Property
Victorian Society ‘drink in’ to save pub
The Victorian Society is planning to host a ‘drink in’ to help save the Still & Star pub in Aldgate, east London, from demolition.
Archives for August 14, 2016
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How to make: chef James Mackenzie's venison tartare
This take on a classic tartare by James Mackenzie, chef-patron of Michelin-starred pub the Pipe & Glass Inn, South Dalton, Yorkshire, combines succulent venison with rich, fruity flavours and a haggis Scotch egg.
Exclusive interview
Budweiser will have more ‘surprise’ campaigns and product innovation
Budweiser will launch more “surprise” customer-focused campaigns as well as new liquid and packaging innovation after its Euro 2016 beer giveaway strategy increased sales in some pubs and bars by more than 100%.
Health & safety
Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey’s pub evacuated due to ‘strange burning smell’
Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey’s Staffordshire pub had to be evacuated after reports of a ‘strange’ smell coming from its cellar.
Pubcos
Punch: Free pint promotion returns
Punch has announced the return of its free pint promotion in partnership with Heineken.
Technology
Snapchat your food and drink for better sales
Operators must embrace newer social media outlets such as Snapchat and Instagram, and ditch older forms like Twitter to maximise food and drink pairings, a research organisation has said.