Archives for July 22, 2008

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Traditional pubs club together

An award-winning licensee is breathing new life into his community by pursuing a pubwatch scheme purely for traditional pubs.Chris Saddington, who...

Watch out for mass bookings scam

By Matt Eley Matt

A quick-thinking licensee has avoided being ripped-off and wants to warn others about a potential scam. Sunnil Panjabi, of the Punch Tavern in...

Pubs face alcohol legislation overkill

By John Harrington

Pubs face tougher regulation on the way they sell alcohol after the release of new reports claiming they act irresponsibly. Restricting happy hours,...

New kid on the soft drinks block

What is going on in the on-trade soft drinks market?In what was formerly a three-horse race between the utterly dominant companies Coca-Cola...

Red Bull Air Race support for on-trade

Red Bull has announced a package of on-trade support based around the Red Bull Air Race, the aeronautical attraction which takes place in London on...

Portman: Labelling report "shockingly flawed

By Ewan Turney

Industry watchdog Portman Group has hit back at claims the industry is not adding adding unit information to cans and bottles. A review of labelling,...

Back to Basics: Insurance for pubs

While publicans are tightening their belts and looking for ways to reduce overheads it's important to spend a little time checking that your business...

Sambuca with that?

They say it's important to try new experiences. I've eaten my share of pub food and, from time to time, have been known to unwind with a few quiet...

Winning a NITA proves a boost for business

By Matt Eley Matt

Scooping BII NITA awards has been great for business, according to the companies that won last time around. The entry process to the Publican backed...

Making its Mark on the bourbon market

BOURBON IS struggling like most other categories in the UK spirits market but retains the image of a sexy young stud up against the rather more...