The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794
Sport
Both sports fans and licensees can look forward to a bumper 2017 as millions continue to choose the atmosphere of a pub to enjoy the sporting action, but what are the sports that got people into pubs in 2016 and how can licensees maximise those events...
Dry January
More than 50% of consumers have said pubs and bars should promote non-alcohol drinks to help support non-drinkers through Dry January, according to reports.
Interior Design
Theatre, entertainment, escapism, wellbeing and sociability are all set to be major inspirations for design in 2017.
Pubs code
Since the launch of the pubs code, the opportunity for licensees to break away from their pub company has been on offer. But has the system been working to the benefit of all parties so far?
Save the Pub Group
Greg Mulholland’s replacement as Save the Pub Group chair, Toby Perkins, has revealed his future plans with the group and made recruitment of new members his first step.
Punch Takeover
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) claimed Heineken was trying to “dismiss concerns” regarding the ongoing bid between the Dutch company and Punch Taverns.
Five phenomenal, established pub companies have a chance of being named the Best Pub Brand/Concept in the industry at March's Publican Awards.
Bed tax
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has urged local authorities to avoid new tax burdens on operators.
ACV
A Somerset pub bought by supermarket group Tout’s Budgens has been granted asset of community value (ACV) status after locals campaigned to save it.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
A regular at a Devon pub choked to death on pickled eggs after betting £5 he could eat four of them in one minute.