Archives for September 28, 2005

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They're forever winning medals

FIONA SIMS With a burgeoning reputation, a hatful of medals, and the accolade of the world's best, now is the time for pubs to stock British bubbly...

Change of hands at

the Mare & Foal A couple who have worked as pub tenants and managers have fulfilled their ambition of buying their own freehold in a pretty Devon...

Right course set

for Wheelhouse After three years at the helm of the Wheelhouse in Minehead, Somerset, restaurateurs Mike and Janet Lee have decided to retire from...

Hartford full of Beans after £5.8m takeover

By The PMA Team

London bar operator Hartford plans to roll out Henry J Beans, the American-themed bar and grill chain, after buying it for £5.8m. The acquisition...

Reaping the rewards of responsibility

Running a pub in a responsible manner is good for business and can cut your operating costs. So say the winners of the Morning Advertiser's...

Drinking to

access A year since new regulations on disabled access came into force, and legal action against pubs failing to comply is still thin on the ground....

Operators lament licence strain

It came as something of a surprise to me to hear one operating company had trouble with personal licences because their managers were still on...

Proud of Pubs Charter

We're asking publicans to sign up to our Proud of Pubs Charter to underline their commitment to trading responsibly.The following licensees have...

Real ale in favour again at a price

by John Harrington Real ale is 'back in fashion in British pubs but the price at the bar continues to rise at 'dizzying rates. The findings are...

Fighting fund call

>> Continued from page 1 initiatives it is undertaking. Though firm proposals and timescales have yet to be drawn up, the BBPA told Hutt that...

Legal advice: Sky high

Are the days of watching your team play at the local numbered?By James Nguyen of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors...

E100m paid for Stolichnaya distribution

Pernod Ricard has announced details of its deal to secure the distribution rights to Stolichnaya vodka.Pernod paid around E100m to Swiss owners SPI...

Jowell's chilling script

On the same day that I applaud-ed the flag-waving campaigns for local pubs this newspaper is spearheading, I read a somewhat chilling announcement...

Restricting movement

Q We have had no objections to our application to open until 2am instead of 1am, as at present, but the police have imposed certain conditions on our...

Another Nottingham bar faces licence loss

By Tony Halstead

Police are attempting to close down a second Nottingham pub which has fallen victim to a test purchasing 'sting operation. Templars Bar, a favourite...

Pub renaissance beckons

there is much to do if we are to reverse the tidal wave of negativity that's swept over the trade Andrew Pring, Editor Enough really is enough. After...

Smoked out?

Speculation over the impact of a smoking ban on the leisure industry is increasing, as companies consider how to overcome the proposed changes, says...

A beacon of hope amid media hysteria

Tim and Jane Hunter run the Red Lion in Preston that's Preston in Hertfordshire, a small village not far from Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City. A...

Punch hosts lose rights

in licence bids foul-up by Tony Halstead More licensees have been left without grandfather rights after councils rejected more than 100 licence...

Drink Talking: John McNamara

The Publican's Proud of Pubs campaign will help the industry meet its challenges says John McNamara, chief executive of the BII.The major challenges...

Publican forces Mail slogan u-turn

The Publican has claimed a victory in its fight to highlight the Daily Mail's unfair treatment of pubs over the new Licensing Act. Last month The...

Show your commitment

As the Proud of Pubs campaign gathers pace we urge you to sign up to our charter today - and show why you are proud of your pub.Licensees have been...

Ousted Ultimate chief

starts Utopian venture by The PMA Team Former Ultimate Leisure chief executive Bob Senior has launched a new company just six weeks after he was...

Fears that DCMS will

move reform goalposts by John Harrington Fears have been raised that the Government is set to move the goalposts over licensing reform as it moves to...

BBPA in call to ease minimum wage rise

The British Beer & Pub Association has urged the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to keep future minimum wage rises to a 'sensible level as the industry...

Stocking up for Christmas: Them apples

Cider may not be the drink that immediately springs to mind when it comes to Christmas fare, but this year, at least, it has something going for...

Foster's F1 deal comes up for review

Foster's long-running tie-up with Formula 1 racing could be coming to an end, with the company saying it is reviewing the deal. Although it stressed...

Licensing

Act fallout There may have been a rush by applicants keen to get the qualifications they need to operate under the new licensing regime, but that...

What I love about pubs: Hamish Champ

The Publican's city editor, Hamish Champ, on what he loves about our pubs.Keeping things simple and having a welcoming attitude. I love that in a...

GMP rejects

4am licence accusations Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has denied claims it is making blanket oppositions to 4am licence bids in the city. Last...