Punch Takeover
Heineken hits back at SLTA’s Punch deal concerns
Heineken has played down Scottish industry fears it would become a pub company “monster” north of the border.
Archives for January 9, 2017
Health
Alcohol 'good for body and mind'
Moderate and low-alcohol consumption could “improve” people’s personal and mental wellbeing, according to a recent study.
MA campaign: #RobbieForRedLion
Nine things Robbie Williams could do with the Red Lion pub if he saves it
Robbie Williams fans have come out in strong support of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) campaign to get the popstar to save the Red Lion pub he grew up in to ensure it reopens and doesn’t end up Loving Angels instead of drinkers.
Operators
Hippo Inns revealed as new owners of GBPA-winning London pub
Hippo Inns is to take on the Grafton, in Kentish Town, which was named Great British Pub of the Year in 2014.
Training
JDW apologises for wrongly ejecting disabled customer
JDW has apologised to a multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferer after one of its doorstaff threw him out after accusing him of being drunk.
Scotch Egg Challenge
Scotch Egg Challenge back for 2017
The Scotch Egg Challenge 2017 will see chefs fight it out for the top accolade during an event on Wednesday, 8 February.
Crown stamps
UKIP MEP demands traditional stamps on UK pint glasses
The UKIP Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the West Midlands has called for the return of traditional British crown stamps on pint glasses.
Christmas
Christmas trading boom for pubs
Christmas trading was above expectations for pubs last year with many, reporting sales had increased significantly compared to the same period in 2015.
Publican Awards
Meet the Publican Awards nominees: Best Value Food Offer
Here are the four companies that excel and innovate with their food offer, despite the average meal costing less than £12.50 per head.
NEW OPENING
Michelin star-winning chef Atul Kochhar to open restaurant at Buckinghamshire inn
High-end Indian chef Atul Kochhar has announced the opening of his first British eatery at a Buckinghamshire inn.
Publican Awards
Meet the Publican Awards nominees: Best Pub Operations Team, sponsored by Farm Frites
Here are the four companies that are finalists at March's Publican Awards thanks to their outstanding operations.
Pubwatch
National Pubwatch Conference to celebrate 20 years of the organisation
The upcoming National Pubwatch Conference 2017 boasts a range of high-profile speakers, who will give their advice on a variety of subjects ranging from alcohol harm to gaming in pubs.
Historic Pubs
Historic England launches campaign to save post-war pubs
Historic England is to launch a new campaign to save pubs built post-1945, following the success of its inter-war pub campaign in 2015.
Beer
Hawkshead clocks up a million litres of beers in 2016
Hawkshead Brewery has brewed more than a million litres of beer last year, an 8% rise from 2015 thanks to its £175,000 fermentation investment.