Food Sourcing: A taste of Autumn
Meat sourced from local suppliers will often work out to be a more expensive option for pubs than going with the best available price from the...
Archives for September 23, 2009
Food Sourcing focus: Is your offer a cut above?
Autumn menus offer pubs the chance to encourage new and repeat custom by adding a real point of difference to their menus, as well as providing value...
M&B warns on 'uncertain' consumer spending
M&B has warned the outlook for consumer spending is "uncertain" because of rising unemployment and the scheduled VAT rise.
Fair Pint is "having an influence", says ex-minister
A former government minister has heaped praise on the Fair Pint campaign saying it is "having an influence" and "clearly annoying people". Labour MP...
'Don't delay alcohol retailing code'
A powerful alliance of health campaigners and a top policeman are urging the Government not to shelve its mandatory alcohol retail code.
ALMR announces Operations Managers Awards winners
The best operations managers in the business have been recognised today by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). Helen Cook of...
Chris Maclean: Last week saw the publication of the 2010 Good Beer Guide
This week sees the publication of the 2010 Good Beer Guide. I am delighted to say we are, once again in it. As explained in previous blogs I take a...
Licensed Trade Charity: Annual Conference and October General Conference
The Licensed Trade Charity will hold its annual conference and October General Court on 12-14 October 2009 at the Imperial Hotel, North Promenade,...
Beer Matters: World beers defying the slump
Pubs need to think carefully about which world beers they are stocking in order to get the most from this growing drinks category, according to...
Food will offset wet falls in pubs
A 16% fall in wet volumes in the on-trade over the next five years will be offset by eating out — that's according to CGA Strategy.
City Diary — 24 September
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City
Making the point on pricing
Trade union the GMB is showing no signs of letting up in its fights against the pubcos. Figures released earlier this month about the price of a...
Training: Study to serve
We all need a helping hand from time to time, and it's always useful when the source of support is knowledgeable on their subject. Building on a...
MPs: get customers in on pub tie debate
Cabinet minister Sadiq Khan and ex-sports minister Kate Hoey have called on hosts to involve their customers in the campaign for a fairer deal for...
Host hit by shock electricity bill
Another host has been sent a bombshell electricity bill — this time for £8,900 — after British Gas admitted under-estimating consumption. An...
Enterprise Inns could sell and leaseback 100 more pubs
Enterprise Inns could offload a further 100 pubs through sale and leaseback deals if the seven sites it is looking to sell and let back at next...
Time to plan your festive beer lists
Beer experts are already urging pubs to think about their festive beer line-ups, including brands especially aimed at women. The BitterSweet...
Service, the final frontier
Customers appreciate a value offer for their pub experience, but one of the best ways to get an edge is well-trained and motivated staff, says The PMA Team.
Licensee hits out at TENs "nightmare
A frustrated licensee who wants to host more live music has branded the system for applying for temporary event notices (TENs) a "time-consuming...
Food Sourcing focus: Reveal your sources
Seasonality has undoubtedly become a bit of a buzzword in catering, with seemingly every operation from Michelin starred chefs to roadside burger...