Revere Pub Company names new targets
Revere Pub Company, Marston’s premium pub arm, is looking for sites across the country as it looks to grow its 18-strong Pitcher & Piano estate and unbranded portfolio this year.
Archives for April 1, 2014
Landlord 'trapped' in his pub by ACV listing
A Shropshire landlord has voiced his despair at feeling “trapped in his pub after a tribunal upheld a council’s decision to list it as an asset of community value (ACV).
Pubco reform campaigners demand action from Vince Cable
The Fair Deal for Your Local campaign has written to Business Secretary Vince Cable to urge him press ahead with pubco reform.
Business rates changes come into effect
Changes to business rates that could see extra savings for pubs and restaurants have now come into effect.
London Wine Fair to showcase beer for the first time
The London Wine Fair is moving into beer for the first time in its 34 year history.
Grand Union confirms plans for 20 new sites over next three years
Grand Union, the eight-strong London-based bar group backed by serial sector investor Luke Johnson, has confirmed plans to expand by 20 new sites over the next three years as it launches a new phase of its growth strategy.
David Cameron pledges to 'look very carefully' at pubcos
David Cameron insisted the Government would ‘look very carefully at the activities of some pub companies’ but stopped short of saying when legislation would be brought in.
US shot brand Fire Eater launches in the UK
Roll up! Roll up! A new circus-inspired shot brand from the US is about to hit UK pubs and bars.
Shepherd Neame visitor centre shortlisted for tourism award
Shepherd Neame’s visitor centre has been shortlisted in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014.
WKD ads fall foul of ASA rules
Alcopop brand WKD has been rapped over the knuckles by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for three of its adverts.
6 things successful cider brands have in common
With consumers demanding an ever more adventurous choice of ciders, Jessica Mason identifies six trends that successful brands are adopting to survive and thrive
Pub finance specialist says banks are 'desperate to lend'
A pub finance specialist has defended the Liberal Democrats’ adoption of ‘pro-pub’ policies last month and claimed that banks are “desperate to increase lending” to small businesses, after property agents slammed the measures as “naïve” and difficult to...
Pub trade slams Public Health England's 'inappropriate' statistics
Industry figures have criticised Public Health England’s “inappropriate” use of statistics and called for the Government agency to start engaging with the alcohol industry.
'Giant' vending machine installed in pub car park to replace village shop
A Derbyshire pub has become "a tourist destination" after its tenants installed a large vending machine, stocking a host of household essentials, in its car park.
Pubs have eight minutes to serve a customer a drink before they'll walk out
Pub and bar goers are only willing to wait eight minutes for a drink and 12 minutes for food before leaving to go elsewhere, new research has revealed.
Wales proposes minimum pricing and e-cigarette ban
The Welsh Government has set out its intention to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol and is proposing to ban e-cigarettes in pubs and other enclosed spaces.