National Pubwatch
Pubwatch's 'tongue in cheek' Challenge 21 training video
National Pubwatch has released a ‘tongue in cheek’ Challenge 21 video to advise licensees on ways of avoiding underage sales in pubs.
Archives for July 31, 2016
Airports
Could this be the end of airport boozing?
The sale of alcohol in airports is to be examined by the new aviation minister in a drive to prevent booze-related incidents on flights.
Cider
Westons nets Purity’s sales boss to head new team
Cider maker Westons has snagged Purity Brewing Company’s director of sales Darryl Hinksman to head its newly created customer marketing and insight department.
New Products
Peanut Butter Milk Stout lands in the UK
TOP SHELF:This smooth (not crunchy) 5.8% ABV Peanut Butter Milk Stout has been imported into the UK for the first time by global drinks importer Heathwick from American craft brewery Tailgate Beer.
Fire ravages kitchen of CAMRA award-winning pub
Firefighters rescued a man from a Kent pub after its kitchen burst into flames early on Sunday morning (30 July).
Health and safety
'Infested' JD Wetherspoon pub will not reopen
A Wetherspoon's pub that closed last month (July) due to a “pest infestation” will not reopen, the pubco has announced.
ONLINE REVIEWS
'Bragging or moaning' online reviews slammed by academics
Online ratings should in no way be considered an accurate way of assessing a pub or restaurant, according to leading academics.
Property
Pub properties: July's done deals
Our round up of the pub property done deals from July takes in pubs as far flung as Leeds, Hampshire and Derbyshire.
Marketing
Pub name changed to Pubby McPubface
A licensee has changed the name of his pub in Wrexham, north Wales, to reflect a poll in which a ship was dubbed ‘Boaty McBoatface’ earlier this year.
Licensing
Camden licensing proposals would 'damage' local pubs
Camden Council has proposed changes to its licensing policy in ways that would 'damage local pub businesses', the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed.
Training
Starting with the end in mind - rethinking how we tackle our skill needs
Ask any publican or casual dining professional about the biggest people challenge that their business faces and the answer will almost always be the same – finding skilled staff.
Your guide to coffee
What’s hot, black and sells well in pubs?
More than 3.6 million cups are sold in pubs every week and coffee sales in the boozer are growing faster than in branded coffee shops. Find out how to go from zero to coffee hero ALISON BAKER REPORTS
Gamers return day after day to Pokémon Go 'gym' pub
A Kent pub has seen a boost in trade since being made a gym in smartphone game Pokémon Go, with users returning on a daily basis to battle for control of the site.