Archives for December 1, 2011

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Nottingham pubs get street ambassadors

By Gurjit Degun

Pubs, bars and restaurants in Nottingham city centre are getting an extra boost to pull in the punters as street ambassadors provide recommendations to tourists.

In at the deep end

By Rob Willock

So there I was, all set to write a gentle comment piece to mark my official first week as editor of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, saying what an honour it is to be joining the industry and thanking those I have so far met for making me feel welcome…...

BIS: An Interview with Brigid Simmonds

By Michelle Perrett

The Government’s response to the controversial Business, Innovation & Skills Committee (BISC) report into the pubco-tenant relationship last week revealed that it would not introduce a statutory code of practice overseen by an adjudicator.

Pub Profile: Drapers Arms, Islington

By Sheila McWattie

Nick Gibson, licensee of the Drapers Arms in Islington, north London, shares insights on his £1m-turnover business with Sheila McWattie.

Masterchef finalist joins pub

By Lesley Foottit

A finalist of a national TV cooking competition has taken the post as head chef of a Newcastle pub.

Greene King revenues pass £0.5bn

By John Harrington

Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, has reported H1 revenues of more than half a billion pounds for the first time, with the managed division and food sales in particular being credited for the growth.