Pete Brown: Publicans invented the notion of multi-tasking
One of the most curious phrases in the English language is: "One day I'd like to retire and run a pub." I hear it fairly often, and yet it makes no...
Archives for October 27, 2010
'World's fastest beer drinker aiming for Guinness record'
A Chinese man claims to be the fastest beer drinker in the world. Zhang Fengzhong is able to drink 640ml (1.3 pints) of beer in just 3.17 seconds....
Pubco-probe MP queries tie reform
The MP heading the on-going investigation into pubcos says he doesn't feel problems in the industry are being sufficiently addressed. Adrian Bailey,...
Fear for pubs over pension reform
There is growing concern over how pubs will deal with having to automatically enroll all staff into pension schemes. For the first time employers...
Gerry O'Brien: Celebrating 25 years as licensee at the Churchill Arms
This year is a bit of a milestone for me. I am celebrating 25 years of being a licensee here at the Churchill Arms. This means everything to me. This...
Exclusive Interview: BrewDog Aberdeen opens its jaws
Licensing laws. They can really be a total kill-joy can't they? All you want to do is offer customers who tattoo your brand logo on their body free...
The test team: keeping an eye on ID checks
Figures released on underage sales last week offered signs of encouragement for the pub trade. Test purchasing company Serve Legal revealed that so...
Cobra urges pubs to aid curry sales
Cobra is encouraging pubs to build curry sales with a starter pack that includes recipes and PoS material. With Indian food one of the nation's...
Party Drinks: Serve up a celebration
The season to be jolly is nearly upon us. For many pubs this also means a jump in sales of what you might call 'occasion' drinks. The term applies...
Enterprise's Simon Townsend on pub safety
The PMA Team spoke to Enterprise Inns' Simon Townsend about the impact of Paul Lee's death on the company and its business practices.
Old Hall Inn: banking on a challenge
Noli Dinkovski talks to former international banker Daniel Capper about resurrecting family business the Old Hall Inn in Whitehough, Derbyshire.
Stevenage clubs warned over 'price fixing'
Operators of three nightclubs have been warned they may be breaching competition law by agreeing not to sell drinks below £1.50. Under a...
Lansley offers hope war on alcohol could end
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has raised hopes the war on alcohol could be over after admitting "prohibition doesn't work". Around 100 senior...
Police target pre-loaders in Herts hotspot
Pre-loaders are being targeted by police and facing a ban from a town centre as part of a bid to clean-up the area's image. Police in Watford have...
London licensees not keen on mayor's drunk test
Licensees are unconvinced Boris Johnson's proposed "24/7" sobriety programme would make their lives any easier. London's mayor wants to trial a pilot...
Beer Matters: The importance of being tasty
Perks of the job come in all shapes and sizes, but employees at a certain Bury St Edmunds brewery have one they are especially proud of. Every...
Rekorderlig seals draught-cider deal at Pitcher & Piano
Swedish premium cider brand Rekorderlig is set to launch into draught format after securing a listing with Pitcher & Piano.
Wetherspoon diners' meal planner
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is giving customers with special dietary requirements the opportunity to plan their pub meal online.
Autumn Food: Fall for new season flavours
To team well with Bonfire Night and the cold weather, some much-adored hearty dishes are in order this November. The baked potato has been a...
BrewDog: Keg is the future
The boss of controversial Scottish brewer BrewDog has hit out at cask ale for failing to attract younger drinkers - declaring keg ale the "future" of...
Given the will, there's a way
Many freehold pubs are changing hands despite talk of hamstrung banks unwilling to lend money, says The PMA Team.
Beer Quality: Cask's worth the hassle
Last month's Cask Report prompted some well-deserved and much-needed backslapping among Britain's cask ale brewers and supporters. But behind the...
Masterchef lifts pub's trade
A Leicestershire pub has seen trade boosted by the appearance of its young chef on TV's Masterchef: The Professionals. The success of Stacey Warr,...
BrewDog dwarf campaigns for two-thirds pint measure
BrewDog has conducted the world's smallest protest — consisting of a four-foot five-inch dwarf — to push for a two-thirds pint measure.
Councils call for licence fee powers
Councils have asked the Government for the right to set their own alcohol licence fees to plug shortfalls in their funding. This raises fears that...
BrewDog's dwarf takes case for two thirds of a pint to Westminster
Maverick independent Scottish brewers BrewDog, have employed a dwarf to hold a weeklong protest in Westminster in support of the introduction of two...
Pubwatch: licensees need same protection as nurses
Licensees should be given the same level of protection from assault as nurses, according to the group National Pubwatch. The group, which supports...