Surrey licensee urges Tripadvisor to create pub listing
A Surrey licensee is urging TripAdvisor to create a specific, single pub listing on its website to make it easier for customers to find pubs, leave feedback and avoid confusion.
Archives for November 20, 2013
Hull licensees welcome UK City of Culture boost
Publicans in Hull have expressed delight at the news that the city will be crowned the UK City of Culture in 2017 and believe the successful bid will help boost trade.
Beer-tie is an 'extraordinary thing' claims leading restaurateur
The beer tie is an “extraordinary thing” the co-founder of Loch Fyne Restaurants and chief executive of Blanc Brasseries Mark Derry told the Pub Retail Summit last week.
Does the pub industry have a vision for future success?
Two retail veterans issued separate but similar challenges to the pub sector at our recent Pub Retail Summit, writes Rob Willock.
Entrepreneurial duo launch Suburban Inns pub group
A pair of West Midlands-based entrepreneurs have formed a new pub group under the banner Suburban Inns and opened their first site — the Village, in Moseley, Birmingham.
Enterprise eyes managed pub move
Enterprise Inns is considering a move to directly manage its better pubs, and also to introduce turnover-related rents, chief operating officer Simon Townsend has told analysts.
BBPA accused of 'duping' Government over pub closure figures
Nearly one in six pubs that were operating as tenancies in 2005 are no longer trading in that capacity — leading to accusations that the Government is being deceived over pub closure statistics.
Events lead the way in boosting pubs’ sales, says study
Most consumers are unaware of events organised by their local pub, a new survey from CGA Peach has revealed.
Newcastle licensees urged to check rateable value
Licensees in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are being urged to check the rateable value (RV) of their premises in order to save thousands of pounds a year.
Pubs cited as solution to adult social care 'crisis'
Pubs may be the answer for the adult social care crisis, the director for adult wellbeing at Herefordshire Council this week claimed
Pub trade welcomes change to alcohol-related hospital admission statistics
The pub trade has broadly welcomed a move by Public Health England to alter the way it reports alcohol-related hospital admission statistics.
Allergen law ‘fatal for pub specials board’
Allergen legislation due next December could "kill spontaneity" in pub kitchens.
New look unveiled for Magners cider
Magners is to get a new look later this month, to help reinforce the brand’s Irish heritage.
Local authorities urged to use existing powers to tackle alcohol disorder
Local authorities do not require additional powers to tackle alcohol disorder but need to use them properly, the director of regulation and enforcement at Birmingham City Council has said.
Pubs celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Pubs are celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day this Thursday (21 November).