Legislation
Draft pubs code: U-turn as Parallel Rent Assessments back in consultation
Government has reversed a decision to remove Parallel Rent Assessments (PRA) from the Pubs Code after facing fierce criticism for its admission.
Archives for November 10, 2015
Report
'No evidence' of harm from 24-hour licensing
The reputation of the trade has been defended amid calls for an end to 24-hour licensing and the launch of and inquiry into negative impacts of alcohol on emergency services.
Property advice
Rent levels bear no relation to MRO
The market rent-only option in the Government’s upcoming pubs code has many in the industry worried. David Morgan at Morgan & Clarke explains more.
Legislation
Draft pubs code: Are Parallel Rent Assessments unworkable?
Reaction to Government’s decision to reverse a decision to remove Parallel Rent Assessments from the Pubs Code has been mixed, with some suggesting PRA is “almost unworkable”.
Gastropubs debate
...And how one chef is still a firm believer in the gastropub term.
At a time when its validity is being questioned, chef Ollie Pudney is a staunch advocate of keeping the term ‘gastropub’ alive and kicking. Other than that, as Nicholas Robinson finds out, the owner of Highgate’s Bull & Last is an award winner who...
Publican Awards: It's the last chance for entries
There’s still an opportunity for all pub companies to test their mettle against their contemporaries following a week’s extension to the Publican Awards 2016 entry deadline.
JDW
Why I've visited 969 JDW pubs: 'No-one asks what a woman is doing in a pub on her own'
A woman who has visited 969 Wetherspoon pubs puts her love for the operator down to the welcoming environment it provides for women.
Food businesses could be damaged by 'scaremongering campaigns'
Pub food operators’ businesses could be damaged by “scaremongering” campaigns such as Jamie Oliver’s recent sugar tax campaign, a Yorkshire chef has claimed.
Gastropubs debate
The end of 'Gastropubs'? How restauranteurs are changing the game...
With every place that serves beer and posh pork scratchings now claiming the gastropub moniker, a new breed of food-led pubs has risen. The Publican Morning Advertiser's sister print title Restaurant looks at five examples that are moving things on.
Sponsored content
Digital trends: Are you plugged-in to customers needs?
The digital world is driving people into - and out of - pubs across the country. Are you ensuring that their technological needs are being met when they enter your venue? The Publican's Morning Advertiser reports.