Copyright
Pubs ordered to pay £19,500 for Premier League copyright breaches
Three English pubs have been ordered by the High Court to pay costs totalling £19,500 for illegally screening Premier League football.
Archives for May 17, 2015
My pub
The Three Blackbirds in Woodditton
The Three Blackbirds in Woodditton, near Newmarket, was purchased last year by farmer Guy Taylor, who has made some dramatic changes to his local pub.
city news
Private equity firm backs Alchemist MBO
Palatine Private Equity has backed the MBO of The Alchemist, the four-strong cocktail bar and restaurant concept founded by Living Ventures.
Fight to save landmark pub from demolition
A campaign is underway to save 250 year old pub the Fountain Inn. The Horsham based pub is currently facing being demolished after a planning request to knock it down to make way for five houses was submitted to Horsham District Council.
Jägermeister "Unearthed" campaign hits festival trail
Jägermeister is taking its biggest ever live marketing event on the festival circuit.
New study gives insight into how age affects dining out behaviour
Millennials (aged 18-34) are the most adventurous when it comes to trying new tastes, whilst war babies (aged 65+) prefer British cuisine and familiar dining out venues, reported research commissioned by Santa Maria Foodservice.
Survey reveals nation's favourite dishes
A new survey has named the British public’s favourite dishes.
Cocktail guide: Shake-up your combos
PMA discovers how to upgrade your spirit-mixer offer so it gives more flavour and appeal.
property
East Anglian licensees set to benefit from huge investment
Multimillion-pound boost to transport links and wind farm is great news for licensees in East Anglian area.
JDW
JDW guilty in 8 of 18 cases of 'direct discrimination' against travellers
Central London County Court has ruled on a case after a group of Irish travellers sued JD Wetherspoon for discrimination when they were turned away from a north London pub in 2011.
Fishy business: Brakes commits to Sustainable Fish Cities initiative
Brakes has joined the Sustainable Fish Cities initiative.
Business booster
Father's Day is now big business
Once dismissed as a gimmick, now the annual day is an opportunity to cash in. PMA reports.
Kingston's Barcadia has licence revoked
Kingston council’s licensing sub-committee has voted to revoke the licence of Barcadia, describing it has a ‘focal point for antisocial and criminal behaviour.’
Menu ideas
Vegetarian week: top tips for meat-free menus
This week is National Vegetarian Week and operators across the country are shifting their focus from meat to put on a range of veggie-centric events and promotions.