Spacious country inn's
28-Jul-2005
ripe for development A 17th-century inn in Lincoln-shire offers buyers a chance to exploit its holiday cottage and perhaps develop part of the...
Licensees warned over utility contract charges
28-Jul-2005
by Ewan Turney Licensees have been warned not to let their utility contracts lapse because they could face mammoth charges. The warning comes as one...
German group to build new Adnams brewery
28-Jul-2005
by John Harrington Suffolk brewer Adnams has appointed a German brewhouse manufacturer as part of a £3.8m plan to modernise its brewery. Huppmann...
More seating 'would cut binge-drinking'
21-Jul-2005
Alcohol Concern has repeated a claim that pubs and clubs can do more to combat binge drinking by turning down music and providing more seating areas...
New realism on the high street
21-Jul-2005
Trading conditions in Britain's town and city high streets may be tough, but a move away from unsustainably-high rents suggests there could be a...
North Norfolk set to award most 24-hour licences
21-Jul-2005
North Norfolk looks likely to be the most-densely packed region for pubs with licences for 24-hour opening after the council authorised the first...
Tasting a parent's drink
21-Jul-2005
QWe were visited by the police during the recent hot weather and told we would be reported for 'allowing a 14-year-old, sitting with her parents in...
Trust BDMs roll out guide book
21-Jul-2005
Trust Inns business development managers have written a series of 10 guide books for their tenants entitled 'Building Better Pub Businesses. The...
Pubs urged to start planning Trafalgar celebrations
20-Jul-2005
Pubs are being urged to join the party and start planning for the 200th anniversary celebrations of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar. Running from...
Smoke ban fails to faze incomers
20-Jul-2005
Almost a fifth of licensees would consider leaving the trade if a smoking ban was introduced, reveals a new survey from property agent...
GK tenants' case faces collapse as cash runs out
14-Jul-2005
A group of Greene King licensees who are challenging the brewer over beer pricing may see their legal case collapse due to dwindling cash.The 100...
Top 10 ideas for... ...sprucing up your pub
14-Jul-2005
Invite people in You may have just updated your pub interior and revamped your drinks offering, but if the exterior is looking tired, you could be...
Trade on terror alert
14-Jul-2005
l Olympic joy turns to horror as terrorists strike l Pubs offer safe haven for bombing victims l Trade plays down economic damage to London pubs l...
Olympic spirit survives blasts
14-Jul-2005
by Tony Halstead The trade is still hailing the 2012 London Olympics as a great opportunity to showcase British pubs, despite the harrowing events of...
Rumours swirl about biggest pub deal ever
14-Jul-2005
by MA Reporter The biggest pub deal ever is still on the table but it may be Mitchells & Butlers rather than rival Punch that takes over Spirit,...
Red-tape damage 'must be recognised'
14-Jul-2005
The Government must have a better understanding of the damaging impact of regulation on pubs and other hospitality businesses. That was the message...
Pub owner on attempted murder charge
14-Jul-2005
A Kent pub owner appeared at Maidstone Crown Court last week accused of attempting to murder his wife. At a brief hearing, Phillip Cowell, a property...
Pubs offer safe haven in face of the bombers
14-Jul-2005
by Graham Ridout London's pubs and bars acted as the 'fourth emergency service as they offered comfort to people traumatised by the four bombs that...
Joy at Games triumph... then horror at bombings
14-Jul-2005
Licensees in and around Stratford are expected to see a big lift in trade during Olympic fortnight. But the bomb attacks cast a long shadow over...
Learning to smile again
14-Jul-2005
Andrew Pring, Editor The tragedy of last week's bombings is still too raw for any of us to feel anything other than shock, anger and enormous...
Fuller's snaps up Hampshire pub
14-Jul-2005
London brewer Fuller's has bought a pub in Hampshire and confirmed that it is on the look out for other pubs along the south coast. The Wine Vaults...
Garden makeovers boost Wolves sales
07-Jul-2005
A £4m project to develop 200 beer gardens and patios in the Wolverhampton & Dudley managed estate has produced a significant sales lift. The...
Restaurant pair at Boatman's helmIN BRIEF
07-Jul-2005
One of Cornwall's most historic waterfront pubs, the Boatman in Saltash, has new owners. Former restaurateurs Andy and Yvonne Coade have taken on the...
Sale delay won't scupper licence
07-Jul-2005
I had a very interesting discussion with a local licensee last week. He asked me about his own situation with regard to his personal licence. It...
The Surgery - Is it wise to do my own stocktaking?
01-Jul-2005 By Mark Taylor
The Surgery's tips on Stocktaking
Sitting pretty
30-Jun-2005
For many hosts, working out how to make the best use of space inside their pub is a daunting prospect. But it doesn't take much to get it right and...
Safety fears over shift managers' attitudes
30-Jun-2005
by John Harrington Managed pub and bar operators are risking the safety of their venues by employing up to five managers working in shifts, rather...
Recycling charge looms for pubcos
30-Jun-2005
by Ewan Turney Pubcos may be forced to fork out an extra £55,000 in recycling fees from the start of next year under new Government packaging waste...
Police warn host over 'discriminatory' sign
30-Jun-2005
by Tony Halstead A licensee has found himself embroiled in a race row after putting up a sign banning travellers from his pub. The Gypsy Council...
Bernard Brindley
30-Jun-2005
Pubcos should use their buying power to tackle tenants' utility bills says licensee of the White Lion, Pailton, nr Rugby Taking up the point that...
Sellers should groom their pubs to achieve best value
24-Jun-2005
Grooming a business should be an issue high on the agenda for licensees considering selling, says Devonshire Corporate Finance. Marc Fecher, director...
Irish selling pubs after smoke ban
23-Jun-2005
by Frank Khan and The PMA Team A record number of the Republic of Ireland's 9,850 pub licences are being sold to the off-trade in the wake of the...
Helicopter fees bring extra trade
23-Jun-2005
A Derbyshire village pub that boasts its own helicopter pad is on the market. The Hurt Arms in Ambergate is the home of the East Midlands &...
Just six GK tenants take up Elliott's offer to talk
23-Jun-2005
by Ewan Turney Only six Greene King tenants have taken up an invitation from Pub Partners boss David Elliott to talk to him directly about their...
Pair take a stab at Woodpecker Inn
09-Jun-2005
There are new faces behind the bar of one of South Devon's roadside pubs and "they're determined to ensure all visitors and locals are well fed and...
Family's off to a Flying start
09-Jun-2005
The new owners of the Flying Horse in the Wordsworth area of Taunton are keen to establish a family-orientated community pub. Gwendolyn Reeve and...
GK threatens rebel host with injunction
09-Jun-2005
One of the leaders of the Greene King rebel tenants group has been threatened with legal action in a bid to prevent him circulating information about...
Bankruptcy threatens Crehan beer-tie battle
09-Jun-2005
by Ewan Turney Bernie Crehan's decade-spanning dispute with Inntrepeneur over the beer tie could be at an end unless £20,000 can be raised to help...
Crystal Palace name relegated
09-Jun-2005
The Eldridge Pope-owned Crystal Palace pub in Bath is to be renamed the Albion following a suggestion from area manager Derrick Smith. The West Brom...
Buyer gets into the swing of Maypole
09-Jun-2005
The buyer of the food-led Maypole Inn in West Yorkshire plans to boost its dining reputation by opening an all-day, everyday restaurant. Tom...
ODPM set to act on commercial leases
08-Jun-2005
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) is widely tipped to call for action on commercial leases. It is likely to set up a steering group to...
Seven free-of-tie pubs released in Scotland
03-Jun-2005
Seven high-volume free-of-tie pubs have come on the market in Scotland. The Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) pubs are not...
GK case will not affect property market, predicts agent
02-Jun-2005
The case between Greene King and 100 of its tenants over the beer-tie is unlikely to have any effect on the sector, says a leading property...
Sacked licensee protests by staging a pub lock-in
02-Jun-2005
The man charged with running an historic Macclesfield pub in Cheshire which won praise from Prince Charles after a group of residents stumped up...
Robinson's
02-Jun-2005
game plan Game, such asmuntjacs and wild rabbits, makes for European peasant food' fit for a kingat Mike Robinson'sPot Kiln butat lowly...
Dishwashers - Advice on Purchase and Maintenance
01-Jun-2005 By John Nelson
Advice from Nelson Dish & Glasswashing on purchasing and maintaining dishwashers
Birmingham businesses show support for BID
01-Jun-2005
Businessmen and women in Birmingham have over-whelmingly voted in favour of establishing the city's Broad Street as a business improvement district...
Dishwashers - Practically Speaking
01-Jun-2005
Article on features to look for in dishwashers
Wash, Listen and Learn - PubChef's tips on choosing dishwashers
01-Jun-2005 By Danny Blyth
Danny Blyth looks at tips for choosing the right machine to meet your pub's needs Choosing the dishwasher that's right for your pub can be a...
Publicans urged to use pensions on commercial property
27-May-2005
Publicans and would-be licensees are being urged to look to pension funds as a means of financing their entry into the pub trade.While many publicans...
