Trends
Making the most of whisky during special events
PubFood looks at ideas on how to make the most of the spirit during special events.
Archives for May 20, 2015
Awards
Deadline nears for Great British Pub Awards 2015 entries
There’s still time to get your last minute entries in the GBPA – if you’re running the best pub in the area, get your entries in now.
10 facts about the new pubs minister
10 facts about the new community pubs minister, Marcus Jones.
Let's make a career in hospitality something to be proud of
Hospitality in the UK is too often seen as an industry that provides millions of jobs but few careers. As an industry, it is in our interests to change that perception, says Mark Baird, head of alcohol in society at Diageo GB.
Self Regulation
Focus: PICAS and PIRRS publish annual reports
The annual reports of both the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) and the Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme (PIRRS) have been published. Mike Berry picks out the main points.
Club guide
What is the MA300?
Multi-site operator? Join our MA300 business club - it's free to attend, and costs nothing but your time and attention. And we promise it will be worth it.
Legal advice
When is it legal to refuse entry?
Following the judgement on Wetherspoons and travellers, where does the law stand on refusal of entry?
Blanket ACV is a 'publicity stunt'
Publican wants review into listing for 19 pubs.
Booker claims price deflation being passed on to customers
Wholesaler Booker says the benefit it is seeing from food price deflation is being passed on to customers.
Menu ideas
Ten tips on making the most of your pub's menu
Mark McCulloch, CEO & founder of creative brand and marketing agency We Are Spectacular, looks at whether your pub's menu is too wordy or too worthy?
Sport
Big Interview: Bruce Cuthbert, BT Sport director, commercial customers
Just two years on from launch, BT Sport has secured exclusive rights to football’s top European competitions. Mike Berry finds out how the company will make the case for pubs to switch on to its service.
Protz: Learning from the Antwerp Arms story
Roger Protz reveals the story of a pub that faced closure but was saved when a community group was formed.
New equipment and products
This week's round-up of new equipment and products for the pub trade.
CAMRA
CAMRA:10 reasons why licensees shouldn't fear an ACV listing
Getting your pub listed as an Asset of Community Value is a positive thing for your pub according to the Campaign for Real Ale.
Money makers: Forage and Feast Days
Menu and event ideas to help you boost business.
Police Federation calls for tougher drink driving laws
The Police Federation has said that it wants to reduce the legal drink drive limit in England and Wales from 80mg to 50mg per 100 millimetres of blood-in line with changes introduced in Scotland