VK launches Halloween promotion
RTD brand VK is launching a promotion this weekend for Halloween called VK Vampire VKend with selected Luminar, Orchid and Marston's venues. Global...
Archives for October 25, 2010
Disgusting drinks: From the the not-so-super to bad Buckie
Phil Mellows discusses the merits of banning or restricting caffeine in alcoholic drinks.
SIBA to hold first ever Great Northern Beer Festival
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will hold its first northern beer festival later this week. The Great Northern Beer Festival runs from...
Couple buy two M&B freeholds — with the help of MA editor
The couple behind the UK's first deli-Pub have purchased the freeholds of the two Mitchells & Butlers franchised pubs they operate.
Purity to triple brewing capacity
Warwickshire-based brewer Purity is to triple its capacity after planning for a new 5,000 square foot brewhouse was approved. The new brewhouse will...
Clarity stamp for Timothy Taylor tenancies
Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor has gained "Crystal Mark" status for its pub tenancy agreements to show they are written in clear, plain English....
Brulines: beer monitoring business is challenging
Beer flow monitoring company Brulines has warned that underlying trade for the six months to 1 October may be "marginally" below expectations but in...
History in the Making as Stella Artois Serves Up Global Finale
The winner of the World Draught Master title has to show they have the ultimate level of expertise to triumph over the very best bar talent anywhere...
The Wetherspoon challenge
As if one Wetherspoon in town wasn't enough, what do you do if a second opens up? Tony Halstead visits Stourbridge to find out.
Cockburns take on second gastropub
Tim and Nick Cockburn, owners of the Prince Albert in Camden, London, are set to open their second gastropub in early December. The pair have taken...
Money pours in at Publican's quiz for WaterAid
Guests dug deep to raise thousands of pounds at The Publican's first ever charity pub quiz last night. Licensees, lawyers, brewers and beer lovers...
Coca-Cola staff to protest over cuts
Staff at seven Coca Cola Enterprise (CCE) sites are due to demonstrate tomorrow over the company's restructuring plans. CCE is planning a number of...