23-Jun-2010 By Tony Halstead
Tony Halstead investigates how pubs in the south-west are benefitting from stay-at-home tourism by using a range of cask ales.
23-Jun-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report
Capital Pub Company said this morning that it was well on the way to owning 45 to 50 pubs and itsadjusted ebitda had increased by 19% to £5.8m.
22-Jun-2010 By Tony Halstead
Tony Halstead reports on some of the latest hi-tech music systems that are designed to suit your customer base.
22-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Eclectic Clubs & Bars will open the first of its new South Pacific bar and club brand Lola Lo at a cost of £200,000 in Brighton next month....
21-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub including a Spanish night, a music club and using web vouchers. Spanish night Where: the Mill Race,...
18-Jun-2010 By Sheila McWattie
To suddenly lose a third of the potential clientele on your doorstep could spell disaster, but one Kent licensee grew the business in the face of adversity.
Pub Bitch: More World Cup balls and violence in the City
18-Jun-2010
Violence is golden For many licensees bankers are the cause of the country's financial woes — after Gordon Brown, that is. But lest you feel like...
'Two football fans given nationwide ban on watching World Cup in pubs'
18-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Two football fans have become the first in Britain to be banned from watching the World Cup in any pub. The pair were arrested on suspicion of being...
18-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Two men have been banned from all pubs for the duration of the World Cup after being charged with being drunk and disorderly. Stephen Selwood, 21,...
18-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Town & City Pub Company is running a series of food offers with The Sun newspaper as part of a World Cup campaign for Yates. The first promotion...
17-Jun-2010 By Tony Halstead
Licensee Justin Pinchbeck tells Tony Halstead about keeping ahead of cut-throat competition at the Noel Arms in the Cotswolds' Chipping Campden.
Proud of Pubs Week: A week to get web-wise
17-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
'Why on earth would I want to tell people how many times a day I am going to the toilet?' This is the kind of comment often uttered by social media...
Health & safety: Throw some light on the matter
17-Jun-2010
One of the areas most taken for granted throughout the hospitality industry is that of lighting. Yet there are many separate issues with regard to...
Employment and training: e-learning
17-Jun-2010
There are so many rules and regulations to navigate in today's pub businesses that even training new staff in the basics can take up much of your...
17-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
The BII should set up a separate arm to act as a national representative body for tenants, one senior trade consultant has argued. Speaking at the...
Chris Maclean: The death of regional variation
16-Jun-2010 By Chris Maclean
I few weeks ago my wife and I rented a cottage in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It was an unfamiliar area and we set out to explore its...
16-Jun-2010 By Phil Mellows
Choosing the right kind of music for your pub customers can make a major difference to your takings, says Phil Mellows. You wouldn't let your...
16-Jun-2010 By Neil Robertson
BII chief executive Neil Robertson talks about how licensees can increase footfall and the overall benefits of this festival for pubs.
15-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
Cheap supermarket beer deals, good weather and a drop in food trade meant England's first game wasn't great for pubs.
15-Jun-2010 By Robyn Lewis
With the 150th anniversary of fish and chips looming, Robyn Lewis takes a masterclass in how to create the perfect dish.
15-Jun-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report
Capital Pub Company is to ask shareholders permission to raise up to around £5.5m to fund acquisitions. The London-based managed house group wants...
15-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
An Essex licensee, Mark Wenn of the Parson's Barn, is celebrating the World Cup by turning his pub into a football pitch.
14-Jun-2010 By Gerry Price
Licensee Gerry Price talks about his plans for the World Cup at the Inn @ Westend, Surrey.
14-Jun-2010 By Peter Coulson
Brand substitution has been around for a long time and needs to be actively discouraged, for a number of reasons, says Peter Coulson.
Caroline Nodder: Banish the post-football blues with Proud of Pubs Week
14-Jun-2010 By Caroline Nodder
I was chatting to a few licensees last week who are very excited about the opportunity that the World Cup presents this summer — but are also just...
Pub Bitch: Trophy thieves and FIFA get into World Cup spirit
14-Jun-2010
Eyes on the prize With the World Cup upon us it seems appropriate to use language that will be all too common over the next few weeks, so with that...
UK business confidence plummets on talk of cuts
14-Jun-2010 By Hamish Champ
UK business confidence is sinking like a stone, its descent apparently hastened by ministers' talk of the need for cuts in public spending, according...
14-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub including a sausage festival, afternoon tea and a hairdressing service.
14-Jun-2010 By Roger Protz
Roger Protz visits Trevor Harris, founder of the Derby Brewing Company, for a football festival tasting.
11-Jun-2010 By Dave Daly
Long time licensee Dave Daly looks back over the World Cups he has celebrated in the trade, as it all kicks off again today.
Sky Italia warns pubs over use of viewing cards
11-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
Sky Italia has warned licensees using its cards outside Italy to stop "immediately" and return them to the company - or they will be switched off....
11-Jun-2010 By Noli Dinkovski
Licensee Jason Brown tells Noli Dinkovski how he turned around the fortunes of the Weir pub near Glasgow, and recreated its community atmosphere.
10-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team
Under-performance among staff in a company is often down to a lack of support and training, says The PMA Team.
Morrisons backs below cost ban
10-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Supermarket giant Morrisons has urged the government to fine anyone selling alcohol below cost £25,000. In a letter to Home Secretary Theresa May,...
10-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Pub staff are being urged to keep condom machines well-stocked as they prepare for a huge influx of customers for the World Cup. HIV and sexual...
10-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including making a film for your website, supporting local crafts and themed food and drink nights. Making...
09-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Music licensing body PPL is to add a 50% late payment surcharge for pubs during 2010, following a surge in delayed payments.
PPL chief warns refunds ruling is 'unfinished business'
09-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
PPL boss Fran Nevrkla has warned that he regards a ruling force the firm to pay £20m of refunds to pubs as "unfinished business". Speaking at the...
Pub told to remove flag - after England win World Cup
09-Jun-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
A football-crazy licensee has been ordered to remove the huge St George's cross he painted on his listed pub - but not until after England win the...
09-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney
West Midlands Police are threatening to take action against any pub that does not sign a draconian World Cup contract dictating that drinks must be...
09-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
Sonya Hook investigates surefire ways of pulling in customers by providing entertaining events — the only limit is your imagination. Quizzes and...
08-Jun-2010 By Peter Coulson
Peter Coulson explains that the pub or club is liable for their doormen's actions, regardless of any contract with the agency.
08-Jun-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Sheila McWattie speaks to licensees around the country about tempting sweet-toothed customers with something a little bit different. Funky twist...
07-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including adding doughnuts to dessert menus and and cooking hog roasts.
04-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A police backed scheme to crack down on drink-related disorder in Brighton and Hove has won a top national award.
04-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The Harrow in London has scooped the top prize in Mitchells and Butlers Heart of the Community Awards.
04-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
Sonya Hook reports how pubs can make the most of the World Cup as the seven-day countdown begins.
04-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Whiting & Hammond has been chosen to operate the training kitchens and restaurant at the new £20m West Kent College.
04-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team
Leicester brewer and retailer Everards has reported an increase in operating profit for its most recent year despite an decrease in turnover. The...
03-Jun-2010 By Dave McNulty
Dave McNulty drafts his manifesto for licensees to help pubs keep up with political change.
