Make Some Noise: Licensee fears for pub's future due to yearly complaints
A Suffolk licensee says she fears for her business due to a resident submitting yearly complaints about her Christmas parties — once 10 months in advance.
Archives for October 9, 2014
New rules published for e-cigarette promotion
New advertising rules for e-cigarettes have been published by the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) to ensure the product is promoted responsibly.
Breathalysers introduced in Nottinghamshire pubs to avoid disputes
Late night pubs in two Nottinghamshire towns are now able to breathalyse punters before allowing them entry, as part of a new voluntary scheme to encourage responsible drinking.
Publican Awards 2015: entries close this month
The closing date for entries in the Publican Awards is fast approaching. There are 11 main categories open for entry including Best Managed Pub Company, Best Tenanted/Leased Pub Company, Best Food Offer, Best Drinks Offer, Best Pub Employer, Best...
Mojito remains king of cocktails as pub sales drive growth
The mojito remains the biggest selling cocktail across the on-trade, with sales of mixed drinks booming.
Milkshakes: How to boost your GP
Milkshakes are not just drinks for children. Nigel Huddleston adds a double shot of spirit and shows how on-trend hard shakes can boost your GP.
West London pub reopens with focus on British pub dining
A west London pub has reopened with an emphasis on British pub dining seven days a week.
Man v Food pub's 6,000-calorie Christmas dinner in Guinness Book of Records
A 6,000-calorie festive feast created by a Worcestershire pub has been officially recognised as being the world’s largest Christmas dinner.
Entries now open for Best Breakfast Awards
Pubs are being encouraged to enter into a competition to find the nation’s best breakfast.
New Michelin-starred pub in big trade uplift
The Treby Arms, in Sparkwell, Devon – one of three pubs to gain a new Michelin star in the 2015 guide released last month – has seen advance bookings treble since winning the accolade.
New LTC chairman announced
Roy Boulter has been announced as the new chairman of the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC).
Pan-Gulf food on the menu at New Moon's latest site
New Moon Pub Company has opened its sixth site with a focus on Pan-Gulf food.
Jonathan Neame denounces ‘anti-alcohol forces demanding draconian measures’
The chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association, Jonathan Neame, has insisted partnerships should guide the future of the sector not “blanket measures”.
8 ways to drive hot beverage sales
Shelia McWattie looks at seasonal ideas to help drive sales of hot beverages during the winter months.
Legal Q&A: Recruiting 16 year olds & personal licence issues
Legal writers Jonathan Smith & Graeme Cushion from Poppleston Allen answer questions on when you need to be on a premises as a personal licence holder, and recruiting sixteen year olds.