Technology
Pub where 'you can download a film quicker than pull a pint'
A pub has been dubbed 'the best connected' pub in the UK as it takes longer to pull a pint of Guinness than download a full length HD film.
Archives for December 15, 2015
Christmas
Licensee who served in army with Prince Harry offers free Christmas dinner to lonely veterans
A Northumberland licensee and veteran who served with Prince Harry in Afghanistan will give out free Christmas dinners to current and ex-service men and women who might otherwise spend Christmas Day alone.
Research
Number of licensed premises rising in two out of three British towns
Nearly two in three British towns have seen their numbers of pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs rise or stay the same according to the latest Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners and CGA Peach.
Christmas
Pub offers 'reverse Santa' to bring gifts for local cancer charity
Pub joins forces with primary school to offer 'reverse Santa', where children bring gifts to venue to pass onto local cancer charity.
Property
Free-of-tie leases demand continues
Stephen Taylor, MD of Guy Simmonds, takes us through his 2016 predictions for the leasehold market.
Property
MRO uncertainty and fears over ACVs dominate market
Paul Davey, MD of Davey Co, takes us through his 2016 predictions for the freehold market.
gastropubs
Closure: Great British Menu winner to shut award-winning Hampshire gastropub
Acclaimed chef James Durrant has announced he plans to close his Hampshire gastropub the Plough Inn, Longparish.
MA300 club
MA300 members to debate NLW at Nottingham event
The new national living wage is set to have a big impact on the trade in 2016, and the next MA300 business club will host a debate on the topic.