Pub Doctor: Take a good look at yourself
People are the heart of your pub business. From the selection that you hire to the customers who visit, people drive things forwards and are a key...
Archives for September 21, 2010
Red Lion in Yardley, Hastings: a quiet revolution
In just one year licensee Diane Hill and her husband Mark have increased weekly turnover at the Red Lion in Yardley Hastings, from £3,000 to...
CBI expects slower economic growth in 2011
There's good news and there's bad news for the UK economy, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The business organisation said...
Underage sales tips offered at RDR summit
Insights into by-law plans to stop cheap supermarket alcohol also on offer at the Responsible Drinks Retailing conference.
Foreign satellite solicitor's £38K bill over appeal
A solicitor has agreed to pay £38,000 in legal costs after an appeal over a licensee's conviction was abandoned.
SNP slates Labour and Tories over minimum pricing
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has slammed the "unholy alliance" of Labour and Tories for scuppering minimum pricing in Scotland.
'Minimum pricing alcohol plan facing defeat'
The Scottish government's plans for minimum drink pricing are set to be defeated at Holyrood, despite a last-minute offer to save the measure....
Robert Sayles: Witchdoctors, magical potions and BDMs
Last month my wife and I went to Kenya for a bit of a break. I've been away for quite a while so the trip brought back some fond memories. During...
Pete Robinson: Pub closures? All in your imagination, says ASH
First the good news. Apparently there have been no pub closures since the imposition of the smoking ban. In fact this industry has never had it so...
Sky Sports to show Masters in 3D
The US Masters at Augusta National Golf Club will now be shown in 3D on Sky Sports next year. Sky will also have coverage of the par-3 contest from...
Tofan Bars to open Narnia-style Betsy Smith
A new London bar offering hot cocktails served in teacups and jam jars and a giant Narnia-style wardrobe seating area is to open.
James Brokenshire backs PASS ID cards
Home Office minister James Brokenshire has urged operators to accept PASS (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) cards as ID for alcohol sales.
Wetherspoon nets exclusive deal on Jeremiah Weed
JD Wetherspoon will be the exclusive stockist for the launch of a sweet-tea based liqueur from the US. The spirit, called Jeremiah Weed, is owned by...
Duty-bound to help pub trade
Ministers must give brewers tax breaks to cut pub closures and ease financial woes, says Roger Protz.
Drink-drive limit cut could 'decimate' early doors trade
A cut in the drink-drive limit would "decimate" early evening trade and lead to further pub closures, according to a leading regional brewer. Oliver...
Solicitors face £38,000 pay-out over foreign satellite appeal
A legal firm at the centre of the battle over foreign satellite football is facing a pay-out of £38,000 after an appeal over a licensee's conviction...
Update: Scottish minimum price defeated
The Scottish Government's plans to introduce a minimum price on alcoholic drinks has been defeated at Holyrood today. The Scottish Conservatives...
Ginger beer brand Crabbie's launch snacks range
The company behind popular alcoholic ginger beer brand Crabbie's has launched a spin-off snacks range. Crabbie's Nuts include a Luxury Ginger Spiced...
SNP minimum price plan rejected
The Scottish government has suffered a potentially fatal blow in its plan to bring in minimum pricing after opposition parties again rejected the...
Minister backs PASS cards as ID in pubs
Home Office minister James Brokenshire has moved to give licensees the confidence to accept Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) cards as ID. The...