Black on booze: bubbly over ice? Not at that price
Is pouring a drink over ice — be it cider or champagne — all you need to boost sales these days, asks drinks expert Robyn Black.
Archives for May 30, 2011
Gastropub chefs go head-to-head in Great British Menu
Two gastropub chefs — Tom Kerridge and Andrew Pern — are competing in the final of BBC Two's Great British Menu this week.
Blogging helps beer trade thrive
Social media scares some, and irks others, but it is increasingly influential and boosts pubs and brands, says Pete Brown.
Top chef for Timothy Taylor pub
A top chef has joined a Yorkshire Timothy Taylor pub with plans to implement a hotel-standard food offer. Richard Carlton has joined the Crossroads...
Marston's tenants back Retail Agreement
Nine out of 10 (93%) Marston's tenants signed up to its new quasi-franchise Retail Agreement would recommend the deal to others.
Pubs warned on illegal AWP machines
Pubs are being urged to double-check that they do not have any gaming machines that are operated illegally after a series of police seizures. The Gambling Commission seized evidence from nine licensed premises on 24 May.
St Austell revamps ale range
St Austell Brewery will be launching a new 3.8% ABV beer, called Trelawny, following a reassessment of its portfolio. Jeremy Mitchell, marketing and...
St Austell: profits up, turnover dips
St Austell, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, has reported a rise in profits for 2010 despite a slight dip in turnover. Operating profit before...