Fans' outcry brings back Pimm's Vodka Cup
A consumer backlash has ensured the return of Pimm’s No 6 Vodka Cup next summer.
Archives for October 30, 2014
The Big Interview: David Cunningham, Britain's Beer Alliance
After an inauspicious start last year, the pan-industry Let There Be Beer campaign is moving in a new direction. Mike Berry meets the man at the helm aiming to reignite Britain’s love of beer.
Family brewers moved outside scope of pub statutory code
Pub companies with fewer than 500 tied pubs will be exempt from the statutory code, Andrew Griffiths MP has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
Operator slams Met police after losing £200k due to 'misleading' evidence
A London operator has hit out at the Metropolitan police after misleading evidence led to the seven-month closure of his nightclub and the loss of an estimated £200,000.
INSIGHT
Tips on becoming a multiple operator
You’ve run a pub for a few years, business is better than ever and you start thinking about taking on a second site. But when is the right time to go multiple? Chris Jowsey, trading director at Star Pubs & Bars, shares his tips on how to make the commitment
Make Some Noise: Dealing with environmental health officers
Jeremy Veitch, licensing consultant and former licensing manager for a large pub company, shares his views on dealing with local environmental health officers
BrewDog to expand brewery but 'we're still tiny'
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has announced expansion plans, including a new 300hl brew-house at its headquarters in Ellon, near Aberdeen.
Amber Taverns follows twin-track growth
Amber Taverns managing director James Baer has told the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report the company is building its high street portfolio.
Founders of social network Bebo buy north Devon pub
The founders of social networking site Bebo have bought a dilapidated pub in Devon which they aim to refurbish alongside a local manor house.
RFU and Sky Sports agree new partnership
Sky Sports has extended its partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for a further five years, including coverage of England’s autumn internationals.
Can breathalysers in pubs tackle pre-loading and resolve conflict?
Breathalyser schemes across the licensed trade have been on the rise of late, with reaction to their usage mixed.
VIDEO: Let There Be Beer evolves into Beer For That with Michael Winterbottom-directed ad
A new £10m marketing drive by the pan-industry Let There Be Beer campaign kicks-off this weekend with a renewed focus on the quality, diversity and versatility of beer.