Gordon's Elderflower Gin launched
An elderflower version of Gordon’s Gin is rolling out this month.
Archives for February 13, 2014
Pubs ramp up activity for Valentine's Day
Sheila McWattie looks at some ways to tempt love birds into your pub this Valentine's Day.
Licence fee hike threat as Home Office begins consultation
The Home Office has opened a public consultation on a move from centrally-set to locally-set licence fees.
Heineken UK to challenge ASA Kronenbourg ruling
Heineken is to challenge an Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling after it upheld two complaints that the brewer misled consumers about the provenance of Kronenbourg 1664.
The US sure has a thirst for cider
Ever the professional, Pete Brown misses out on ‘cider karaoke’ in Chicago to share his thoughts on the US craft cider scene.
Cock scratchings newest bar snack to hit pubs
Cock scratchings are the newest addition to the bar snack menus in town.
No cast-iron reassurances over deposits for Punch tenants
Politicians usually duck hypothetical questions. But in this instance a politician has asked one, and demanded an answer.
Pub property agents slam ACV procedures
Property agents have spoken out against councils listing pubs as assets of community value (ACV), saying the process is “long” and “unwieldy”.
Campaigner Borel 'still confident' of VAT cut despite Government rejection
Industry VAT campaigner Jacques Borel has said that his optimism about the likelihood of securing a VAT cut for the sector has not diminished despite Treasury minister David Gauke appearing to reject the idea.
Greene King's Belhaven wins pub fish and chips accolade
Belhaven Pubs has been named the Best Foodservice Outlet Serving Fish and Chips at the National Fish and Chips awards ceremony.
Blackpool's EMRO rejection could 'spell the end' of the measure, says licensing law firm
Blackpool Council licensing committee’s rejection of an early morning restriction order (EMRO) could “spell the end of the EMRO” – that’s according to a leading licensing law firm.
Adnams and Camden Town Brewery launch collaboration beer
Adnams has teamed up with the Camden Town Brewery to create ‘South Town Red Ale’, a 4.9% ABV limited-edition cask beer.