Scots polluter pays levy is 'fraught with danger'
Scottish Government plans to impose a social responsibility tax on pubs within the new Alcohol Act are "fraught with danger", according to the...
Archives for March 2, 2011
John Roberts to leave Fuller's
John Roberts, managing director of Fuller's Beer Company, is leaving the company next week after 15 years with the business in order to pursue what...
Harbottle replaces Crabtree at Atmosphere
David Crabtree has stepped down as chief executive of Atmosphere Bar and Clubs. Former JDW chief operating officer Paul Harbottle will replace him.
Taste of Kent Awards presented
The Taste of Kent Awards were presented last week with gongs going to 12 outstanding pubs, breweries and food ad drink producers. Kent Dining Pub of...
JDW opens pub with nightclub hours
Managed operator JD Wetherspoon re-opened the former Blu Bambu nigtclub in Sunderland yesterday after a £1.2m investment — and is believed to have...
McMullen's to trial new tenancy agreement
McMullen's, the Hertford-based brewer and pub operator, is to offer new tenants a deal that sees them keep their takings in exchange for a percentage...
Belfast pubco in administration
A west Belfast based pub company that has a chain of pubs in the city has gone into administration. Castle Street Inns owns six bars, which are...
Whitbread buys Coffee Nation
Whitbread, the leisure group, has this morning reported a 6.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the 50 weeks to 17 February 2011, driven by strong...
What happened to the power of personality in pubs?
Dave Daly reflects on the changes to the managed-house system since he entered the trade.
Right royal pub festivities
Pubs are capitalising on royal-wedding fever with a range of imaginative food promotions. London pub operators ETM Group and Renaissance have...
Making Spanish wine work in pubs
Spanish wines offer a wealth of opportunities for canny pub licensees with new varietals and upcoming regions. Robyn Black reports.