Cobra Beer celebrates a year in partnership with Molson Coors
Cobra beer founder Lord Bilimoria and brewing giant Molson Coors yesterday celebrated the first anniversary of the Cobra Beer Partnership (CBC) joint...
Archives for June 3, 2010
Time to reclaim £10m on music licences
It is now time for pubs to reclaim up to £10m in refunds for over payments on music licences. Earlier this year, the Phonographic Performance Ltd...
Mike Benner: let's reward good pubs
CAMRA has become a real force for change. And much of that is down to chief executive Mike Benner, reports Phil Mellows.
Harrow scoops Heart of Community award
The Harrow in London has scooped the top prize in Mitchells and Butlers Heart of the Community Awards.
Whiting & Hammond moves into training
Whiting & Hammond has been chosen to operate the training kitchens and restaurant at the new £20m West Kent College.
Meredith Group adds third London pub
Gastropub operator the Meredith Group has opened its third pub after acquiring a new free-of-tie lease for the former Mason Arms in London.
Punch lessee has rent cut by 60%
A Punch lessee has had his rent reduced by 60%, after a judge said an earlier rent review was not valid. George Scott has been involved in a...
Sales of St Austell beers increase 20%
Cornish brewer and retailer St Austell has reported that sales of its own brews are up 20% so far in 2010. The company is investing in new...
Spurs to turn pub into a ticket office
A pub popular with Spurs fans has been closed down by the club to make way for a ticket office.
Everards profits on the up
Leicester brewer and retailer Everards has reported an increase in operating profit for its most recent year despite an decrease in turnover. The...
World Cup: last minute tips for pubs
Sonya Hook reports how pubs can make the most of the World Cup as the seven-day countdown begins.
Becks Vier revisits music and the arts
A series of mini music festivals will be taking place in pubs across the country this summer, as part of the 2010 campaign for Beck's Vier. Artists...
Bulaitis opens 4th Le Mistral venue
Ever So Sensible, headed by former M&B executive Chris Bulaitis has opened its fourth Le Mistral French-style bistro.