The Big Interview: Laine Pub Co's Gavin George
Listening to Gavin George explain how he runs The Laine Pub Company, you could be forgiven for expecting a formulaic estate of methodically operated pubs.
Archives for September 30, 2015
Top tips for Halloween: scare in the community
Hosting a Halloween event can be a memorable occasion, as well as a great way to boost profits. Michelle Perrett speaks to licensees and brand representatives to find out how pubs can increase footfall during the spooky season.
Dispelling the myth: scientist's advice on the perfect pint
A scientist has re-opened the debate about the best way to pour a beer, carrying out research and concluding that it’s not always right to use the infamous 45 degree angle.
Illegal sports broadcasting
Illegal football: "You will be caught" - £2k fines per match
Licensees have been warned "you will be caught" for showing sport illegally after a Liverpool pub supervisor was fined £22,000, including £2,000 for each individual offence of illegal broadcasting football matches.
Legislation
Licensees’ fears over MRO option
Licensees from around the country offer their views on the market-rent only option - and what it could means for their pubs.
Brewdog
BrewDog 'smash crowdfunding world record with a monster truck'
BrewDog have broken the world record for the most amount of money made through crowdfunding, raising £10m in the latest round of fundraising for Equity for Punks.
Technology
Computer safety: don't bury your head in the sand
Computers are kings in the modern era but using any kind of equipment that can connect to the internet comes with a threat to security that could cost you dearly. Adam Bernstein investigates.
Licensing guidance
Proposal slammed: 14 problems with licensing conditions
The British Beer and Pub Association has heavily criticised the drive to create a 'standard pool' of conditions for licensed premises.
Punch delivers MRO warning
CEO points to concern over investments.
Awards
Entries now open for the Publican Awards 2016
The hunt for the industry’s brightest and best pub companies is under way, as applications for the 2016 Publican Awards are now open.
Punch sell-off: 'Maybe it’s time to draw a line under past issues'
It’s good to see some positive words coming from new Punch boss Duncan Garrood, and a commitment to a constructive and brighter future for the sector.
Licensee fined £30,000 for 'firetrap' pub
The licensee of a Brick Lane pub that was branded a ‘fire trap’ has been hit with a £30,000 fine for breaking fire safety laws.
Making the Most of Sport - in association with Sky
Supersize Sunday with NFL in your pub
Sky Sports NFL presenter Kevin Cadle gives the PMA the lowdown on the new season, including three matches at Wembley Stadium, and why it’s a sport that can really drive a pub’s business