Technology
Punch and Sky extend Wi-Fi deal
Pubco Punch has extended its agreement with TV giant Sky to allow of its pubs in the UK to offer customers free Wi-Fi from the Cloud.
Archives for June 27, 2016
Pictures
Pub openings - June 2016
The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes a look at pubs that were opened or refurbished in June 2016.
Licensee 'devastated' to receive one-star food hygiene rating for rare burgers
A Surrey licensee was furious when his Food Hygiene Rating was dropped from 5 to 1 by the local council for serving rare burgers.
Licensee upset by application refusal
A planning application by NewRiver Retail to build a Co-op convenience store behind a Worcestershire pub has been turned down - but the licensee is not happy because he believes it could secure the pub's future.
Five SIBA brewers make Imbibe Live beer final
Five independent craft brewers from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) complete the line-up for this year's Imbibe Wheat Beer Challenge final.
Property
How should the pub property industry feel about the MRO?
Whether you have a free of tie or a tied lease, the impending market rent-only option (MRO) is likely to provide some profound and interesting outcomes for market values. Davis Coffer Lyons’ executive director of pubs and bars, Paul Tallentyre, discusses...
Survey
Top 10 hangover cures ranked by drinkers
Top hangover cures have been ranked following research into the preferences of drinkers, but sadly for licensees ‘hair of the dog’ came only seventh on the list.
Judy Murray named 'chief foliage officer' by Pimm's following Twitter rant
Judy Murray has been named as ‘chief foliage officer’ by Pimm’s, after revealing her disgust at excess mint being served in a drink.
Property
Shepherd Neame completes pub acquisitions
Kent-based brewery and pub operator Shepherd Neame has completed its purchase of seven freehold pubs from Enterprise following discussions with the pubco.