Brewers Fayre in "all you can eat" offer
Brewers Fayre, the value pub restaurant brand by Whitbread, is to rollout an "all you can eat" offer across eight of its pubs to run alongside its...
Archives for July 26, 2010
Punch's code of practice gets formal accreditation
The BII's Benchmarking and Accreditation Service (BIIBAS) has announced it has formally accredited the code of practice of Punch Partnerships, the...
Operators review FSA calorie information scheme
A clutch of operators that took part in a trial of labelling menus with calorie information have decided not to continue with the scheme.
Punch's code gets BIIBAS stamp
Punch Taverns' code of practice with tenants has been formally accredited for clarity under the BIIBAS scheme.
'I'll have what he's having' is a genetic response'
Dutch researchers have found those carrying the long version of the dopamine D4 7-repeat genotype are more susceptible to excessive drinking...
Pubs targeted in bogus ad scam
Bogus callers are targeting pubs in south Wales to pay for ads in magazines — according to one Chepstow host. Ian Mayrick, licensee at the Coach...
CAMRA member launches Edinburgh pub guide
A Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) member has released a book to help ale-lovers visiting Edinburgh find good pubs.
Licensee expands consultancy business to help pubs
A former BII Licensee of the Year is ramping up his consultancy business to help others in the pub trade. Long-time Wadworth tenant Phil Davision...
Traffic light system makes for safer pubs
Police in Cambridge say a traffic light system has helped two pubs raise their safety standards. They kept track of alcohol-related disorder and...
Bateman's balance of power
Stuart Bateman, managing director of George Bateman & Son, hates the word "tie" and wants a partnership with his tenants, says Roger Protz.
SIA revokes 624 licences
Doorstaff licences are being revoked or suspended at an increasing rate, according to figures from the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
MPs pledge to do their bit for pubs
MPs across the country have pledged to stick up for the pub after learning more about the trade during Proud of Pubs Week. On Friday, scores of...
Managed pubs boost Hydes' annual results
Hydes, the Manchester brewer and pub operator, said a "solid" performance by its 14-strong managed pub estate helped boost its annual pre-tax...
Finance funding still tough for small businesses
Small businesses are still finding access to finance tough, the Forum of Private Business has said as it welcomed Government moves to free up...
Proud licensees to guest edit The Publican
A couple of licensees are being given the chance to get to grips with The Publican after winning the title of Britain's Proudest Pub. During Proud...
Property: there's value in them thar hills
There is a high density of licensed premises in the north-east and Noli Dinkovski discovers buyers from the south are finding some real bargains.