Debate
MP calls for rejection of 'misleading' drinking guidelines
New drinking guidelines lack credibility, are misleading and could deny millions of people the social benefits of pubs, MP Byron Davies argued at a parliamentary debate this week.
Archives for June 29, 2016
Cocktails
Be At One founders: ‘Learn from our mistakes’
Be At One could have failed if its three founders didn’t stick to what they knew best – cocktails. But have you ever wondered why the 30-strong chain doesn’t do food? Well, food almost crippled the fledgling business in the late 90s. Nicholas Robinson...
Beer
How a Czech brewery with a war-torn history makes one of the world's best gluten-free beers
Zatec brewery has a war-torn history, yet now goes way beyond the average in terms of care and attention it receives. It also has a great beer that happens to be gluten-free. Pete Brown reports
Property
Pub properties: done deals
This month's property done deals includes pubs in London, Leicestershire and North Yorkshire.
Marketing
Pub labelled 'law-breakers' for £1.20 water charge on TripAdvisor
A licensee has defended her pub after an angry cyclist labelled staff ‘law-breakers’ for charging £1.20 for tap water.
Wine
Berkmann Wine Cellars launches training scheme
Berkmann Wine Cellars has launched into the competitive market of wine training for the on-trade.
EU Referendum
Recession fears over Brexit vote
Licensees have expressed concern about the impact of Brexit on their pubs as senior trade figures called on the government to act quickly to reassure businesses and consumers.
Licensee stunned to receive zero hygiene rating for falling behind on paperwork
A licensee has spoken of his dismay at being slapped with a zero food hygiene rating for paperwork and structural issues.
EU referendum
Brexit: "It's time for cool and calm thinking" - and a new PMA
Well, that was unexpected! I was planning to write about change in this week’s issue, as we prepare for the biggest relaunch of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) in decades, but I wasn’t expecting to have my thunder stolen by Brexit!
Star Pubs & Bars to invest £250k in food support programme for licensees
Star Pubs & Bars has announced plans to invest £250k into helping develop its licensees' food offers over the next year.
The five stages of soundproofing
The pub may be at the heart of the community, but there are times when that causes more harm than good. Stephen Smith from Hush Soundproofing takes us through the five stages that he follows when soundproofing a pub to keep the noise as quiet as possible.
City news
Former Geronimo MD launches pub company
Former Geronimo Inns managing director Ed Turner is launching a new pub company and has secured his first site, with Star Pubs & Bars, MCA has learnt.