TripAdvisor
Customer 'ate 95%' of pub meal then left scathing review
A West Midlands pub has hit back at a customer who posted a one-star review on TripAdvisor, criticising the site’s food and staff.
Archives for August 10, 2016
CAMRA
Boris Johnson: nation's favourite to run a pub
The recently appointed Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been voted the politician trusted most to run a pub according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Training
Laine Pub Co issues heartfelt apology after disability row
Laine Pub Company boss Gavin George has issued a heartfelt apology after one of his sites came under fire on social media by a mother who claimed her disabled daughter was “thrown out”.
TripAdvisor
Licensee puts TripAdvisor 'bully' in his place after 'fairy tale' review
A licensee has put a TripAdvisor ‘bully’ in their place with a scathing response to a ‘fairy tale’ review of his pub.
Report
Supermarkets, taxes and pubcos blamed for 'unnacceptable' pub closures
Pubs are being forced out of business by cheap supermarket prices, high beer taxes and high rents and wholesale beer prices charged by pubcos, according to a new report.
What's the future of curry in the pub?
While pub giant JD Wetherspoon is now the biggest seller of ‘classic’ curries in the UK, the rise of street food has led to a new interest in pairing craft beers with more ‘authentic’ versions in the independent pub sector
Modern Slavery Act
Scrutiny expected over tightening modern slavery laws
Hospitality businesses have been urged to ensure they are up to date with the Modern Slavery Act after Theresa May signalled a tightening of laws post-Brexit.
Training
Greene King reveals new mystery guest policy
Pubco Greene King has revealed a new partnership with HospitalityGEM for its Pub Partners estate that expands the mystery guest service for licensees.
Minimum wage
Greene King named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
Greene King has featured on a list of employers named and shamed for failing to pay workers the national minimum wage.