Archives for February 17, 2016

New opening

Fuller’s opens newly built pub on the Thames

Fuller’s has opened its latest new-build pub on the River Thames, the Sail Loft on Greenwich Reach, with room for 300 customers and a nautical-themed menu designed by ex-Duck & Waffle chef Jacek Zywa.

Legislation

ACV listing at closed live music pub challenged by owners

An asset of community value (ACV) listing for closed live-music venue the Half Moon pub in Herne Hill, south London, is being challenged by owners Dulwich Estates.

BrewDog set to launch brew-your-own beer concept Hopworks at new Dalston bar

Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog is set to launch a new brew-your-own concept within its upcoming Dalston bar, opening in April.

training

Poll shows need for better training in pubs

A new poll has shown customers consider bars and wet-led pubs are trailing the rest of the sector in terms of training their staff.

Nine in 10 councils want more powers to curb pub openings

Nine out of 10 councils want to the Licensing Act to be strengthened to “help curb the saturation of communities with pubs, clubs and off-licences selling alcohol”, according to the Local Government Association.

The Big Interview: Timothy Taylor's Tim Dewey

Despite living in the UK for almost 30 years, new Timothy Taylor boss Tim Dewey can vividly remember his first visit to a British boozer — the Oxford Arms, Oxford’s oldest pub.

Skegness pub goes viral after creating a Guinness/Smirnoff Ice hybrid

A Skegness pub has gone viral on Facebook after creating a Smirnoff Ice and Guinness hybrid.