Pubs enjoy bumper St George's Day
26-Apr-2010 By Lesley Foottit
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Trade gets behind St George's Day
23-Apr-2010 By James Wilmore
Brewers and licensees are pulling out the stops for St George's Day today with a range of activities - including raising money for charity. Bedford...
St George's Day Focus: Think of England
08-Apr-2010 By Katie Coyne
Hunting Dragons is thirsty work, as regulars at the Reformation in Gallowstree, Oxfordshire, will tell you. On April 23, the pub gets right into the...
30-Mar-2010 By Peter Coulson
The other day I was taken to task for not being specific about what activities would constitute an "irresponsible promotion", says Peter Coulson.
17-Mar-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Robyn Lewis looks at ways to use English brands and traditions to make St George's Day an event to remember.
04-Mar-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
Steve Easterbrook has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market.
16-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
It's time for licensees to turn their minds to all things Irish — and don't forget to order plenty of the black stuff, says Robyn Lewis.
10-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Pub operators are offering a range of value-driven promotions to attract customers this Valentine's weekend. Many operators are offering deals from...
Pub Bitch: Banger this Valentine's Day
05-Feb-2010
Something for the ladies It was 'three cheers' for CAMRA from 'dashing' culture minister Ben Bradshaw at the group's Parliamentary reception last...
15-Jan-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Robyn Lewis investigates how licensees can get customers in their pubs with a big event.
Hamish Champ: Chew on Champ's Christmas Challenge!
21-Dec-2009 By Hamish Champ
In case you'd not noticed it's nearly Christmas - ho ho bloody ho - and in an effort to get into the festive spirit I thought I'd go with my own take...
Dear Santa...The Publican's Christmas list
09-Dec-2009
. An end to restrictive covenants So you can buy a pub just as long as you don't use it as a pub, ok? Surely that should be the decision of the...
01-Dec-2009 By Ewan Turney
Brulines has reported an increased demand for its beer flow monitoring equipment from medium sized pubcos and regional brewers.
Pub Bitch: Penny Chuffin' Competition, Turkey Testicle Festival and Jim fixes Christmas
26-Nov-2009
Insert coin in slot Some strange things certainly go on in my local but surely nothing quite as bonkers as the International Penny Chuffin'...
Chris Maclean: The gloom merchants have had their day
16-Nov-2009 By Chris Maclean
I realise I am flying in the face of popular opinion, particularly amongst the writers of opinion that grace the forum pages, but I am utterly of the...
Pub boss argues Carnage events are not "a good idea
12-Nov-2009 By James Wilmore
A pub group chief, whose venues are involved in the heavily-criticised Carnage events, has argued the crawls are not "a good idea" and said he will...
Taybarns unveils its Christmas offer
30-Oct-2009 By Jo Bruce
Whitbread's "ultimate eatery" Taybarns is offering customers an all-they-can-eat Christmas Day dinner at £27.50 and £12.50 for children. Taybarns,...
Christmas for £2.37 at Booker
26-Oct-2009
A three-course Christmas diner with a cost price of only £2.37 is a key feature of a brand new Festive Menu Guide for 2009 from Booker. The food and...
Stocking up for Christmas: Christmas in a cold climate
01-Oct-2009
Forecasting Christmas should be easy - after all, it's the same date every year. However, calendar aside, the forthcoming festive season is a very...
Stocking up for Christmas: Game for a festive feast
01-Oct-2009
At Christmas more than any other time it is essential to make sure you are offering customers a point of difference to get them through the doors....
Stocking up for Christmas: Talking turkey
01-Oct-2009
When it comes to Santa's helpers, Nigel Crane, Dorchester trained chef and managing director of professional stock and gravy maker Essential Cuisine,...
Stocking up for Christmas: Peggy's Festive Fare
01-Oct-2009
I can't believe it's time to start thinking about Christmas again, but that bloke from the allotments just popped in for a pint and told me that his...
Stocking up For Christmas recipe: 30 Second Hot Smoked Trout Pâté
23-Sep-2009
30 Second Hot Smoked Trout Pâté Ingredients2 x 125/135g packs (4 fillets) Hot Smoked Trout 125g /4oz cream cheese2 tbsp/30 ml lemon juiceground...
17-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney
A new website allowing users to search for up-to-the-minute real time events in pubs across the country has been launched. The website,...
'Pub puts up Christmas decorations in July'
16-Jul-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Christmas has come early to a pub which is already decked out with fairy lights and a tree. The Milton Arms Hungry Horse in Cambridge is starting its...
Equipment focus: Room for improvement
10-Jul-2009
Earlier this year, The Publican ran a competition in association with refrigeration specialist Gram. The prize for the winning pub was a professional...
Kitchen equipment: Get kitted out with our product round-up
10-Jul-2009
It's Gico Time Exclusive Ranges has added the Gico range of modular cooking systems to its UK portfolio. A series of gas ranges from the Italian Gico...
Equipment focus: CESA on second hand equipment
10-Jul-2009
In the current economic conditions it's more tempting than ever to consider buying second-hand equipment. Cost is obviously the main advantage...
Equipment focus: Merchant Inns is freshly equipped
10-Jul-2009
Boutique pub group Merchant Inns has made restoring unloved pubs to their former glory into something of a speciality. Integral to the group's offer...
Equipment focus: Berkins backs Winterhalter washers
10-Jul-2009
Kevin Berkins owns two of the best pubs in the North West. The Fence Gate Inn near Burnley was named Freehouse of the Year in The Publican Awards...
Equipment focus: Keeping it clean
10-Jul-2009
Research carried out by Cask Marque last year showed that 40 per cent of glassware in pubs is dirty - in other words, it was found to have a film on...
Equipment focus: All under control at Barceloneta
10-Jul-2009
As food becomes more important, more pubs and bars are discovering the appeal of European-style snack and sharing dishes such as antipasti and tapas....
Helping on-trade create nights to remember
08-Jul-2009
This Friday (July 10), the Pet Shop Boys will perform at London nightclub Matter and revellers will be able to choose from more than 500 different...
22-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Many of the failings identified in the Business and Enterprise Committee report can be addressed by a independent stocktaking programme, according to...
'Alcohol promotion crackdown planned'
13-May-2009
Pubs, bars and off-licences are facing a crackdown on booze sales under new rules aimed at tackling binge drinking. Ministers will launch proposals...
Summer special: How to sell drinks this summer
05-May-2009
One idea that works well in the summer would be to run a drinks festival. With the category booming, what better time to celebrate all things...
Happy St George's Day!
23-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
The MA would like to wish all of its readers a Happy St George's Day — and would like to know how you are celebrating. View St George's video here.
CESA: Go the whole hog for St Georges Day
07-Apr-2009
For pubs, it is important to weigh up all the options before investing in an expensive piece of kit. CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers...
05-Feb-2009 By The PMA Team
How is 2009 shaping up so far? The PMA Team looks at the major trends.
02-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The number of pubs going bust in the fourth quarter of 2008 rose a massive 151% on last year as the economic downturn hit and people began to stay at...
Booker invites pubs to 'thank you' event
14-Jan-2009
Booker is kicking off 2009 with a two-day 'thank you' to customers.On January 22 and 23, the cash and carry group will empty its head office, with...
'Punch Taverns to report tough Christmas trading figures'
11-Jan-2009
"Embattled pub company Punch Taverns is expected to report tough trading over the festive season, with like-for-like sales likely to be down about 5...
Pubs get welcome Christmas boost
08-Jan-2009
Pubs had a welcome boost over Christmas with some reporting a year-on-year rise in takings.A straw poll by The Publican found business was boosted...
Hamish Champ: Getting into the Festive Spirit. Not.
21-Dec-2008 By Hamish Champ
For reasons I won't bore you with I'm mostly trying to avoid Christmas this year. However it is a thankless task and, as you may well imagine given...
Mark Daniels: Merry Christmas, Everyone...
19-Dec-2008
It's that time of year again and, in the immortal words of Shakin' Stevens, it's time for a bit of love and understanding, parties and celebration,...
Credit crunch is a Christmas party-pooper
16-Dec-2008
Britain's £9bn Christmas party market has been brought to its knees by the credit crunch and bankers' reluctance to be seen celebrating in the wake...
Make yours a top cellar at Christmas
10-Dec-2008
Festive trading provides a special challenge over and above all the other pressures facing pubs this year. Dan Unwin of cellar services champion...
Make it a green Christmas in your pub
08-Dec-2008
The festive spirit can help you ensure this is a merry Christmas in your pub - but you could be in for an unhappy new year if you don't take every...
Peggy's Christmas Crackers
02-Dec-2008
Three bloody people we had in the bar last night. A new low. One of them had the cheek to nurse half a pint of bitter and a bag of scratchings for an...
Employment law: Dependants day
10-Oct-2008
Since December 1999, employees have had a statutory right to take time off to deal with particular situations involving someone who depends on...
