Ken Livingstone attacks pubcos with launch of pub campaign
Former London mayor Ken Livingstone has launched a campaign to help save the capital's pubs, laying the blame largely at the feet of pubcos for...
Archives for August 9, 2010
New 'legal high' hits pubs in Scotland
Licensees should be on guard against another "legal high", which has caused around 20 users in Scotland to be hospitalised. Ivory Wave is sold as...
Pub refurb: one man's junk is another man's treasure
Getting creative with your interiors — even on a budget — could be just the thing to make customers take note, reports Rachel Barnes.
'Record-breaking' attendance at GBBF
The Great British Beer Festival defied gloomy expectations as visitor numbers jumped by 3,000 on last year, leading to a "record-breaking" event.
Aspall sets up 'Cyder Garden' in London pub
A South London pub has become home to the first "Cyder Garden" set up by Suffolk producer Aspall. And more are planned in other pubs next year as...
Trade holds up well after Cup humiliation
The World Cup gave a boost to the trade, which has been helped by the recent good weather, says Stephen Oliver.
Punch reveals roadshow dates
Punch Taverns has revealed the dates and venues for its annual roadshow event for 6,000-plus licensees. Trade consultant Phil Dixon will be hosting...
'£4 a pint looms amid soaring barley prices and VAT rise'
The pub price of a pint of beer, which has doubled in the last 19 years, looks set to climb further next year as poor barley harvests in Eastern...
Newquay hails successful underage drink crackdown
More than 1,000 cans and bottles have been confiscated from underage drinkers in Newquay this summer. The Street Safe scheme has also helped four or...
M&B investigates family 'unfriendly' pub
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is investigating one of its Hampshire pubs that allegedly forced a group of mothers and babies to leave.
Dates set for alcohol tax review workshops
The Government has announced a series of consultation dates for the industry to have its say on alcohol taxation. Its plans for re-classifying the definition of cider will be up for discussion.
GBBF enjoys record attendance
CAMRA enjoyed a record-breaking attendance at this year's Great British Beer Festival as nearly 67,000 people visited Earl's Court over the five...