Still time to avoid this licensing no man’s land
Give the Government some credit for its efforts to reduce paperwork, if not necessarily for the communication and smooth implementation of those changes.
Archives for September 3, 2014
Stonegate says Yates's revamp has been a success
Stonegate, the managed pub operator, has launched a next generation format of its Yates’s brand complete with new design, menu and drinks offer.
Business Booster
Money Makers: Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub
Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub
Good Pub Guide 2015: Regional breakdown of beer prices
The average price for a pint of beer in Britain is now £3.31, a 3.4% increase on last year, according to the Good Pub Guide 2015.
Sky to film pub quizzes across the country for new series
A new series about the Great British pub quiz will be filmed at venues across the UK.
Licensee slams planned protest by ‘aggressive’ animal rights activists outside his pub
A pub owner has accused animal rights campaigners of "blackmail" after they announced plans for a protest against his use of foie gras.
Research claims food allergies now affect one third of UK households
One third of UK households are now affected by food allergy or intolerance according to new research by YouGov.
Spirit launches chef training scheme and plans to double number of apprentices
Spirit Pub Company plans to double the number of its apprentices to more than 2,000, it has announced as it launches a new programme aimed at those looking for a career in the kitchen.
Good Pub Guide: County Dining Pubs 2015
The Good Pub Guide has listed its top food pubs for each county.
Good Pub Guide 2015: Award winners revealed
The Good Pub Guide has revealed its 2015 award winners.
Number of UK breweries has grown almost 200% since Millennium
The number of breweries in the UK has risen 188% since 2000 to reach a current level of 1,442.
Licensees criticise Greater Manchester alcohol strategy
Operators in Greater Manchester have slammed a new alcohol strategy as a “short-term” solution that does not adequately address the needs of licensees.
Menu Insights
Good catch
Antony Shirley, executive chef/director of the five-site Seafood Pub Company, which won Best Pub Group Menu in Restaurant’s Development Chef Awards 2014, shares menu insights
Equity urges pubs to take advantage of relaxation in live music laws
Equity, the trade union for performers, has launched a campaign to persuade pubs to host performances.
Growth in drink sales outstrips food as Spirit reports positive results
Spirit Pub Company has reported a 2.1% rise in like-for-like net sales in its managed arm for the 12 weeks to 16 August, with net income growth in the leased division accelerating to +4.8%.
Good Pub Guide 2015: Trade 'finally booming' after years of doom and gloom
Pub visionaries that have adapted to changing pressures are to thank for the nationwide improvement from “decrepit boozers with dull beer” to thriving businesses with innovative ideas. That is the message of the Good Pub Guide 2015, which is out today.
Guinness goes for the craft beer crowd
Two new beers are set to join the Guinness portfolio, as brand-owner Diageo focusses on the craft beer market.
Penalised for being top of the class
When was the last time you were penalised for being at the top of the class? Well, that is exactly what appears to be in store for licensees who obtained their personal licences in the early months of 2005, when licence reform in England and Wales was in...
'Forensic data' not needed to justify late-night levy, Southampton claims
Southampton City Council has claimed it does not need to provide “forensic data” outlining the specific costs of policing the night-time economy in order to justify the introduction of a late-night levy (LNL).
Trend Watch
Trend Watch - Haggis
Whether it’s the debate over independence that has stirred up a love of all things Scottish, or simply the fact that more people are growing to enjoy the often-maligned dish, haggis – so typically associated with Burns Night (January 25) – now appears to...