Blog special: pubcos, licence reviews and new fonts
Pubcos, rent reviews, licence reviews and Greene King's new font — it is all discussed in our weekly round-up of opinion from our bloggers. Meet...
Archives for April 16, 2009
Revolution behind the bar
Greene King's new font is tempting keg drinkers to have a go, says beer expert Roger Protz.
Host denied bigger loan
Barclays Bank has told a licensee it's no longer operating overdrafts for pubs. Chris Adshead's case comes amid claims that major banks are refusing...
Opportunity knocks for hosts
The current economic crisis is providing better conditions for tenants as pubcos adjust their business strategies to survive, says The PMA Team.
JDW to re-open Laurel pub site
JD Wetherspoon is to re-open another former Laurel Pub Company site — the White Swan in Portsmouth. The venue, which was called the Muddy Duck and...
Oldham jumps the gun
Oldham has acted above its powers in its bid to review the licences of all 22 town centre venues, says Peter Coulson.
New starters in the workplace: Get staff off on the right foot
Setting aside time for an induction is well worth it. It immediately makes new members of staff feel part of the team, gives them a sense of...
Bell joins Ladhar Group as finance director
Craig Bell, the former finance director of Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR), has joined north-east bar operator Ladhar Group has finance director.
Developer plans teenage pubs
Empty and redundant public houses could get a new lease of life if plans to set up a chain of dedicated "teenage pubs" take off. Lancashire-based...
Freehold discount for ex-Punch host
A former Punch tenant who bought his pub's freehold managed to negotiate a 20% discount off the asking price. Dean Pearsall, of Saltwells Inn,...
'Government to target drinkers in calorie counting campaign'
Middle-class drinkers are to be targeted in a Government campaign warning exactly how many calories are contained in a glass of wine or beer - Daily...
Union backs licensees' march on Parliament
Trade union Unite has thrown its full weight of support behind Inez Ward's Justice for Licensees campaign — including backing a protest march on...
City Diary: Van de Berg special
The PMA Team looks at some highlights of JD Wetherspoon's recent court victory over its former property agent Van de Berg.
Step forward for communities
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport measure aimed at helping village halls and community centres to allow alcohol sales at events, says Peter Coulson.
Trial extended for lighter Guinness
The trial of Guinness Mid-Strength in Ireland has been extended even further, the Morning Advertiser has learned. The 2.8% abv Guinness Mid-Strength...
London licensees go west
Two London licensees have taken on second sites in Cornwall with St Austell Brewery. Ben Wright, of oyster wholesaler the Wright Brothers, who also...
Wellstead becomes non-exec chairman of AG&G
Colin Wellstead, the former head of pubs at property agent Christie + Co, has become non-executive chairman of specialist licensed leisure chartered...
We need courage to fight the ideologues
It always ends in tears when Utopian individuals or movements get hell bent on changing our lifestyles, says Tony Jennings.
Gas safety: Safety first in the cellar
In many a workplace, the biggest threat to life often comes from things you can't see - particularly when working in a confined space. In the...
Trust Inns upgrades its support for new licensees
National pub operator Trust Inns has launched a new Business Support Charter to help new licensees over the first critical year of trading. The...
Diageo plans a rosé spritzer summer
Wine spritzers are set for a revival this summer, with a planned on-trade initiative under the Blossom Hill brand. Brand owner Diageo has designed a...
Britvic refinance: good news for pubs
A leading leisure analyst has described the news of Britvic's successful refinancing as positive news for pub groups and further evidence that banks...