Archives for March 18, 2016

SIBA MCA/PMA survey

Survey: Licensees 'golden opportunity' to tap into the UK beer market

A Society of Independent Brewers study has shown customers want to drink British beer while licensees also want to sell it. Mike Berry finds out why this is a golden opportunity for everyone.

Comment

BBPA's Simmonds: The Budget was another positive result for pubs

So, it was a freeze, and not an unprecedented fourth cut in beer duty.

On-trade v off trade

Are bottle shops a bigger threat than supermarkets for pubs?

Craft beer shops are drifting further onto pub territory, with many featuring bars serving tasters and pints to be consumed on site. Oli Gross investigates whether the evolution of the bottle shop poses a threat to the industry.

Let's judge the pubs code adjudicator by his actions

Within minutes of the announcement, the howls of outrage could be heard right the way across social media. The appointment of a surveyor to the post of pubs code adjudicator has certainly caused waves, particularly within the anti-pub company campaign group.

Government

Pubs minister: How communities can buy their local pub with our new scheme

Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it the promise of warmer weather and the chance to sample some great beers at your local.

BeerX

SIBA: Craft beer boom shows no sign of slowing down

Craft beer is continuing to boom, with brewers forecasting rapid growth this year, according to the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Pubs adjudicator: RICS argues appointment is not a conflict of interest

The Government has brushed off claims the newly appointed pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby has unduly influenced the final draft of the pubs code and that his role is untenable due to conflict of interests.

Families still feel unwelcome in pubs

Families visiting pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants still experience “covert or overt animosity” and are acutely aware of being unwelcome, according to new research.