Could these new venues be killing pubs?
From cafes serving beer through to niche outlets where standard pubs don't answer the need, The Publican's Morning Advertiser looks at differing business models - the threats as well as the lessons.
Archives for November 24, 2015
M&B reports revenue up 6.6%
Mitchells & Butlers has reported like-for-like sales up 0.8% for the year to 26 September with revenue up 6.6% to £2.1bn.
Legislation
Pub stripped of ACV status to become Co-op store
A Surrey pub that was stripped of its asset of community value status in September will be turned in to a Co-op after Woking Borough Council approved an application for change of use.
Industry history
The Licensing Act: ten years on
Ten years on the Licensing Act has not become the ‘free for all’ that was anticipated. The Publican’s Morning Advertiser looks back at the past decade.
Chef Focus
The Parlour: why an ex-fancy restaurant chef prefers pubs
Jesse Dunford Wood has created an environment where everyone is welcome. Nicholas Robinson reports
JDW
Wetherspoon leads the way on food hygiene ratings
The Food Standards Agency is celebrating the success of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme - launched five years ago - by releasing information that breaks down its food hygiene ratings.
Back bar bulletin
Spirits to softs and cocktails to cider, your essential round-up of what's hot on the back bar.