Crime
Barman jailed for attacking customer who borrowed £20 and spent in rival pub
A barman has been jailed for a "wicked" attack on a customer who borrowed £20 and spent the money in another pub.
Archives for April 3, 2016
Legal Advice
Dealing with use of illegal drugs in your pub
We have recently commented on the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, which comes into force later this year and introduces a number of offences relating to ‘legal highs’.
Cyclops
SIBA: Beer-tasting notes scheme under review after concerns about its relevance
Beer-tasting notes scheme Cyclops is under intense scrutiny amid concerns it is not fit for purpose.
Menu ideas
Harvester launches new children’s menu for spring
Harvester, the Mitchells & Butlers-owned chain, has announced the launch of a new children's menu for spring.
Crowdfunding
Chapel Down smashes £1m target for new brewery
British wine producer Chapel Down has raised more than £1.7m for its new Curious Drinks brewery through crowdfunding, smashing its original target of £1m.
Drinks
Cider trends: Make sure you're well stocked
With peak cider season on its way, Nigel Huddleston takes a look at what’s available for you to make sure your pub is the destination for thirsty drinkers.
Outside furniture
How to attract customers to your pub garden
Fiona McLelland warms to the idea of enjoying a drink and a meal in a pub garden in the coming months and investigates how your pub’s outside area could do more to attract customers.
BrewDog releases 'redacted collaboration' Ballast Point beer
BrewDog has begun selling Ship Wreck, the beer it originally collaborated with brewer Ballast Point on in 2015, under its own brand.
Sports
Pubs set to benefit from huge night of British boxing
There’s a huge night of boxing in store on April 9 as Anthony Joshua faces Charles Martin at The O2 in London, with pubs and bars set to benefit as support for Joshua continues to rise amidst a renaissance for British boxing.
City news
Hawthorn acquires 11 JDW pubs
Hawthorn Leisure, the Avenue Capital-backed pub operator, has acquired 11 pubs from JD Wetherspoon, which will be its first fully manged sites.
Legal
Advice on noise impact ruling changes
Readers will be aware of the recent announcement to amend Class O (changing offices to dwellings) of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, which will come into effect on 6 April 2016.
Health
It's time to hail the health benefits of beer
Roger Protz discovers beer drinking can help reduce a host of debilitating diseases - including diabetes and developing kidney stones.
Pubs
Battle to save pub rumoured to be inspiration for Eastenders' Queen Victoria
An East London licensee battling to buy his pub says he is ‘hopeful’ of success after raising £60,000 in under three weeks.
Pubs
Rave reviews for Newcastle pub that asked English Defence League members to leave
A Newcastle pub has gained rave reviews after refusing to serve members of the Northumberland division of the English Defence League (EDL).