Operations

Tackling Sky's unfair' pub subscription rates

05-May-2005

by John Harrington Sky subscriptions for pubs should be set at twice the level of domestic users, based on VAT returns, or reflect the capacity of...

Tips to make the most of the fair

05-May-2005

Come with a sense of purpose: the fair has a strong emphasis on helping people increase profitability from wines and spirits. It's definitely not the...

Tributes paid to charity stalwarts

05-May-2005

The Licensed Trade Charity paid tribute to the work by the outgoing teams of the former SLV and LVNH at its annual presentation lunch in London last...

Wine Wisdom - we ask pubs for their tips on driving wine sales

01-May-2005 By Chris Losh

We ask pubs for their tips on driving wine sales The Bell, Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Wales, www.skenfrith.co.uk, Tel: 0870 4016270 Talking to William...

Meet the Merchant - Berry Bros & Rudd, Fields Morris & Verdin

01-May-2005 By Chris Losh

Berry Bros & Rudd is the oldest wine merchants in the UK, with more than 300 years of experience. Berry Bros & Rudd, 3 St James's St, LONDON,...

Property round-up

29-Apr-2005

A detached period property near Barnstaple in North Devon has come onto the market through Westcountry Commercial. The pub has a restaurant and...

Parties fire final shots in election campaign

28-Apr-2005

Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have fired their final shots of the election campaign in a bid to address the issues affecting...

Tapa' menu

28-Apr-2005

Salmon salad niçoise Piri piri, char-grilled chicken Smoked chicken and bacon Caesar salad Red pepper and spinach Spanish tortilla Potato,...

Talks begin to get fairer Sky charges

28-Apr-2005

Trade wants end to rateable value banding system by Tony Halstead Satellite broadcaster Sky is being urged to sit down and hammer out a fairer...

The London eye

28-Apr-2005

It's not just beer that dominates in Belgian pubs, men also seem to have the upper hand Swapping the grey skies of London for the even greyer and...

New tool to find local produce

28-Apr-2005

Food From Britain has launched a new tool to allow chefs easy access to local food suppliers. The find-my-nearest online feature allows caterers to...

Man shot after leaving Merseyside pub

28-Apr-2005

A man was shot in the thigh in the car park of a Merseyside pub in the early hours of Saturday. Police believe the 21-year-old had been drinking...

Battle of the cheeses

28-Apr-2005 By John Harrington

To serve and protect British cheese comes first at the Coastguard in its own battle of Waterloo with the French. JOHN HARRINGTON reports from the...

Drinks supply on coaches

28-Apr-2005

QThe members of our association have been debating illegal practices by local clubs and particularly asked me to seek guidance on the question of...

Door staff at Ultimate stuck in SIA quagmire

28-Apr-2005

by Tony Halstead Door staff have seen an average of two rejections for every successful application for new security badge licences, Ultimate...

Property round-up

22-Apr-2005

The Apple Inn in Troon is one of Ayrshire's best-known gastropubs. The business is currently run under management and is open seven days a week...

H&W hands tenanted division an £8m kitty

21-Apr-2005

by The PMA Team Dorset brewer and retailer Hall & Woodhouse is to expand its tenanted division with £8m set aside to buy pubs this year. The...

Tchenguiz to net Yates in £200m merger deal

21-Apr-2005

by The PMA Team Laurel owner Robert Tchenguiz is set to take over rival bar company Yates for £200m. The Morning Advertiser understands that...

Anti-TV device isn't a turn off: inventor

21-Apr-2005

The inventor of the gadget that has been used to turn-off TVs at pubs, to the annoyance of hosts and customers, has defended the tool as a device to...

Keeping up appearances

21-Apr-2005

Maintaining a pub garden can be costly, but the returnsmake up for it, says TONY HALSTEAD Licensees David and Gillian Heyes spend close to £8,000...

Promoting standards and quality

21-Apr-2005

Operations director Tom Dempsey says the whole company ethos is to "serve a fine pint in a good pub". But "catering is obviously a growing part of...

Murder suspect dies after pub shoot out

21-Apr-2005

Two police officers were shot as they arrested a murder suspect, who subsequently died, at a West Yorkshire pub. Shots were fired at the officers at...

Sports'summersizzlers

21-Apr-2005

After last year's disappointing weather, licensees are hoping this summer's a scorcher. But even if the sun doesn't shine, the next few months are...

Trade becomes a political football

21-Apr-2005

by John Harrington Labour and the Conservatives have promised to introduce more regulation in the pub trade if they are elected on 5 May. Labour...

Customer insight: Staying for another?

15-Apr-2005

Jane Howarth investigates the all-important difference between that first and second drink.First impressions count. Second impressions last. When...

Customer insight: Mind control

14-Apr-2005

Knowing how your customers tick, their needs and foibles will help encourage them to become regulars, the latest research discovers. Phil Mellows...

Year of the Dragon

14-Apr-2005

Sponsorship of the Welsh rugby side during its Grand Slam triumph put Brains well and truly in the spotlight. Adrian Tierney-Jones takes a closer...

On show: the best Britain can offer

14-Apr-2005

by Tony Halstead The best in British beer and regional food is to be showcased to around 8,000 people at a new festival being launched by the North...

From the Manor born

14-Apr-2005

The owners of the award-winning Northcote Manor have stepped into the pub food world and, as Tony Halstead finds, the Three Fishes is immediately...

Gastro pub set to go global

14-Apr-2005

by Max Gosney The gastro pub will become a world player this May with the launch of a Geronimo Inns pub at Heathrow airport. Travellers from all...

Global support for St George's Day bid

14-Apr-2005

Norfolk licensee Tony Bennett is receiving support from all corners of the globe in his bid to establish St George's Day on 23 April as a national...

Direction signs to pubs

14-Apr-2005

QI want to put up a sign at the end of the road to direct people to the pub. I have the landowner's permission to do this, but I have been told that...

Training: Flying colours

13-Apr-2005

Newly equipped to run a pub, Phil Mellows recounts his experience of the NCPLH exam and why it is useful to have staff with the qualification.It's in...

Property round-up

12-Apr-2005

Oddy's in Stratford-Upon-Avon (right), is reputed to have been the place where the local free-masons used to meet. The premises is now up for sale....

Price war is on as supermarkets continue to slash prices

07-Apr-2005

The first shots in a new supermarket price war have been fired this week, with alcohol set to become a key weapon in the battle for market share.Both...

Two thirds of pubs make plans for St George's Day

07-Apr-2005

More than two thirds of pubs are planning to celebrate St George's Day on April 23.Licensees are responding to the call from former home secretary...

Desserts

07-Apr-2005

Ice cream Serving idea: l Maple and walnut ice cream in a brandy snapbasket the Walpole Arms, Itteringham, Norfolk Why it's a winner: Brent...

Cotswold pub escapes home-conversion plan

07-Apr-2005

by MA Reporter Fiona Davies wife of the Asda, Next and M&S fashion guru George has admitted defeat and dropped her controversial plan to...

Pubsite to clean up act in wake of OFT probe

07-Apr-2005

by John Harrington The firm behind an on-line pub directory, which made misleading guarantees to licensees of coaches full of customers, has...

Starters

07-Apr-2005

Soup Serving ideas: l Bubble and squeak soup the Star, Harome, North Yorkshire. l Cream of herb soup with poached quails' eggs & smoked...

24-hour drinking could be issue in election campaign

06-Apr-2005

So-called "24-hour drinking" and other concerns affecting pubs are likely to be key issues in the race for the general election.Tony Blair officially...

Top Ten nutrition tips - creating healthier menus for children

01-Apr-2005 By Eileen Steinbock

Eileen Steinbock, head of health and nutrition at Brakes, talks about her tips for creating a healthier menu for children.

Trade Secrets - Smiles Better - The Trouble House, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

01-Apr-2005 By Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor talks to Michael Bedford, chef/proprietor of Michelin starred gastro pub the Trouble House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pub Classics - A case for baskets

01-Apr-2005 By Richard Fox

Retro's back, so dig out those baskets and bring them bang up to date; you'd be as basket case not to.

Doorstaff crisis reaches breaking point

31-Mar-2005

Questions about the looming crisis facing pubs and clubs employing doorstaff are to be raised in the House of Commons next week - just six days...

Pubs escape EU noise ruling

31-Mar-2005

New EU rules on noise due to come in next February are unlikely to hit pubs hosting live music.Government ministers are set to approve new...

We need BII seal of approval

31-Mar-2005

If you were a complete newcomer to the trade, looking to take on a leased or tenanted pub, what's the first thing you'd look for as you pore over...

Yes

31-Mar-2005

What is a gastro pub? It can't just be a pub that serves food, because many, if not most, pubs do that. But if it's something more than a food pub,...