Brewery tells industry: give our barrels back
A Barnsley independent brewery has launched a cask amnesty after losing 400 beer barrels over the past 12 years.
Archives for July 20, 2015
Brown-Forman sets out American whiskey strategy
Brown-Forman has outlined its strategy to educate bar staff and consumers about the American whiskey category. The campaign is aimed at harnessing the category’s potential and continuing growth in the UK.
Most shocking stories 2015
Second demolished pub ordered to be rebuilt by Wandsworth council
Wandsworth council have refused to grant a retrospective planning application to a developer who bulldozed a pub without permission, meaning it will now have to be rebuilt.
Health
Licensees claim displaying calories on menus 'impossible'
Calls for pubs to list the calorie content of food on their menus have been branded ‘impossible’ by licensees.
Celeb chef Phil Vickery: "ignorant and arrogant" chefs "pay lip service" to coeliac customers
Chefs’ “ignorant” attitudes towards coeliac customers can lead to missing out on valuable business opportunities, according to celebrity chef Phil Vickery.
Legal advice
What do the lawyers say about the Cornwall palsy discrimination dispute?
Lawyers have advised how to avoid and deal with discrimination accusations after a Cornwall pub was criticised for refusing to serve a man who has facial palsy.
Inception Group: 'a good concept is more than just decorating the walls'
It’s been a busy year so far for the Inception Group, the eight strong company founded by Charlie Gilkes.
Police
Licence revoked after police find drugs and underage drinkers in Welsh pub
A Welsh pub has been ordered to close after police found evidence of disorder linked to drugs and underage drinkers at the premises.
Hampshire student named "MasterChef" at Sun Inn chef's competition
Stephen Naylor, who recently finished a level 3 diploma in professional cookery, won the title at a cook-off held at Basingstoke College of Technology, organised by Gordon Stott, head chef and landlord of the Sun Inn, Basingstoke.
Comment
How to get good staff - and keep them
It’s no secret that the pub and bar sector has an issue with staff retention. While staff turnover is falling, a reduction of 10% since 2008 according to the ALMR, the industry is still struggling to retain staff.