Archives for January 22, 2013

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The Big Interview: Brenhan Magee, Broadway Bar & Grill

By Jessica Harvey

Brenhan Magee is known for hosting hedonistic nights in WC1. But now he has given west London’s Fulham Road a touch of his signature style — this time in the form of a bar, restaurant and private members’ club with roof terraces.

Top 10 tips on food safety in pubs

By Pat Perry

Food poisoning incidents can be very serious for pubs and have disastrous consequences, resulting in loss of trade or even closure. Here are 10 top tips for ensuring food safety in pubs.

Phene Arms, Chelsea, saved from closure

By Gurjit Degun

An historic pub in Chelsea, west London, has been saved from closure by the Planning Inspectorate after the owner sought planning permission to turn the site into housing.

First Pub is the Hub heritage project launched

By Michelle Perrett

Midsomer Murders and Game of Thrones actor, Owen Teale, launched the first pub heritage project at the Prince of Wales, Kenfig near Bridgend for his childhood friend and current landlord, Gareth Maund.

A victory for common sense in licensing process

By Poppleston Allen

There was an important, and little heralded, decision in the High Court just before Christmas. In Matthew Taylor v Manchester City Council & TCG Bars Ltd, the court was asked to consider to what extent, if at all, an application to vary a licence under...

Spirit Pub Company to undertake new franchise trial

By M&C Report

Spirit Pub Company is to embark on another round of franchise trials, after reporting “encouraging” results from its first eight, chief executive Mike Tye has told M&C Report.

Marston's reports 1.2% rise in like-for-like sales

By Mark Wingett

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 1.2% rise in like-for-like sales in its managed arm in the 16 weeks to 19 January, including growth of 5.8% over the festive period (three weeks to 5 January) and +10% on Christmas Day.