18-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The Grove Ferry Inn, near Canterbury, Kent, has launched boat trips down the river for the summer. Licensee Anthony Pender started the trips last...
15-Apr-2011 By Graham Rowson
Graham Rowson tells Sonya Hook how focusing on community events, families and summer activities drives trade at his countryside pub.
15-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The outcome of the extended licensing hours the royal wedding could have a positive knock-on effect for next year.
15-Apr-2011 By Gurjit Degun
British Gas has promised to credit a licensee up to £300, admitting it made an error, after an intervention by the Publican's Morning Advertiser.
14-Apr-2011 By PMA reporter
Pubs lose out on 60% of potential wine sales, so we've joined forces with WaverleyTBS wine experts to help you grab some of those lost sales.
13-Apr-2011 By Tony Halstead
Pubs are under increasing pressure to come up with plans to boost business in a tough environment. Tony Halstead asks a range of licensees to name...
12-Apr-2011 By PubChef
Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub including £5 meals, beer-tasting plates and a two-for-one dining promotion. £5 meals Where:...
11-Apr-2011 By Robyn Black
Robyn Black gets to the bottom of marketing speak and finds out what consumers really want.
11-Apr-2011 By Kimbells Solicitors
Kimbells Solicitors clear up the confusion over providing employee references and recruiting now that the job market is picking up again.
08-Apr-2011 By Michelle Perrett
Adequate insurance is absolutely vital for pubs. Michelle Perrett finds out how to obtain the best cover at a good price and avoid the pitfalls.
08-Apr-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
The Royal Bank of Scotland looks set to suffer a shortfall of more than £5m in respect of its loans to bar group Cougar Leisure.
08-Apr-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Admiral Taverns has wiped £47.2m off its debt as it trimmed its estate by 11% and reported improved trading in its turnaround division.
Rent cut by £8.2k after arbitration
08-Apr-2011 By Ewan Turney
An Enterprise Inns tenant has had her rent reduced by £8,200 after taking the pubco to arbitration — but the pubco has claimed both sides could...
07-Apr-2011 By Phil Mellows
Martyn Hillier did more than open a pub when the Butcher's Arms launched in 2005 — he started the micro-pub movement, reports Phil Mellows.
06-Apr-2011 By Nigel Anstead
Nigel Anstead has a busy few weeks coming up with plans for the royal wedding and St George's Day.
06-Apr-2011 By Sheila McWattie
Chef Zoë Rodgers tells Sheila McWattie about making sure vegetarian and vegan food share star billing at Sussex's Farm Tavern. How we got here I...
05-Apr-2011 By Robyn Black
There is still plenty of scope left for growth in the energy-drink sector, particularly in the on-trade, reports Robyn Black.
04-Apr-2011 By Sonya Hook
Sonya Hook reports on ways to maximise pub gardens' potential as we head into spring and summer.
01-Apr-2011 By Tony Halstead
Licensee Karen Hunter tells Tony Halstead how she turns over £280,000 a year at the remote Black Bull, in Etal, Northumberland, despite business...
Food profile: Keeping diners and drinkers happy
31-Mar-2011
What's the difference between a pub and a restaurant? The answer is obvious - the former welcomes customers looking for just a drink whereas you'd...
31-Mar-2011 By Michelle Perrett & Tony Halstead
With Easter, St George's Day and the royal wedding coming up Tony Halstead and Michelle Perrett look at how to make the most of events.
29-Mar-2011 By Robyn Black
Licensees should see Mother's Day not just as a day to bank big money but as a long-term business-builder, reports Robyn Black.
29-Mar-2011 By The PMA Team
Well-known pub trade accountant Milestone has ceased trading, Morning Advertiser has learnt. The company's trading name was retained when fellow...
WaterAid fund hits £20,000 mark
29-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Readers of The Publican have helped raise a staggering £21,014 in our link up with the charity WaterAid. Over the past 12 months pubs have signed...
28-Mar-2011 By Sonya Hook
Sonya Hook discovers the recent wave of RTD launches could represent the beginning of a rather fruity alliance with swish cocktails.
28-Mar-2011 By Graham Ridout
There has never been a better time for incoming licensees to negotiate lower rents or reductions in ingoing costs, according to experts. Neville...
25-Mar-2011 By Tony Halstead
Licensee Louise Clough tells Tony Halstead how a major makeover and Thwaites' Beer Hero concept has helped her beat competition at the pub.
'Ban drink ads from television and sports demand doctors'
25-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore
Alcohol advertising should be banned from all television screens and sporting events to remove its "profound and unhealthy" influence on young...
25-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
The BII is eyeing plans to facilitate small-scale financing for licensees and pub owners, via a third party, for those who make a good business case.
23-Mar-2011 By Roger Protz
The story of Newcastle Brown Ale shows a lack of respect for Britain's great brewing history by the big brewers, says Roger Protz. Newcastle Brown...
Liverpool pub & club owner bankrupt
21-Mar-2011 By Graham Ridout
The former owner/operator of some of Liverpool's leading pubs and clubs has been declared bankrupt with personal debts of around £2.6m.
17-Mar-2011 By The PMA Team
An effective representative body for licensees will take funding — even if that money comes from the pubcos, says The PMA Team.
16-Mar-2011 By Michelle Perrett
As the Campaign for Real Ale celebrates its 40th birthday, Michelle Perrett charts its evolution from cask promoter to political heavyweight.
Bernard Matthews launches £3m TV campaign
16-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
Bernard Matthews Farms is launching a £3m TV campaign starring celebrity chef Marco Pierre White to promote UK turkey sales. The ad is set in the...
Armed forces charity needs you!
15-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs across the country are being urged to do their bit to help serviceman suffering from military trauma. The charity PTSD (which stands for post...
14-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
The BII has issued a call for licensed trade professionals to apply to join its "approved list" of advisors to licensees and pub owners. The BII,...
14-Mar-2011 By Gurjit Degun
Just five complaints were made about irresponsible alcohol marketing last year to industry body the Portman Group, as drinks companies seek more...
Caroline Nodder: 'It has been a genuine privilege to write about such a vibrant market'
11-Mar-2011 By Caroline Nodder
Us journalists are notoriously fickle when it comes to moving from industry to industry, but I have to say the pub sector has been a massive part of...
Complaints to Portman Group plummet
11-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Only five complaints were made to industry watchdog the Portman Group regarding irresponsible alcohol advertising in the last calendar year. And of...
10-Mar-2011 By Ewan Turney
The Morning Advertiser is to invite Treasury ministers to meet influential French economist Jacques Borel — the man behind the VAT cut for the...
10-Mar-2011 By Phil Mellows
The upcoming royal wedding and bank holidays galore represent a big opportunity for pubs. Phil Mellows sees how party plans are progressing.
Tap into WaterAid nears £20k mark
09-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Cash raised by pubs in support of The Publican's chosen charity WaterAid is nearing the £20,000 mark. In just under a year since we linked up with...
09-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Ministers are under renewed pressure to introduce new laws to restrict the beer tie after a Bill to force changes received cross party support.
08-Mar-2011 By PubChef
Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub including a nostalgia night and Sunday roast take-away. Nostalgia night Where: Rose & Crown,...
04-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
Licensees who have achieved the BII's beer and cellar quality award can now use it to count towards Government-recognised qualifications.
04-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
Lesley Foottit looks at ways to ensure the presentation of your pub's menu delivers the right impression. Adding personality Individual Inns'...
British Gas customers face bill nightmares
04-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore
E.ON is not the only utilities giant licensees have been having problems with. Since The Publican highlighted issues licensees have been facing with...
Meter muddle continues
04-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
An investigation by The Publican has revealed that vast numbers of licensees could be paying too much for their power. Since we highlighted cases of...
04-Mar-2011 By John Harrington
The Government has been accused of "tinkering around the edges" and being "long on vision, short on implementation" with its new tourism strategy....
Support for Alcohol Concern supermarket plan
03-Mar-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
Health group Alcohol Concern has called for supermarkets and off-licences to display alcohol in a specific area of their stores. A snapshot survey of...
