Act won't make late events easier
16-Dec-2004
Much play was made by the Government at the beginning of this licensing revolution of the benefits to be gained from the abolition of permitted...
Gastro pubs ready to reap major Christmas bonus
16-Dec-2004
by Max Gosney Pub chefs are predicting record breaking Christmas food sales. Christmas bookings remain buoyant despite indifferent sales among high...
Events calendar 2005
08-Dec-2004
Phil Mellows compiles dates for your diary for the year to come, all of which can give your business a boost on otherwise quiet nights.One natural...
Beat the lull
08-Dec-2004
Phil Mellows suggests some ways to manage the quiet period of the New Year's lean winter months when customers are thin on the ground.Right now...
Braced for the Christmas rush
18-Nov-2004
A steady but unspectacular pre-Christmas period has not dampened the spirits of Yates's manager Paul Robinson especially when the phone's at the...
Sleighbell set for festive push
18-Nov-2004
Everards is launching its Sleighbell Christmas cask ale next month. The Leicestershire-based brewery is also introducing special pump clips sporting...
Pubs set for pre-Christmas crackdown
09-Nov-2004
The Home Office will target pubs in a Christmas crackdown to tackle drink-fuelled disorder and underage drinking.The crackdown in town centres across...
Plan ahead for bank holiday extensions
04-Nov-2004
I have been asked to expand a little on the answer I gave to a reader on 30 September (New Year's Eve hours, Morning Advertiser) concerning bank holiday extensions
Licensees urged to get into Christmas spirit for charity
04-Nov-2004
A fundraising campaign from Age Concern, backed by The Publican, means there are unlikely to be many Silent Nights in pubs this December.Licensees...
Christmas tips - Festive focus
01-Nov-2004
We ask pub chefs for their tips on surviving the Christmas rush. Steven Prescott, head chef, the Eagle & Child, Bispham Green, Lancashire. Top...
Stocking up for Christmas: Festive fixes
04-Oct-2004
Are you preparing yourself to boost business at Christmas? Phil Mellows dishes out tips on how to profit from the festive season.Wouldn't it be...
Stocking up for Christmas: Xmas treats
04-Oct-2004
Festive flavours to add to your offer.People like to celebrate in a traditional way at Christmas and there's nothing with quite the traditional...
Stocking up for Christmas: PoSitive ideas
04-Oct-2004
Sam Ellis of Drink Tank explains some pub psychology in time for Christmas.Christmas is a stressful time for you and your staff, but have you ever...
7 festive faux pas
23-Sep-2004
Pubs around the UK reveal their Christmas disasters for obvious reasons they will remain nameless "Last Christmas we had a carvery operation and...
01-Sep-2004 By Richard Fox
Give turkey the red card this Christmas, says Richard Fox. Instead, why not take a goosey gander at his hero Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's tempting...
Licensee stole Christmas Club cash
12-Aug-2004
An Ipswich licensee who stole almost £5,000 from his pub's Christmas Club has been jailed for a year. Andrew Ross, 38, former licensee of the...
St George's Day hailed as 'best ever'
28-Apr-2004
Licensees have hailed St George's Day as the best ever with a record number of pubs using the event to combine patriotism with profit.Operators...
Pubs gear up for St George as extensions are granted
15-Apr-2004
Licensees are finally winning the hard-fought battle to have St George's Day recognised as a special day of importance.Shani Rogers, who runs the...
St George's Day holiday campaign gathers pace
08-Apr-2004
by Claire Hu A trade campaign calling for St George's Day to be made a national holiday is gaining ground, with the biggest number of pubs this year...
St George's Day on 23 April is fast approaching
01-Apr-2004
Pubs stand to make £14.1m from the St George's Day weekend if they take advantage of the celebrations and stage special events, according to...
Late hours on Xmas Day
25-Mar-2004
QCan a special hours certificate under section 77 of the Licensing Act operate on Christmas Day? No-one seems to have a clear view locally. AWhere...
St Patrick's Day a hit for trade
23-Mar-2004
Licensees enjoyed a bumper St Patrick's Day with record sales and huge queues seen across the country.Irish pubs especially reaped the rewards of the...
Crackdown on rogue promos
11-Mar-2004
Portman begins tough clampdown, and BBPA to announce banned' list by John Harrington The Portman Group has begun a rigorous crackdown on rogue pub...
Valentine not so sweet
04-Mar-2004
After an unseasonably strong start to the year, trading took a downturn for Richard and Jaqueline Macey, lessees at the Fountain Inn, Clent,...
Trade calls for national approach to irresponsible promos
05-Feb-2004
Calls for a national approach to tackling irresponsible drink offers are gaining momentum, as operators face a patchwork of local regulations which...
Mixed message over festive trading
08-Jan-2004
Brewers received their Christmas bonus with a whopping 18 million extra pints sold over the festive period. The British Beer & Pub Association...
01-Jan-2004
Opening Champagne in front of a customer can be a daunting experience, especially if it goes wrong and the cork ends up concussing one of your...
Fury over Glasgow's drinks-promo move
18-Dec-2003
by Mairi Clark Glasgow Licensing Board has outraged licensees across the city by introducing its controversial new policy banning drinks promotions a...
Pubs face stiff Christmas competition from supermarkets
03-Dec-2003
Pubs risk losing trade to home drinking over the key Christmas trading period as supermarkets are heavily discounting alcohol to draw in...
Fuller's is gearing up for Christmas with the launch of two
23-Oct-2003
For the fifth year running, the London brewer will be releasing Jack Frost a 4.5% abv ale that is available in cask and bottle. Jack Frost is...
Stocking up for Christmas
22-Oct-2003
Pubs should see the festive period as a chance to change people's habits. We take a look at how you can make the most of Christmas.Something odd yet...
Stocking up for Christmas: Planning & Equipment
22-Oct-2003
Hamlet hopes for happy ChristmasHamlet is a cigar called Happiness - at least it will be for Christmas. Gallaher is temporarily rebranding its market...
Stocking up for Christmas: Snacks and Confectionery
22-Oct-2003
There's more choice than ever as Walkers releases its biggest Christmas programme of festive snacks.Walkers Snacks has announced its biggest ever...
Going for promotion
26-Sep-2003
Are you making the most of promotions and events? By Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...
How to get promoted!
26-Sep-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coca-Cola.Raise your pub profile and performance with well-run promotions.Well-managed promotions are a...
Make the most of promotions
26-Sep-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.An analysis to planning, implementing and evaluating your promotions and events.Begin with...
Trade supports irresponsible drink promo crackdown in Blackpool
15-Aug-2003
Police in Blackpool are encouraging pub operators to drop irresponsible drinks promotions, believing they have developed an approach which does not...
Drinks promos must shape up or ship out
31-Jul-2003
Local councils could be given powers to crack down on pubs if licensees refuse to run responsible drinks promotions and happy hours. The national...
Your people, your profits: The first day
21-Jul-2003
by Andrew Corcoran"First impressions count" is not just a turn of phrase - it's true. Keeping staff involves ensuring their expectations are met and...
Young's defends itself against George Best scandal
14-Jul-2003
Young's Brewery has been forced to defend itself following press accusations that George Best should not have been allowed to buy alcohol in one of...
A no-no to promos
21-May-2003
There is a belief that irresponsible promotions are destroying the image of the drinks industry. Michelle Perrett asks what's being done about...
Industry slams drinks promotions
15-May-2003
The industry is taking a unique stance by cracking down on companies that run "irresponsible" drinks promotions.Trade leaders, pub companies and...
Rising to the occasions
25-Apr-2003
Pubs should take advantage of customer occasions, says Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...
FAQ: Making the most of occasions
25-Apr-2003
Why do licensees need to focus on occasions?The days when the pub was the natural leisure choice are long gone. Whether it's coffee bars in the...
Key occasions have six appeal
25-Apr-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.Having the right range of products to cater for the key occasions is vitally important to...
More pubs than ever to support St George's Day
17-Apr-2003
More pubs than ever before are expected to celebrate St George's Day next Wednesday (April 23) after a high-profile campaign.The value of St George...
Dixon pledges support to 'The value of St George' campaign
11-Apr-2003
Industry expert Phil Dixon has lent his weight to "The value of St George" campaign.Mr Dixon, an avid campaigner for the rights of licensees, has...
Support grows for St Patrick's Day in battle of the Saints
24-Mar-2003
A petition to make St Patrick's Day a national bank holiday in the UK has the support of 15,000 people.Six Continents, which owns Irish brand...
St Patrick's Day is just around the corner. And that means b
27-Feb-2003
In a little over two weeks, one of the year's biggest partying days hits town St Patrick's Day. Not that long ago, 17 March used to be celebrated...
Pubs push for St George's holiday
20-Feb-2003
by Tony Halstead Scottish & Newcastle has backed the campaign launched by one of its licensees to make St George's Day a national holiday. The...
