Trade plummets at one in five pubs
Licensees' woes have been brought into sharp focus by gloomy figures revealed in this year's Publican Market Report. One in five pubs responding to...
Archives for August 19, 2008
Dusanj brothers still own Cains brewery
Cains Beer Company, the brewer and pub operator in administration, does not own the freehold property of its Liverpool brewery - the Dusanj brothers own the freehold through a separate company.
Men Brewing Badly: Morrissey and Fox launch first beer
Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey and PubChef writer Richard Fox have launched their new brew - Blonde Ale. Fox and Morrissey brewed the ale as...
Autumn menu: Fall for new season flavours
Autumn is a creative time for chefs, with an abundance of home-grown ingredients coming into season. One great way to capture the essence of the...
Refurbishment: Make the difference
If you're planning a refurbishment it's a good time to think about what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint - as well as saving you money, it...
Welcome to Wadworthshire
ONLY FOUR years to go to the London Olympics and they're in training for their share of gold amid the verdant dells and thatched roofs of...
Battle of the beers boosts pub's sales
A licensee has gone head to head with his customers in a battle of the beers and helped give his sales a boost. James Russell runs a monthly quiz at...
Liverpool Pubwatch denies price cartel
The co-ordinator of Liverpool Pubwatch has denied the "gentleman's agreement" by licensees not to sell drinks below set prices is a cartel. More than...
Back to Basics: To the rescue
What with all the current pressures on licensees, from falling sales to increased legislation, it would be no surprise if some of the more basic...
East Anglia: Adnams' Pioneering green beer
Cask beer - could there be a greener product? Not according to Adnams.The Suffolk brewer's managing director Andy Wood believes the local sourcing...
InBev is feeling the pressure
THE WORLD'S biggest brewer, InBev, reported revenue growth of 4.5 per cent to €3.71bn during the second quarter of 2008, but admitted that it was...
'Firefighters call for derelict pubs to be demolished'
Local firefighters have called for derelict pubs to be demolished to stop them being targeted by arsonists, making their presence a waste of...
Makro launches deli range
For pubs looking to add a touch of class to their lunchtime offer, cash and carry group Makro has launched its own delicatessen range.The 18-strong...
McNamara: Future is bright for pubs
John McNamara reflects on his time in charge at the BII and the challenges that lay ahead.
Refurbishment: Identity transplant
A previously unloved country pub has been transformed into a sumptuous dining venue. Perfectly positioned overlooking the village green and fountain...
Trading in difficult times
IN THESE uncertain economic times, there are regular reports of companies and individuals becoming insolvent. Earlier this year, for example, Laurel...
Refurbishment: The designer publican
Leigh Taylor was named Newcomer of the Year in the 2008 Publican Awards for her pub, the Bluebell in Henley in Arden, Warwickshire. A big part of her...