The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794
One of the most rewarding duties that befalls the editor of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (besides all the press launches, beer tastings, industry dinners and, ahem, skiing trips) is to get involved with judging for the Publican Awards.
A publican has had to suspend alcohol sales for 28 days after failing two test-purchase operations last year, as part of a crackdown by police in the area.
MPs have highlighted the importance of pubs on high streets in a debate in the House of Commons on the future of town centres.
The introduction of the late-night levy (LNL) could cost the industry as much as £25m a year, according to a Home Office consultation launched last week.
On a return visit to this Somerset pub, trade consultant Ali Carter finds that manager Ben Scott has been busy putting into practice many of her suggestions, has already doubled turnover and is well on his way to taking on the tenancy of the Palmers outlet.
Tennent Caledonian is set to increase the price of its lager by £9.98 per barrel, and £9.99 on Magners Golden Draught – equivalent to a 2.2% rise.
British Gas is working to resolve a dispute with a licensee in Cumbria about a £46,000 bill after intervention by the PMA.
Brewer Carlsberg UK has appointed Benet Slay, former managing director of Diageo GB, as its new chief executive.
Four rival Welsh breweries have signed a ground-breaking deal to take on the leasehold of an historic pub that has been closed for the past nine months.
Beverage Brands has launched what it believes to be a ground-breaking non-alcoholic beer in response to increasing levels of health-consciousness.