Licensees
Kent pub celebrates 500th birthday
A Kent pub has recreated a vintage photo to mark its 500th birthday over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Archives for May 3, 2016
Tipping
Unite throws weight behind statutory code on tipping
The Unite union has called on the Government to honour the victory of hospitality workers campaigning for fairer tipping practices by enshrining it in law.
Summer of Sport
My Pub: Creating an award-winning sports offer
Philip Cutter, licensee of freehouse the Gardeners Arms, better known to its regulars as the Murderers, tells the Publican’s Morning Advertiser about the pub’s award-winning sports offer.
Summer of Sport
8 top tips on AV setup for sports pubs
For sports fans the quality of the in-pub viewing experience is vital, so what’s the best way to set up your audio visual (AV) equipment for big events? The PMA gives you eight top tips.
city news
JD Wetherspoon like-for-like sales up 3.8%
JD Wetherspoon has announced like-for-like sales increased by 3.8% in the 13 weeks leading up to 24 April, in line with the most recent six week period reported in the company’s interim results.
BrewDog opens new bars in Europe
BrewDog have today announced their launch of two new bars in Malmö, Sweden and Warsaw, Poland.
Pub closure
Frustrated licensees lose out to law firm in pub sale
Two licensees who believed they had secured the freehold of a closed pub have been left frustrated after it was unexpectedly sold to a law firm.
Chefs
Michelin-starred pub chef to cook breakfast in furniture showroom
An acclaimed Bristol chef is set to cook breakfast for pyjama-adorned diners in a furniture store showroom on Saturday (7 May).
Summer of Sport
Becoming the fans' venue of choice this summer
Whatever type of sport you are planning to show at your pub, making sure you are prepared — like our sportsmen and women — is essential. Whether you need to get the internal layout right, make use of that neglected function room, or focus on keeping...
Summer of Sport
Staff-time pep talk: 5 top tips on building a winning team
Big crowds and a busy bar can put extra pressure on staff, so they need to be prepared for the challenges ahead. Here are five top tips on building a winning team
Summer of Sport
The pundit's view: Rio Ferdinand talks pubs, England and Euro 2016
Licensees will be hoping for strong performances from the home nations to boost sales during Euro 2016. Oli Gross caught up with footballing legend Rio Ferdinand to discuss England’s prospects for the tournament.
Crime
Charges dropped: Pub taken to court for failing to fill pint glass
A North Yorkshire licensee was “flabbergasted” to be taken to court for allegedly failing to fill a Trading Standards officer's pint glass.