Pete Robinson: Unhappy 2nd birthday for the smoking ban
Here we are, two years down the line from the imposition of the pub smoking ban. So what's changed in those 'groundbreaking' 24 months?In some ways...
Archives for June 29, 2009
'Russell Crowe's big tip for pub'
Russell Crowe has become a local hero in West Wales after leaving staff in a country pub a £600 tip. The New Zealand-born actor is filming Ridley...
Beer & food matching: Head to head with Phil Vickery
Phil Vickery is a busy man. Given that he's a chef, author and broadcaster, that's quite understandable. So when I ask him if he fancies sharing his...
UKIP raises concern over EC smoke ban plans
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has raised major concerns about new EU plans on smoking, which it claims could lead to a clampdown on smokers...
Ember Inns customer brews her own beer
An Ember Inns customer has won a national competition to brew her own ale, which will be sold in 170 pubs nationwide. Michelle Martin, who has named...
Analyst: Marston's to receive £18m new-build boost
Marston's should be able to open between 20 and 25 new-build pubs per annum after ear-marking £140m, says an analyst.
Brewer urges youths not to dice with danger
Brewer Adnams and pubs in its Suffolk heartland are uniting after a tragedy to warn youngsters of the dangers of drink driving. The Don't Dice with...
Pubs 'n' Bars sees little light at the end of the tunnel
AIM-listed pub operator Pubs 'n' Bars (PnB) said it expects little in the way of economic recovery to help boost its fortunes in the coming year.The...
Lib Dem peer Razall slams tie
A Liberal Democrat peer has expressed serious concerns over the beer tie, and pressed the Government into saying how it will act.
British Hospitality Association backs tips code of practice
The debate over tipping has damaged the reputation of UK pubs and restuarants, according to the chief executive of the British Hospitality...
Minister confident OFT would be "open-minded" in beer tie probe
A government minister has said he has "every confidence" in the ability of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to review the beer tie in an...
UKIP warning on smoke ban extension
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has called for "civil disobedience" over what it says are plans to ban smoking from all public places, including beer gardens.