Viral banned list which featured 'flat cap coke fiend' inspires a book
A former live music pub’s list of barred customers has inspired a book after going viral on social media.
Archives for April 20, 2016
DISH DECONSTRUCTED
How to make the perfect pub Scotch egg
Daniel Woolfson learns how to create the Scotch egg served at the Michelin star-winning Galvin Brothers’ first pub HOP, in London’s Spitalfields, from head chef Jack Boast.
Record year for Craft Beer Co
Six-strong bar group the Craft Beer Co has reported a record year, with turnover up 16.8%.
Amber Taverns secure Kettering site
Wet-led pub operator Amber Taverns has taken on closed freehold pub the Watercress Harry in Kettering, Northamptonshire in an off-the-market deal conducted by property specialists Davey Co.
Mintel research
More than half of Brits went to pub in January
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser has partnered with market analysts Mintel to provide insight from its new leisure tracker, which covers consumers’ pub visiting habits. Senior analyst Chris Wisson examines the latest findings.
Behind the scenes at BrewDog
BrewDog’s meteoritic success story has captured the beer industry – and the public’s – attention. Love them or hate them, the self-styled punk brewers rise to the top has been hard to ignore since it launched nine years ago in rural Scotland by...
Sixty customers taken ill after norovirus outbreak at pub
A pub was closed and disinfected after 60 customers and staff suffered vomiting and diarrhoea after visiting the venue.
Revolution Bars Group launches new food menus targeted at different demographics
Revolution Bars Group has launched new food menus across its 52-site estate designed to appeal to a broader customer base.
THE ICE CREAM REPORT
Playing it cool: how to create a solid pub ice cream offer
Daniel Woolfson takes an in-depth look at the best ways to create an enticing ice cream offer.
Brakes launches new range of prepared meals
Foodservice supplier Brakes has announced the launch of a new range of prepared meals.
Event
PMA launches new people and training event - Pub Skills Summit
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) is launching an exciting new event as part of its focus on pub sector training and careers.
MCA city news
Towns 'not able to cope with two JDWs'
JD Wetherspoon founder and chairman, Tim Martin, has told MCA the company’s refusal to segment its offer is limiting its growth potential.
Award-winning pub hits out at 'petty' council demands to undo renovations
An award-winning pub will ‘almost definitely’ be forced to close if a council pushes through its ‘petty’ demands, costing the licensee £10,000.
Two new sites for Great British Pub award winners
Great British Pub award winners Maggie and Andrew Dunkin have taken on a further two sites in Nottingham in partnership with Punch.