodent population as well.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) was proud to support an MP’s drop-in event ahead of the second reading of her bill that will help pubs extend opening hours during national events.
