Pubs benefit from Pub in the Hub funding
Two rural pubs are hoping to become the centre of their local communities following grants from non-profit organisation Pub is the Hub.
Archives for June 7, 2015
Advice: Licence threats after noise complaints
This week's legal Q&A includes advice on threats to licences following noise complaints and fights of premises.
report
Drinking out spend declines but beer bounces back
Beer, cider and Prosecco were the star alcoholic drinks performers last year, according to Mintel’s British Lifestyles report.
Trends
Winner of London bun fight crowned
Adam Rawson from Peruvian inspired Pachamama bar/restaurant in Marylebone, has been crowned winner of the 2015 Slider Decider.
Flaming Grill challenges diners to create “ultimate” eating challenge
Spirit Pub Company brand Flaming Grill has asked members of the public to create their own “ultimate” eating challenges, one of which chain will pick to feature on menus across its 145-site portfolio in 2016.
Enterprise plans 'mini stadium' pub atmosphere for Rugby World Cup
Enterprise is supporting its licensees to turn their pubs into ‘mini-stadiums’ to drive customer involvement during the Rugby World Cup.
Beer
BBPA data: On-trade beer sales fall 2.4%
The off-trade drove cautious growth in the beer sector with total sales at the end of Q1 up 1.5% year-on-year over the 12 month period.
Westons launches "Crafted to Perfection" campaign
H.Weston & Sons Ltd is launching a new “Crafted to Perfection” campaign for its range of cider brands to encourage engagement from mainstream cider drinkers.
Time ripe for new menu ideas
A combination of quality home-grown produce and low food inflation means the time is right for operators to trial new dishes and menu ideas, advises a leading buying specialist.
NEW PRODUCTS
Product focus: pick of the latest launches
PubFood's pick of the latest food product launches
Business booster
Menu ideas: seafood platters and sustainable menus
Licensees share two ideas which helped drive trade at their pubs
Property
Top tips on making the most of sunny weather
It is no accident that one of the most important purchasing criteria for publicans is a good outside trading area.
Speaker Q&A
Cider Trends Summit 2015: Cloudier times for the category?
Chris Wisson, senior drinks analyst at Mintel, is speaking at next month’s Cider Trends Summit in Bristol. Here he looks briefly at the category’s recent performance and what the future might hold.
Technology
Plug in - or get switched off
Pubs are beginning to embrace technology but they must go further to meet customers' expectations and identify the areas where they are still lagging behind. James Evison reports.
Expert insights
Chef focus: Wadworth's king of the kitchen
Scott Ferguson, head development chef at Wadworth, tells the PMA about what makes his kitchens tick