Crime
Children's charity box stolen from pub
A charity box has been stolen from a pub in Bexley village, Greater London and police are appealing for information after a man was captured on CCTV taking the box.
Archives for August 7, 2016
Drink deconstructed
Make the perfect Negroni
Possibly one of the simplest, yet most impressive, cocktails to make. The Negroni is hot right now.
Drink Deconstructed
Make the perfect Mai Tai
Rum's fortunes are said to be turning, with the dark and spiced varieties growing in popularity. The Mai Tai, therefore, is a cocktail menu must, which isn't that difficult to crack.
Spirits
Future Trends: Spirits event is back
Spirits sales in pubs are rocketing, so it’s time you looked at how to maximise sales in your pub. Whether you’re looking to polish your cocktail menu or premiumise your spirits offer, we’ve got it all at the Future Trends: Spirits event in London on 3...
Technology
Using customer feedback: Be a positive part of the loop
Online feedback is increasingly being used by consumers to research the best place to have a pint or enjoy a meal and it’s a trend that’s set to continue.
Whiskey
Maxxium UK aims to attract a younger market
Drinks distributor Maxxium UK is changing its tactics to garner a younger market.
Beer
More than 100 million pints of craft-brewed beer sold thanks to Beerflex
Following the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Beerflex delivery scheme, more than 100 million pints of independently craft-brewed beer have been sold.
Drink Deconstructed
Make the perfect El Diablo
The English translation of El Diablo means Devil, but this tequila-based cocktail is an angel to make and is a refreshing quencher in the summer.
Pub changes 'all about meat' sign after vegetarians complain
A County Durham pub has changed a sign that read “it’s all about meat” to please vegetarians who found it distasteful.
Comment
Bar talk: What are your thoughts on listing pubs as ACVs?
The Morning Advertiser asked licensees on their thoughts of assets of community value (ACVS).
Drink deconstructed
Make the perfect Manhattan
Popular history says this three-part cocktail was first made in the Manhattan Club in the 1870s. We're not inclined to argue with that, but we can say it's a simple and sophisticated whiskey cocktail.