Operations

5 steps to making an insurance claim as a pub owner

23-Jun-2014 By Business Insure

Pub owners and operators should always ensure they have correctly covered themselves with insurance, lest they be caught unawares by one of life’s many random misfortunes, and left seriously out of pocket. In this article, insurance provider Business...

University launches research project into England’s ‘vanishing pubs’

23-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

The disappearance of pubs in England is the subject of a new research project by the University of Leicester.

Pub wins award for most positive TripAdvisor comments

23-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

A Somerset pub has won an award thanks to some of the toughest critics around – online commenters.

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Reducing food waste – saving money

19-Jun-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Since the recent launch of the new Food Save scheme set up by the Mayor of London, pubs and restaurants are being encouraged to take part in the initiative, with one pub already set to save as much as £10,000 after signing up.

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Event and promotional ideas for your pub

19-Jun-2014 By Pub Food

Event and promotional ideas for your pub

BII Licensee of the Year says Britain will never adapt to 'cafe culture'

18-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

Twenty-four hour licensing was a worthwhile but ultimately flawed experiment, according to one of the first licensees in Wales to open around the clock.

7 key points on expanding your business

16-Jun-2014 By Poppleston Allen

Many operators are looking for new ways to boost their business; you may have a pub with spare rooms which you want to start letting, or you may want to add an extension or roof terrace. Before you start the project you should consider what you are currently...

Beannchor MD Bill Wolsey is made OBE

16-Jun-2014 By John Harrington

Bill Wolsey, managing director of Northern Ireland-based hospitality firm Beannchor, has become an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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Event and promotional ideas for your pub

13-Jun-2014 By Pub Food

Event and promotional ideas for your pub

Sky Sports extends US Open golf rights

12-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Sky Sports will show the US Open Golf Championship for a further five years as part of a new agreement that includes women’s, senior and amateur golf events from the USA.

Admiral Taverns to offer free Coral World Cup football bets

12-Jun-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Admiral Taverns has teamed up with bookmaker Coral to offer both licensees and pubgoers free World Cup bets.

Boris Johnson: 'The pub is one of the best places to watch the World Cup'

12-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

London Mayor Boris Johnson has championed the pub as one of the best places to watch the World Cup.

Sky Business announces 5% price increase

12-Jun-2014 By Rob Willock

Sky Business is following three consecutive annual price freezes with a 5% increase for TV subscriptions – effective 1 August.

Pub game lets World Cup fans practice ‘penalties’ at urinal

11-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

Captain Morgan has developed a toilet-based game that can help footy fans relieve themselves of England’s penalty hoo-doo.

Sky Sports launches new European football channel

10-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Sky Sports has launched a new channel dedicated to European football.

Meeting the challenges of living up to my BII award

09-Jun-2014 By Lee Price

I’ve been taking a lot of flack from regulars about my acceptance speech to a roomful of industry professionals at London’s Grosvenor Hotel after winning the BII Licensee of the Year award (LOYA). “No speeches, thanks,” was host John Inverdale’s opening....

Pub named and shamed for minimum wage underpayment

09-Jun-2014 By Mike Berry

A Cheshire pub has been named and shamed for not paying its staff the minimum wage.

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Money Makers - Event and promotional ideas for your pub

06-Jun-2014 By Jo Bruce

Money Makers - Event and promotional ideas for your pub

Flood-hit pub serves Christmas dinner five months late

01-Jun-2014 By James Wallin

A pub has turned back the seasons by hosting a Christmas party in May - complete with snow, stuffing and Santa Claus.

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Money Makers

30-May-2014 By Alison Baker

Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub

Children in pubs: Licensing law

29-May-2014 By Poppleston Allen

It is important to remember the legal responsibilities under licensing law concerning the presence of children in your premises. Pub Licensing specialists Poppleston Allen lay down the law.

Planning restrictions could scupper late openings for World Cup

29-May-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Pubs may be blocked from staying open late for England’s World Cup matches if it means they contravene restrictions on their planning licences, it has emerged.

Top tips for pubs on driving midweek custom

28-May-2014 By Felicity Allen

With news that weekday visits are now driving the growth in footfall for many pubs, now is the time for operators to keep that momentum going by planning marketing tactics that grow customer spend once they’re in the door. Here are some top marketing...

Drinkaware to expand campaign to help consumers cut down on alcohol

28-May-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Drinkaware plans to expand its campaign to help consumers cut down their alcohol intake, after piloting kits to encourage people to change their drinking behaviour.

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Money Makers

22-May-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Event and promotional ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub

Good weather and Easter weekend boost leisure spend for April

21-May-2014 By Mark Wingett

Average British household leisure spend increased 8% to £215 in April boosted by improved weather and the long Easter weekend, while spend on eating out and drinking out experienced double-digit growth versus the previous month, according to the latest...

Top tips on pub bingo

20-May-2014 By Poppleston Allen

Bingo in pubs is becoming increasingly popular and can be a way of providing a fun, alternative form of entertainment for your customers while potentially increasing food and drink sales. Eyes down for some top tips from licensing specialists Poppleston...

Is England football star Paul Gascoigne planning to open ‘Gazza Bar’ chain?

20-May-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Paul Gascoigne is reported to be planning his own chain of pubs, to be called Gazza Bars.

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Money Makers

18-May-2014 By Alison Baker

Event and promotional ideas for your pub

BT Sport nets 19,000 commercial customers in first year

15-May-2014 By Mike Berry

BT Sport has signed up 19,000 commercial premises in the year since its launch, the “majority” of which are pubs, the broadcaster has revealed.

Expert insight: Interior design tips for pubs

14-May-2014 By Abi Perry-Jones

Licensees need to get in touch with their inner peacock to capitalise on the latest interior design trends, according to Abi Perry-Jones, principal interior design consultant at Catering Design Group.

Drinks Trends: Flavour & Infusion - essential drinks for pubs

14-May-2014 By Jessica Mason

One of the best ways for drinks companies to ensure long-term growth is through the launch of variants designed to hook new consumers. Here, we take a look at the drinks no pub should be without.

Zonal collects family business of the year award

14-May-2014 By Mark Wingett

Zonal Retail Data Systems, the Edinburgh-based leading EPoS provider to the hospitality industry, won Family Business of the Year at this year’s Scottish Business Awards, presented at a ceremony in front of industry leaders including Sir Richard Branson...

BII chief unveils major changes

13-May-2014 By James Wallin

The chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) today unveiled his vision for a complete overhaul of the organisation - including a new structure, constitution and a bid for 'chartered status'.

BrewDog double award winners at BII Scotland event, two years on from 'Trophygate'

13-May-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

BrewDog scooped two awards at the BII Scotland ceremony this week, two years after an embarrassing debacle at the same event.

Labour management and the importance of forecasting for pubs

12-May-2014 By Alastair Scott

Labour management is perhaps one of the less exciting topics in the licensed retail industry, but is vitally importantfor all publicans. In the first of a series of articles, Alastair Scott, owner of Malvern Inns and founder of S4Labour, a labour management...

E-cigarettes in pubs - to vape or not to vape

09-May-2014 By Phil Mellows

The explosion in the use of electronic cigarettes has handed pub operators a dilemma in terms of whether or not to allow ‘vaping’ indoors. The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes a look at the practice and analyses the latest tobacco trends

BII accounts show membership fall but promise 'exciting' year ahead

09-May-2014 By John Harrington

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has revealed plans for major changes in 2014 including a brand relaunch, new benefits to members and a new constitution giving a “leaner and more responsive decision-making process”.

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Money Makers: Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub

08-May-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Pub Food's focus on event and promotional ideas

5 of the Best Summer Drinks Trends in 2014

08-May-2014 By Jessica Mason

Being obsessed with the weather is a very British thing. However, sunshine sells drinks, so it’s also a big business interest for those who run pubs and bars.According to Met Office advice, “we should plan for a broader range of climatic conditions” and...

World Cup tips for pubs - FREE download

08-May-2014 By Nigel Huddleston & Adrian Tierney-Jones

Publicans should make the most of the money-spinning opportunity afforded by the World Cup, with fans likely to head to the pub to watch matches. As The Publican's Morning Advertiser discovers, it’s time for pubs to cash in.

The Cider Report 2014

08-May-2014 By Jessica Mason

Some make it in orchards, others in labs, but whatever we consider to be cider, there is one common element for those claiming a stake in it — it has to be premium to be successful.