JD Wetherspoon plans to transform sixth Liverpool city centre site
JD Wetherspoon plans to spend £2.5m converting a derelict office building into its sixth site in Liverpool’s city centre.
Archives for May 15, 2017
Identifying EU workers difficult says mayor’s Brexit adviser
Many UK businesses are “struggling to identify their existing EU workforce”, a member of the Mayor of London’s Brexit advisory group has warned.
Heineken launches Skinny Lager to its estate
Brewer and pubco Heineken UK will launch a low-calorie Skinny Lager into its 1,500-strong estate this month (May).
The 15 pub chefs who have appeared on the Great British Menu
Gastropub chefs have solidly represented the industry in BBC 2's Great British Menu for more than a decade, with 15 well-known pub chefs showcasing the expertise on offer in the trade.
Former Mothership creative director takes on Brighton pub
Heather Pistor, former-creative director of bar and events company Mothership Group, has taken on a central Brighton pub called the West Hill Tavern.
Millennials want a digital experience when eating at a pub
Millennials are calling out for pubs to better tap into the digital world to improve their dining experience, according to research from technology company Eagle Eye.
General Election 2017
Labour sticks with promise to probe pub demise
Labour has stuck with its promise to launch an investigation into the demise of pubs if the party is voted into power.
Irish beer to be brewed at this year’s Great British Beer Festival
Irish craft brewers will be collaborating at this year’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) for the first time, which has been dubbed an opportunity to brew cask-conditioned real ale.
General Election 2017
Draught beer should have lower duty, says SIBA
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has called for a lower duty rate for draught beer to get people back into pubs as part of its pre-election manifesto.
Ei Group sees first-half revenue up 1.6%
Ei Group, formerly Enterprise Inns, has reported a 1.6% increase in like-for-like net income across its tenanted and leased estate for the six months ending 31 March 2017.