Great British Menu winner’s reaction
The winning pub chefs in Great British Menu 2014 have seen a big boost to trade since appearing in the nine-week show.
Archives for June 8, 2014
Bombardier star Rik Mayall dies aged 56
Rik Mayall, the face of Bombardier, has died at the age of 56.
Pub named and shamed for minimum wage underpayment
A Cheshire pub has been named and shamed for not paying its staff the minimum wage.
Fuller's former brewing manager joins InnBrighton as guest brewer
Brewing luminary Derek Prentice is back in charge of the tanks for the first time since retiring in January, as guest brewer at InnBrighton’s Laine Brewery.
Everards revives historic brewing name in latest Project William partnership
A brewing name associated with a Shropshire town since the 19th century has been brought back to life in Everards Brewery’s latest project.
Pub celebrates D-Day anniversary with fake bomb raid
A pub hosted a D-Day commemoration with a difference – complete with air shelter, fake bomb raid and a week in Normandy as first prize in a fancy dress contest.
Last chance saloon for politicians and pubs
So, after many months of deliberation, the government has finally issued its verdict. The decision to set up a statutory code and independent adjudicator, whilst welcome news, merely endorses what many have maintained from the outset.
Community shop opened in Tim Henman’s local pub
An Oxfordshire pub has used a £5,000 award prize to set up a community shop.
Alcohol-flavoured water 'Tipsy' set to launch
A range of alcoholic-flavoured spring waters, named Tipsy, is due to launch this month.
ALMR member donations fund LTC autism school kitchen
Donations from last year’s ALMR Christmas Lunch have gone towards building a new kitchen at the Licensed Trade Charity’s school for children with autism.
Meeting the challenges of living up to my BII award
I’ve been taking a lot of flack from regulars about my acceptance speech to a roomful of industry professionals at London’s Grosvenor Hotel after winning the BII Licensee of the Year award (LOYA). “No speeches, thanks,” was host John Inverdale’s opening....
Tanner brothers acquire Tunbridge Wells pub
Celebrity chefs Chris and James Tanner have taken up the running of the newly opened Kentish Hare in Tunbridge Wells.
Pub chef wins Tilda Chef of the Year award
Head chef Ian Simpson from the Grove in Ealing, West London, has been crowned Tilda Chef of the Year 2014.
Tenant fails in bid to seek debt waiver from Punch
A tenant who pleaded with Punch Taverns for a debt waiver has failed in his bid and will be evicted today.
Licensees plans for one of the biggest trading days of the year
Pub caterers are planning a range of events and promotions to capitalise on Father’s Day this Sunday (15 June).
Hawthorn Leisure could grow to 2,000 pubs
Up to 2,000 existing pubs could fit the criteria for Hawthorn Leisure, which has no cap on its expansion ambitions, according Noah Bulkin of the company’s joint backer May Capital.
ALMR launches 'positive' new look
The Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers has launched a rebrand which it claims reflects a “modern, vibrant” sector.