High Court upholds pubwatch bans
The High Court has upheld the right of pubwatches to ban individuals from their pubs without question — as long as police and councils aren't...
Archives for October 7, 2009
Comment: Onwards and upwards with cask's good news
Propaganda [prop-uh-gan-duh ]1) Information, ideas or rumours deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution,...
Pub vouchers to be launched across the trade
The first ever voucher scheme designed for use solely across the on-trade is set to be launched next month - and pubs are being urged to get...
The high price of dishonest property deals
Wetherspoon's (JDW's) former retained agents Van de Berg (VdB) were paid £14m in fees between 1996 and 2005, and located about 600 pubs for us....
Licensee's fury over beer delivery dispute
An angry licensee is being forced to carry his own beer kegs to his cellar because of an on-going safety dispute between his landlord and Carlsberg....
Theakstons ads claim cask beer is 'sign of a better pub'
Theakstons is running a series of adverts in the national press based around a play on traditional pub signs. The 'sign of a better pub' campaign is...
Jameson launches on-trade sampling campaign
Jameson is targeting the on-trade with sampling activity aimed at reaching its target 24-35 year old male audience. Throughout October, Pernod...
'Capital bans alcohol from streets'
Drinking on the streets of Cardiff has been banned under new laws designed to tackle anti-social behaviour. An order banning drinking in public...
Mulholland: Time for a manifesto for the Great British Pub
For once, it has been good to see pro-pub agendas in evidence. The Beer Group, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and CAMRA all had a presence...
Magners cider sales still sliding
The UK's love affair with Magners cider continued to cool in 2009, with sales of the brand slipping two per cent in the six months to August 31,...
Cobra to get £10m investment
A total of £10m will be invested by the Cobra Beer Partnership, the joint venture between Molson Coors and Cobra founder Karan Bilimoria, over the...
Lord Bilimoria: I plan to clear Cobra debts
Lord Karan Bilimoria has pledged to clear money owed to Cobra Beer's unsecured creditors out of profits from his joint venture with Molson Coors, the...
Victory in Pubwatch court case
National Pubwatch is celebrating today after a judge ruled that pubs have an "unrestricted right" to ban amyone from their premises. The High Court...
More pubs to get top hygiene grades
More pubs are expected to receive a top rating in the national Scores on the Doors food-hygiene scheme under the latest changes. The scheme will see...
Magners volumes in the UK stabilise
Magners producer C&C Group has reported that its UK volumes are stabilising with a fall of just 2% in the six months ended 31 August. Growth in...
Our rural pub: the Wheel Inn
Licensees: Marie Richards and Pete Walters Pub: The Wheel Inn Location: Pennington, near Lymington, Hampshire Time in the pub: 21 months Staff: 2...
Girl glasses to be designed
The BitterSweet Partnership is currently working with a designer to create some bespoke beer glasses that will appeal to a female audience.
Our community pub: the Stanley Arms
Licensee: Steve Bennett Pub: The Stanley Arms Location: Portslade, near Brighton, West Sussex Time in the pub: 7 years Staff: 7 Sales mix: 95%...
New "brand proposition" for Magners to be rolled out next summer
C&C Group is planning to roll out what its chief executive John Dunsmore said would be a "new brand proposition" for its Magners cider next...
Martin slams 'artificial' pub rents
JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has called for action to make the pub property market more transparent and counter the "huge" potential for...
£10m campaign to boost Cobra's food credentials
The Cobra beer brand is getting a makeover in a drive to take it from its Indian Restautant roots and promote it as an accompaniment to a wide range...
Shock pub business rates rise
Evidence of shocking business rates hikes has emerged, with some licensees set to see bills more than double from next April. The news follows stark...
City Diary — 8 October
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Tenants missing out on new AWPs
Pub tenants are missing out on up to £1,000 of revenue from the new higher stakes and prizes AWP machines because they are not keeping cash hoppers...
Our high street pub: Woody's
Licensee: Natalie Coleshill Pub: Woody's Location: Northwood Hills, North London Time in the pub: six months Staff: 6 Sales mix: 100% wet (but soon...
Sell More, Save More: meet the pubs
It's time to get down to business. From across the UK they have applied - and now The Publican and our team of category champions have identified the...
Pubs face shocking rates rises
Pubs are facing a huge hike in their business rates from next April, with fears that some will be forced to close in the wake of the increases....