Fireball to take on the might of Jägermeister
Hi-Spirits hopes to take on the might of Jägermeister as it launches cinnamon flavoured whisky Fireball in the UK on-trade in time for the Christmas...
Archives for October 21, 2010
'Killer on the run after pub landlord is murdered for refusing to serve a drink'
A landlord was found murdered behind his pub yesterday after he refused to serve a drink. The publican, named locally as Stevie Curran, 47, suffered...
Rekorderlig targets mulled wine market
The cider, made from apple, vanilla and cinnamon, can be served warm or cold. Bartenders are encouraged to add Grand Marnier or Cointreau to it to...
Powder Train opens second pub with Marco Pierre White
Pub company Powder Train has opened its second joint venture with Marco Pierre White. The Kings Arms, in Henley Common, near Fernhurst, West Sussex,...
Destination pubs offer best service
Food-led destination pubs provide the best customer service in the pubs and bars sector, according to a new survey.
Pub takeaways: a slice of the action
John Porter looks at how pubs can profit from the growing takeaway market and talks to licensees who have successfully implemented an offer.
Greene King: man deserves a proper pint
Greene King has unveiled its £1m ad campaign for IPA with the tagline: "Man Deserves a Proper Pint". The tongue-in-cheek campaign focuses on how...
Luminar posts £36m first half loss
Nightclub operator Luminar Group said it believes it can reverse its declining fortunes after announcing a £36m loss for the first six months of the...
Malibu's all-year appeal
Laid-back Caribbean coconut rum Malibu is refusing to take it easy this winter, with a raft of on-trade initiatives designed to show the spirit as a...
AB InBev trialling dual font for Stella
AB InBev is running a dual font trial for Stella Artois offering cold or extra cold variants with a possible roll-out.
Caterers urged to enter GBPFA 2011
Pub caterers are being urged not to miss the opportunity to raise the profile of their pub's food offer by entering the Great British Pub Food Awards 2011.
MPs give boost to smoking campaign
A Tory MP is using the weight of MPs' support for relaxing the smoking ban to lobby the Government to look again. A total of 86 MPs voted in favour...
CAMRA to fight on after pubco ruling
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has vowed to "maintain pressure" on pubcos after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) ruling.
Sea change in the pub marketplace
The independent sector is set to gain from the large companies shedding pubs, says The PMA Team.
10 minutes with...
The Publican: What made you decide on bartending as a career? Chris As a youngster I was always down the pub with my dad and it was so welcoming and...