Bacardi-Martini launches bid to tackle hosts passing off'
by Claire Hu Bacardi-Martini has launched an initiative with Trading Standards officers to crack down on its flagship rum being "passed off" with...
Archives for June 4, 2003
The quality of sherry is not strained
When it comes to satisfying loyal customers, it's the quality of your service that matters, not fashion, says Andrew Jefford It is, I guess, a bit...
Awards recognise London food pub
A London pub has won a prestigious award for its food, just seven months after opening its doors to customers.The House, in Islington, was named...
Little joy from our PEL saga
I recently made an application for a public entertainment licence and for extended hours. The local EHO did not object, the police did not object and...
A customer who has been a regular at one of West Dorset's mo
In fact, Clive Webb loved the Fox Inn at Corscombe so much he worked behind the bar for a year-and-a-half! The Fox is a picturesque traditional...
Mitchells & Butlers denies aggressive pricing strategy
Mitchells & Butlers has pledged to stick to its "no irresponsible promotions" policy, despite plans to drop the average price of alcohol across...
Mushroom and mixed pepper risotto
Preparation...five minsCooking...40 minsServes...252kg Uncle Ben's Exquisotto rice215g butter, diced875g onion, finely diced1.25kg button mushrooms,...
Council threat highlights trade's licensing nightmare
The trade's worst fear - that pubs will become easy political targets for local authorities - may be turning into reality. Worcester City Council is...
Scottish Courage
Who are they? The British brewing division of Scottish & Newcastle, which recently put its 1,450 pub estate up for sale. Courage is the giant of...
Boar's new faces
Having been in family ownership for more than 23 years, the Boar's Head in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire, has new owners. Sally Gilliam recently rang...
Cider is the apple of
Wills' eye Cider makers were full of glee over the news that Prince William isn't a lager lad, but a cider drinker. The question on everyone lips is...
McMullen's Brewery saved by restructure
by Tony Halstead Beer production at independent brewer McMullen's of Hertford has been saved, following a boardroom deal which has healed a family...
Scot-Co bottle & shot stirs storm
by Claire Hu Scottish Courage is claiming a major innovation in the beer market with the launch of a new product that combines Kronenbourg 1664 with...
Kids in the kitchen
A licensee is planning to start a "Kids Kitchen Club" to encourage children to try different foods. American Scott Herbst, who has just taken over...
Greene King cuts manager turnover
by Claire Hu Greene King has achieved a 20% drop in pub manager turnover in the past 18 months after driving through a raft of radical measures aimed...
Anti-smoking group launches scathing attack on Smoking Charter
Anti-smoking lobby group ASH has released a scathing response to the Charter Group's success on smoking, much to the anger of the trade.ASH branded...
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Premier Cru is new Champagne' lager
Scottish Courage is also launching Kronenbourg Premier Cru, a new luxury lager it hopes will become the Champagne of the beer sector. The 6% abv beer...
Smoke not clearing
The DoH has issued a scathing attack on the industry's Smoking Charter success - so where does this unexpected outburst leave pubs? Adam Withrington...
McMullen's to join microbrewers
Hertford brewer McMullen's is considering joining the ranks of the microbrewers to gain the benefits of progressive beer duty (PBD).The company has...
European plans for temporary workers stalled
Licensees will be relieved to learn that plans to give temporary workers the same rights as permanent staff have stalled in Europe.The ruling would...
Gale offers more of a plum choice
Hampshire brewer George Gale & Co has added three new flavours to its traditional range of Old Country Wines. Cranberry, Apple and Plum have been...
New project for ex-Tomos Watkin boss
The founder of the Tomos Watkin brewery, Simon Buckley, has submitted plans to open a 3,500-barrel capacity brewery and pub in Llandeilo,...
Hampshire brewer George Gale & Co has introduced Crowning Gl
* * * * * The latest seasonal ale from Wychwood the Oxfordshire brewer in Witney is Owzat, which will be available this month. The 4.2% abv ale...
Family
first Last month, new maternity and paternity rights came into force in the UK. Danielle Kingdon, employment partner at law firm Osborne Clarke,...