Pub pie contest throws down the gauntlet
A challenge has been issued to the nation's pie makers by the pubco organising the World Pie Eating Championship.Tony Callaghan, boss of Yesteryear...
Archives for November 17, 2005
Greene King joins The Publican's Proud of Pubs campaign
Greene King is linking up with The Publican's Proud of Pubs campaign in a big way with the launch of its search to find Britain's perfect pub.Pub...
Responsible initiatives impress Jowell
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell visited the Laurel-owned RSVP bar in Bath to hear about its social responsibility initiatives. Hugh Brooker has...
Gale's: smoke ban victim?
England will have its own bizarre solution thanks to the barmy smoking proposals The PMA Team, Deputy Editor No apologies for returning to the...
Muscling in on the action
With 30% growth in the last year, speciality beer is one of the biggest success stories for pubs. And, like the imported beer market, it is...
Mapping the trends of the future
With a plethora of beers from around the globe making their way to Britain, consumers seem content to take their taste buds on a world tour. We ask a...
Our survey said…
You licensees know what you think about licensing reform, a smoking ban and binge-drinking issues - but what about your customers? Here's what...
A real home from home
For consumers, the pub is their first choice for a night out with friends. ROSIE DAVENPORT reports on an exclusive Morning Advertiser survey into why...
Government's 'misleading' music figures questioned
The government released "misleading" figures about the number of live gigs being hosted in bars, clubs and restaurants, a market research watchdog...
Provence tenants can hand keys back: Kiely
Company will allow forfeiture of any pub lease within 28 days by The PMA Team Pub-owning company Provence has told its licensees that they can hand...
Court inundated with 200 licensing appeals
by Tony Halstead A court has been flooded with more than 200 licensing appeals from pubs, bars and clubs angry over restrictions placed on their new...
You can make a killing at Insp Wexford local
The William IV, which has featured in an episode of the Inspector Wexford television series, has just come on to the market in Romsey, Hampshire....
Going out with a bang
With just a week to go before the new Licensing Act goes live, licensees are looking for ways to celebrate the historic ending of the old regime. JO...
Spirited future?
After announcing their latest results, it's clear that Punch Taverns is thriving, but does it also have something else up its sleeve? Hamish Champ...
My Shout
Tim Martin fears the politicians' approach to binge drinking is actually making matters worse It's difficult to fathom the underlying trends...
Licensees play waiting game for premises certificates
With only a week to go until the start of the new regime, close to three-quarters of licensees are still waiting for their premises licence...
Provence fights back
Provence sells pubs at London auctions for big profits on the price it has acquired them for by promising high rents. But tenants have complained...
Bar Talk
Are you ready for licensing reform? Ian Moore The General Napier South-East London 'I'm ready for it. I applied in March and it was easy because I...
Property round-up
A pub featured in the Inspector Wexford TV series has been placed on the market through agent Christie & Co.The William IV in Romsey, Hampshire,...
Ultimate bids for £20m Vimac deal
by The PMA Team Ultimate Leisure is in talks to snap up Tyneside-based Vimac Leisure in a deal that could be worth more than £20m. Vimac, which has...
LETTERS
We'll help out genuine cases - Provence boss This is my final word about your coverage of Provence rents. I still firmly believe that our...
Licensing costs top £750,000 at Young's
by The PMA Team The licensing reform process has cost London brewer Young's around £750,000, figures show. Visits from fire officers as part of the...
BII launches campaign to boost image of pubs
by John Harrington The BII is to highlight responsible pubs as part of its long-term campaign to improve the image of the trade. BII (British...
Rebel MPs vote to vote against smoking ban
Rebel Labour MPs are set to vote for a total ban on smoking in a bid to defeat the government on its current plan.Fifty-nine MPs, the majority of...
Cellar to glass: Back to basics
Lester Pyatt strongly advocates adopting good practice to ensure quality service.If you look at it in footballing terms, which former Shrewsbury Town...
By George, food fests hit the spot
The George Inn whets its appetite for growth by avidly backing local events such as the Mendip Food and Drink Festival in Somerset. MARK TAYLOR...
Wouldn't like to be in her shoes
Theresa May MP gave an inspiring speech at the Licensed Trade Charity's (LTC's) School President's Day
Couple win CaskForce draw
Richard Strzyzewski and Jacquie Ackroyd from the Tiger Inn, near Belper, Derbyshire, have won the October CaskForce draw, earning themselves a place...
Innovate to accumulate
Turning speciality beers into more than a novelty purchase is a challenge for pubs. Yet some licensees have managed to convert their regulars,...
Refresh appointed to sell Brains beers
Cardiff-based brewer SA Brains has appointed Refresh UK to distribute its canned and bottled beers from February 2006. The move is part of Brains'...
Appetite for 24-hour licences limited to 240
by Ewan Turney Only 240 pubs, bars and nightclubs have been granted a 24-hour licence - an average of less than one per local authority. The...
Labour rebels plot to force total smoke ban
by Ewan Turney A group of Labour rebels is set to join forces with opposition MPs to force the Government to bring in a total smoking ban. As many as...
Stunned host knocks back Punch offer
Punch Taverns has offered to buy and lease back a pub owned by the man who led a revolt against the company three years ago. Dave Westwood recently...
Trade relieved as attempt to delay Licensing Act fails
The trade breathed a collective sigh of relief this week as a last-ditch attempt in Parliament to delay the implementation of the Licensing Act...
Problem pubs face police crackdown
Police and councils have been advised to prioritise 'problem' pubs when they crack down on unlicensed venues after the Licensing Act goes live. Pubs...
RTD trades on 'responsibility'
by Rosie Davenport A new RTD that aims to tackle the trade's anxieties about social responsibility and spiking is being tested in student bars across...
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Hotel drinking dilemma Q The local council is taking the view that hotel residents and guests cannot continue to drink alcohol as they do under the...
Best practice guide out at last
by John Harrington After 12 drafts, the long-awaited national standards document for the drinks industry is set to be released tomorrow. It will act...