Fentiman's launches alcoholic ginger beer
Fentiman's, best known for its traditional adult soft drinks, has just released a new alcoholic ginger beer. Hollows Superior Ginger Beer, at 4 per...
Archives for October 28, 2010
Bob Neill MP appointed Community Pubs Minister
The government has appointed Bob Neill MP (a Minister in the Department of Communities and Local Government) as minister responsible for community...
Scottish councils urged to pursue minimum price through bylaws
Scottish licensing boards should follow the lead set by Manchester and strive to bring in local minimum pricing using bylaws, a trade chief has...
More JPs given pub ban powers
New powers that let magistrates ban troublemakers from pubs are being introduced in a further 25 areas of the country on Monday (1 November).
UCL opens first boutique hotel
UCL, the expanding pub restaurant management operator run by Ross Sanders, opens its first exclusive boutique style hotel today.
Miller's Collection appoints exec chef
Home counties pub company Miller's Collection has appointed an executive chef to oversee the food offer at its three pubs. Kevin Chandler, currently...
Jongleurs names David Elphick as new MD
David Elphick has been appointed as MD of Comedy Club operator, Jongleurs. Elphick, who earlier this year founded Momo Leisure with Jez King as a...
Barracuda re-opens Alchemist after refurb
Barracuda is taking its Smith & Jones brand in a new direction with the reopening of the Alchemist in Houndsditch, central London following a...
Bob Neill is Community Pubs Minister
Conservative MP Bob Neill has been appointed as Community Pubs Minister, following pressure from the Campaign for Real Ale.
Licensees can now buy promotional material online
Drinks giant Diageo has launched a new website to help licencees buy point of sale (PoS) material online. In addition to the range of free PoS...
Licensees ready for British Pub Week boost
British Pub Week kicks off on Saturday — creating an opportunity for licensees to increase footfall for Halloween and the following week, including...
Good Pub Guide to charge for inclusion
Pubs are set to be charged up to £200 for the privilege of appearing in the Good Pub Guide from next year. Fiona Stapley, who has edited the book...
New pubs banned in Scottish county
A Scottish county has become the first in the country to ban new pubs, clubs and off-licences from almost every street in the area. The...
Hobgoblin hijacks Stella Artois World Draught Master
Marston's beer brand pulled a publicity stunt outside the Stella Artois competition last night in London.
Pub condiments: bit on the side
Condiments can leave more of an impression on customers than you might think. Claire Elliott explores different ways to make the right impact. In...
Beefeater's steak menu for National Steak Week
Whitbread brand Beefeater Grill offered a steak menu devised by celebrity chef Simon Rimmer during last week's National Steak Week (18 to 24...
SIA: no change before Olympics
No significant changes to the SIA doorstaff licensing regime will take place before the London 2012 Olympics.
USA's Chris Myers wins Stella Artois World Draught Master
Chris Myers from The Unites States of America was crowned Stella Artois World Draught Master last night in London.
City Diary — 28 October
All the latest rumour and gossip from the City.
Hamish Stoddart: a peach of an idea
Peach managing director Hamish Stoddart tells Phil Mellows about co-founding one of the most influential gastropub operations in the industry.