Scottish whisky workers: UK Government ‘asleep on the job’ over Brexit
Scottish whisky workers have called for greater transparency around the effects of leaving the EU on their trade.
Archives for March 22, 2017
Michelin-starred Harwood Arms alumni to open Oxfordshire gastropub
David Holliday and Alex Sergeant both made their names managing Michelin-starred London pub the Harwood Arms before teaming up for their new venture, the Bottle & Glass, Oxfordshire, which opens next month.
Wild Beer Co smashes £1m crowdfunding target for new brewery
Somerset-based brewer Wild Beer Co has smashed its target to raise £1m via crowdfunding for a new brewery with days still to go until its fundraising campaign ends.
Vimto poised to make big push into pubs
Soft-drinks maker and distributor Nichols is set to make a bigger push of its brands, including Vimto and Feel Good, into the pub trade.
Only the ‘fleet of foot’ will survive Brexit according to Barclays director
Operators need to be flexible in order to survive Brexit, Barclays hospitality and leisure team relationship director Bob Silk told delegates at a panel discussion earlier this week (Monday 20 March).
‘Ask for Angela’ safety scheme rolls out in London pubs
The ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign, which gives people a discreet way to ask pub staff for help if they feel threatened, will begin in London today (22 March).
Top tips: stay squeaky clean to avoid fines
Legal experts Poppleston Allen reveal top tips on steering clear of food hygiene fines.
Heineken says Tesco cull has ‘no impact’ for on-trade business
Heineken has reassured the pub sector that despite Tesco slashing its range of the brand’s products in half it will have “no impact” for its on-trade business.
Pub success: Stepping up a gear
You’ve realised the dream and have the keys to your own pub. Now that you have your foot in the door, it’s time to think about how you can make the most of the site.