Beer is good but tell that to the righteous
Brewing and beer drinking should be a source of national pride — why has it become so maligned, asks Roger Protz.
Archives for November 16, 2009
Analyst: Punch to see some First Quench leases return
Punch Taverns could also be affected by the administration of First Quench with a number of leasehold off-licences bouncing back to it, a City...
Aspall brings back mulled cider
Aspall will be providing some warming festive cheer for selected top-end on-trade outlets this Christmas. The cider producer is bringing back its...
Admiral pre-pack deal likely this week
Days after campaigners mounted a high profile protest over the eviction of one of its pub tenants, Admiral Taverns is facing the prospect of a...
'Lloyds takes £600m hit on Admiral pubs'
Lloyds Banking Group has been forced to swallow a £600m debt-for-equity swap at Admiral Taverns, the pubs group, in the latest fallout from the...
Buyers line up for 3D Entertainment
A clutch of would-be buyers are in preliminary talks over the sale of 3D Entertainment, according to M&C Report.
3D TV ad for Courvoisier
Maxxium UK is to launch a 3D advertisement for Courvoisier — it will air between 16-22 November 2009 as part of Channel 4's "3D Week".
Representing industry interests - or empire building?
It's not an understatement to say that last week's spats between various pub trade bodies failed to impress the Square Mile. Again. Speaking to a...
Corona ties up film festival sponsorship
Corona Extra is to sponsor new-talent film festival "exposures" — which is is showcasing an array of short films from all genres.
Call for national vote on sporting crown jewels
Trade leader Nick Bish has welcomed a report into the 'crown jewels' of British sport but said he would like the public quizzed on what should be...
Chris Maclean: The gloom merchants have had their day
I realise I am flying in the face of popular opinion, particularly amongst the writers of opinion that grace the forum pages, but I am utterly of the...
CAMRA backs Guy Ritchie's pub
Film director Guy Ritchie has received the support of CAMRA after noise complaints from neighbours threaten the pub with closure. Westminster...
Longshot raises £30m to buy pubs
The former owners of the Groucho Club and London's first 24-hour restaurant have raised £30m to buy pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels. Longshot,...
CAMRA backs Guy Ritchie's pub in noise row
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has voiced its support for Guy Ritchie's Mayfair pub in its noise row with Westminster Council.
Hamish Champ: Smoke On The Water? You betcha!
I think of myself as a pretty conscientious bloke. I open doors for people and I say 'thank you' to those who open doors for me. I let people into a...