Licensees give cautious welcome to Ted Tuppen pledge over tied beer prices
Licensees have welcomed news that Enterprise may cap tied beer price rises, but have also warned that the offer could just be “smoke and mirrors”
Archives for November 7, 2013
The Big Interview: Rufus Hall, Orchid
Orchid boss Rufus Hall is on a charm offensive as he tells Rob Willock the story of the group’s rise and rise from the ashes of a pre-pack to a successful estate of 250 pubs that are positively blooming.
Pubs get involved in British Sausage Week
Pubs have been getting on board with British Sausage Week (4 to 10 November).
A celebration of grandeur
The architecturally stunning Nicholson’s pub estate — part of Mitchells & Butlers — launched its third beer festival of the year in mid-October, showing an ever-increasing dedication to cask, reports Roger Protz.
PMA and trade associations lobby MPs to support Better Rates for Pubs
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) and a range of trade associations are calling for MPs to support the campaign for lower and fairer business rates.
Cambridgeshire licensees quit trade after business washed away
A Cambridgeshire couple have been forced to leave the trade after a burst water main washed away 20 years’ worth of business.
Imbiba to launch third EIS fund
Imbiba, the investment vehicle led by John Connell, is poised to launch its third London Bar and Restaurant Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Fund, after raising £4.5m.
Loungers named operator of the year
Loungers was named operator of the year at the R200 Awards last night at Merchants Tavern in London’s Shoreditch, hosted by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s sister title Restaurant magazine.
Caledonian Brewery MD Stephen Crawley to step down
Caledonian Brewery, the Heineken-owned Scottish brewer, has announced that Stephen Crawley is to stand down as managing director at the end of 2013 after 20 years at the company.
Global Brands launches a glittery Corky's
Global Brands has unveiled its third sparkly drink under a month, an addition to its Corky’s shot range.
Pub caterers warned about fradulent bookings
Mobile and outside caterers have been warned to be vigilant when taking bookings as fictitious events are on the rise.
How pubs can seize the day
Something is troubling me about my regular days in town when, between meetings, I need to find somewhere to sit and tap out emails for an hour or so. Increasingly, I’m finding that pubs are shut before 4pm or 5pm, says Pete Brown.