Greene King unveils 'how to' guides for licensees
Greene King has launched a number of "how to" guides to help new licensees understand their lease or tenancy agreements. The guides cover topics...
Archives for October 24, 2010
Airport ops with a sting in the tail
Peter Coulson explains why airport bar operators do not need a premises licence, after the issue was raised following sting tests at Gatwick Airport.
'Councillors' city centre pub crawl'
Cardiff councillors have taken to the streets after dark to witness first-hand the effects of the city's £400m night-time economy. On Friday night,...
Lady Gaga drops into London pub
Controversial popstar Lady Gaga surprised regulars at a London pub on Saturday night by strolling in for a pint. Arriving at the Raven in Chiswick...
Saki Bar wins appeal over noise problems
A famous music bar has won an appeal against its licence revocation after taking steps to deal with noise problems. An acoustic lobby, limiting...
Edinburgh stands by pub loo capacity policy
Edinburgh City Council is standing by moves to cut capacity at pubs over lack of toilet provision — despite relenting at one venue.
Caroline Nodder: Cuts will affect public's willingness to spend
So, the axe has fallen. Our new Chancellor George Osborne got his first taste of what it's like to perform on the big political stage last week when...
Pub co-operatives: creating a dream team
Pub co-operatives are one way of saving community locals under threat. Phil Mellows investigates the effectiveness of the business model. There can...
Edinburgh pub wins fight over loo capacity
An Edinburgh pub has won a landmark legal battle against the city's council after the venue was ordered to cut its capacity over of a lack of female...
SIBA attacks beer references in underage drinking report
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has hit out at a report on underage drinking for suggesting beer is a major part of the problem. The...
Loungers to open two more Cosy Clubs
Multiple operator Loungers is set to open two more Cosy Club sites in Bath and Exeter, following its success in Taunton. The company is aiming to...
Hamish Champ: I was a Teenage Binge Drinker
I have a confession to make. I was an underage binge drinker. When I was 14 I got hammered while on holiday in Austria with my parents. We were...
Pub Bitch: Good cheer and sarcasm
Wine bar worship In case you missed it Alcohol Awareness Week has been and gone. You mean you weren't aware of alcohol last week? Shame on you. The...
High street pubs fall short on service standards
High street and community pubs are falling short with their customer service standards compared to food-led destination outlets, research has found....
Joule's Pale Ale re-launched after four decade gap
The long-awaited re-launch of Joule's Pale Ale has finally arrived after a wait of almost four decades. The new Joule's Brewery in Market Drayton...
Underage drinking costs NHS £19m a year
Underage drinking, fuelled by the "ludicrously cheap price of alcohol" in supermarkets, is costing the National Health Service £19m a year. The...