Sharp's launches Atlantic Pale Ale
Sharp’s Brewery is releasing Atlantic Pale Ale, a new golden ale that is its first permanent cask beer since 2005.
Archives for May 27, 2014
Proper pension planning prevents publican penury
No personal pension — that’s the reality for the majority of pub licensees, who are leaving themselves at risk of financial insecurity in later life, according to the PMA’s latest survey of its readership.
Drinkaware to expand campaign to help consumers cut down on alcohol
Drinkaware plans to expand its campaign to help consumers cut down their alcohol intake, after piloting kits to encourage people to change their drinking behaviour.
PMA survey reveals pensions timebomb for publicans
Licensees are sitting on a potential pensions timebomb, with the majority not making any provision for their retirement, according to new PMA reader research.
Campaigners celebrate success in community asset bid for Brighton pub
A campaign group hoping to save a Victorian pub has won the right to have it listed as an asset of community value (ACV).
ACPO licensing chair urges police to work with pubs
The police should work with publicans to resolve issues rather than seeking to close down venues, a senior licencing official has said.
Polling station pubs attract new customers
Pubs hosting polling stations can attract new business and win back locals, according to licensees who combined the bar and the ballot box last week.
Fuller’s launch new chef scholarship
London brewer and pub company Fuller, Smith & Turner have added to their training programme for chefs by launching a new three stage Chef Scholarship.
Licensee loses change of use application for second time
A Norfolk landlady has lost a second application for her pub to change use, after the local council insisted the business could still be viable.
Top tips for pubs on driving midweek custom
With news that weekday visits are now driving the growth in footfall for many pubs, now is the time for operators to keep that momentum going by planning marketing tactics that grow customer spend once they’re in the door. Here are some top marketing...
Pesto aims to pass 100 site threshold
North-west-based pub and restaurant chain Pesto could expand beyond 100 sites, owner Neil Gatt has said.
Home Office launches crackdown on student pub crawls
Universities will have to prove they are discouraging their students from taking part in pub crawls, under a pilot scheme launched today.