What do you think of the service you get from your banks?
03-Mar-2005
Jim McNichol Exeter Inn Ashburton Derbyshire "They chargetoo much for cashing cheques and the small things. I am quite lucky as I don't have a...
Trade fears cutbacks as minimum wage tops £5
03-Mar-2005
by Ewan Turney Tony Blair has confirmed that the national minimum wage will break the £5 barrier for the first time, sparking fears that pubs may...
To the manor Sorn
03-Mar-2005
Craig Grant may have travelled the globe honing his cooking skills, but he's never been more at home than now, running a village pub and turning out...
Signs can point to trouble
03-Mar-2005
QLast year I took over this pub which has painted signs in various places, three of which say "food always available". What's the legal position on...
The dish: Braised pigs trotter stuffed with black pudding an
03-Mar-2005
Description: A rustic French classic served in one of the UK's most successful, Michelin-starred gastro pubs. The trotter is braised for three to...
Passing up a possible job in the City for a pub popular with
03-Mar-2005
Johnny "The Ferret" Ferrand has some characteristically controversial views on how to run the bar of his Berkshire pub. "I reckon you need a few...
Menu traceability takes centre stage
03-Mar-2005
by Max Gosney Pub Chefs must log detailed records of all supplied ingredients for up to five years as part of new European Union (EU) rules to...
Search is on for super sarnie
03-Mar-2005
PubChef has teamed up with Délifrance UK to launch a search for the UK's best pub sandwich. Chefs are challenged to create an extra special ham,...
Putting the taste to the test
03-Mar-2005
How many of you list more than one New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? Not many, I bet. I ask because there's quite a variation between the styles....
PRS holds key to folk music fees
03-Mar-2005
I do not wish to jump in with both feet to the row over brewer Samuel Smith's decision to call time on a folk club after 30 years at one of its pubs,...
How to set up a Post Office in your pub
03-Mar-2005
With the high amounts of cash and administration involved, setting up a post office is not as straightforward as just any old shop. First of all,...
Chefs back Oliver's campaign
03-Mar-2005
Top chefs have said that Jamie Oliver's campaign to make school lunches healthier should be widened to prompt pub operators into addressing the...
BII gives full backing to Pub is the Hub campaign'
03-Mar-2005
The British Institute of Innkeeping the professional body for the licensed retail sector has been in full support of the Pub is the Hub...
Interbrew accused over treatment of Boddies workers
02-Mar-2005
Interbrew has been accused of breaking promises to Boddington's workers by the Transport and General Workers Union (T&G).The union has accused...
Sweet Chemistry - it's quality not quantity that counts with your dessert offering
01-Mar-2005 By Richard Fox
It is quality not quantity that counts with your desserts offering, says Richard Fox
Wine Wisdom - Tips on Driving Wine Sales
01-Mar-2005
We ask pubs for their tips on driving wine sales The Unicorn Inn Kincardine-on-Forth Fife 0870 4016250 Talking to Liz Budde Handily situated half way...
Life in a pub kitchen can be hectic - Stress Busters - Pedro Aparicio
01-Mar-2005 By Pedro Aparicio
Life in a pub kitchen can be hectic: PEDRO APARICIO, LICENSEE/CHEF, THE CANAL INN, WRANTAGE, SOMERSET "We've got a large beer garden so if I lose my...
Little secrets behind the perfect combos
01-Mar-2005 By David Young
Combos can be a big seller on bar-snack menus. David Young, head of marketing at combo manufacturer Kitchen Range Foods, and other pub managers,...
Pub review - The Vobster, Lower Vobster, near Bath
01-Mar-2005 By Mark Taylor
The Vobster Since moving from Australia to this small village, proprietors Chris and Lizzie Matthews have turned the long, farmhouse-style building...
Flame and Fortune - Choosing ovens for pub kitchens
01-Mar-2005 By Bob Gledhill
The oven is the heart of every pub kitchen. But how does a pub choose which type to buy? Bob Gledhill gives some clues
The Pie's the limit - new ideas for pies
01-Mar-2005 By Richard Fox
In the first of a new series celebrating classic pub dishes, Richard Fox looks at new ideas for pies The pie is to food what the internal combustion...
Trade Secrets - A Touch of Class - Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon, Wales
01-Mar-2005 By Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor talks to Charles Inkin, proprietor of the Felin Griffin, Brecon, Wales,about the attention to detail at his pub.
Letting off Steam - Is there too much Inland Revenue interference in the distribution of tips?
01-Mar-2005
Is there too much Inland Revenue interference in the distribution of tips? Andrew Cannon, Chef/proprietor, The Victoria Inn, Salcombe, Devon "I...
Portman shoots its own foot over Kalashnikov'
24-Feb-2005
Am I alone in thinking the Portman Group has lost its marbles? Last week's decision on banning Kalashnikov vodka left me totally bewildered. The...
Davies' pub-to-housing plan fuels village outcry
24-Feb-2005
by Ewan Turney Cotswold villagers launched a scathing attack on fashion guru George Davies and his wife, Fiona, claiming that they have "their own...
Fashion guru's plan is not all sewn up
24-Feb-2005
George Davies may be a fashion guru but his grasp of licensing and planning laws may not be stitched up properly. His wife's plan to close their...
Hunt for attacker who bit man's ear off
24-Feb-2005
A man who had his ear bitten off in a pub fight is in a comfortable condition in hospital. The attack on the 40-year-old happened in the Villa...
Recouping closure losses
24-Feb-2005
QWhen we took over this lease, the premises was in a bad state in certain parts and despite numerous requests, the brewery did nothing. All of a...
Make the guilty pubs pay, says ACPO chief
24-Feb-2005
by John Harrington Pubs should contribute to local policing or medical costs but only those venues that are known to cause problems ACPO...
The taste of summers past
24-Feb-2005
Andrew Jefford wishes that beer could catch the excitement of wine I've spent the last few weeks filling my head with Burgundy. No, I'm not...
Two Edinburgh pubcos offer to pay for policing
24-Feb-2005
by Ewan Turney Two of Edinburgh's top pub operators have offered to pay for policing as part of their applications for new large clubs in the city...
Tsunami event shows trade's true face
17-Feb-2005
Do you sometimes feel you are stuck in a gap between reality and fantasy? It happened to me last week when I read the Morning Advertiser's report of...
Setting the record straight on pricing
17-Feb-2005
I am not sure that I entirely agree with the conclusions of the front page story last week on minimum pricing, and in particular that the Office of...
Thorley nets £10m share-option benefit
17-Feb-2005
Punch chief executive Giles Thorley netted £10m on Tuesday after exercising share options in the company. Thorley, right, who will face a tax bill...
Man in pub shot by masked assailants
17-Feb-2005
A man has been shot after two masked men burst into a Sheffield pub on Tuesday last week. The 34-year-old victim has since been discharged from...
Match-making
17-Feb-2005
With Beer With Food Week looming fast from 14 to 20 March chef RICHARD FOX presents some ideas for beer dishes to cook up that are certain to...
Prevailing northerlies
17-Feb-2005
In the second of our two-part series looking at brewers making waves in the north of England, Tony Halstead casts his eye over Robinson's while...
Heinz's saucy soap contest
17-Feb-2005
Heinz is offering fans of TV show Emmerdale the opportunity to meet the stars of their favourite soap. Heinz Tomato Ketchup, sponsors of Emmerdale,...
Back-bar lighting can weaken spirits
17-Feb-2005
Free pourers that haven't been dried and high-intensity back-bar lighting could mean licensees are unwittingly serving weakened spirits and putting...
Battle of the Butties
17-Feb-2005
The search is on to find the Best Pub Sandwich in Britain. Read on to find out how your pub can get involved Does your pub have an excellent...
Leisure industry needs more skilled workers for Olympics
15-Feb-2005
Three-quarters of people in the leisure industry believe more skilled workers are needed if the UK is to host the Olympics in 2012.A survey conducted...
Salisbury out to break new bar-deli ground
10-Feb-2005
by The PMA Team Pub entrepreneur Paul Salisbury is to open a high-street bar-cum-delicatessen concept, Morton's Kitchen, Bar and Deli. Salisbury is...
Extensions for sport is transition's first hurdle
10-Feb-2005
We are now in the first week of the new licensing system. The First Appointed Day was Monday. I do not anticipate that many local authorities have...
Honeycombe gets new finance boss
10-Feb-2005
Honeycombe has announced that Tracy Alston will join its board as financial director. The appointment comes as the business announces plans to push...
Host escapes jail after violent assault
10-Feb-2005
A licensee has escaped jail for a violent attack in which he hit a teenager so hard that his head went through a kebab shop window. Steve Swain, 42,...
Northern lights
10-Feb-2005
In the first of a two-part series,Tony Halstead reports onbrewers in the north of England. This week he talks to Hydes about Boddington's and finds...
Theakstons sponsors musical celebration
10-Feb-2005
T&R Theakston, the Masham-based brewer, is to sponsor a new musical stage show celebrating the life and work of the late Jake Thackray, the...
awp £250 jackpot rules
09-Feb-2005
I run a community centre bar which I pay rent to an association for.I run it on their rules as a members only bar..Although the business is mine and...
Technology: Game player
09-Feb-2005
AWP machines in pubs have an uncertain future while awaiting the Gambling Bill. Phil Mellows looks into the entertainment systems.The AWP machine...
Technology: Big screening
09-Feb-2005
Plasma screens aren't just good for watching sports, you can use them to advertise products and promotions. Phil Mellows takes a screen test.Plasma...
