Festive cocktail twists prove lucrative for pubs
This Christmas could prove a bumper period for pubs that give their spirits and cocktail ranges a festive twist, experts in the sector have advised.
Archives for September 5, 2017
Leaked document proposes curb on low-skilled EU migrants
New restrictions could be introduced by the Government to cut the number of low-skilled EU migrants working in the UK immediately after Brexit, according to a leaked Home Office paper obtained by The Guardian.
Punch CEO Duncan Garrood steps down after Heineken sale
Punch chief executive Duncan Garrood will step down following the sale of 1,900 Punch pubs to Heineken, saying it is time for a new CEO to lead.
Three Cheers opens ninth site in pub formerly owned by Richard Branson
London-based operator Three Cheers Pub Company is to open its ninth site, the Princess Victoria in Shepherd’s Bush – a pub formerly owned by Richard Branson – in October.
Good Pub Guide 2018: the Kings Head Inn is pub of the year
The Kings Head Inn, Bledington, Oxfordshire, has been unveiled as the Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide 2018.
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Outgoing Punch chief executive on the future for Punch pubs
Following the news that Punch chief executive Duncan Garrood has decided to leave the business, after Patron completed its deal to buy the group's pubs, The Morning Advertiser gets the inside track on why he isn’t staying for the transition period and...
Peter Dalzell to leave Marston's
Peter Dalzell is to step down from his role as managing director of Marston’s Inns and Taverns, and from the board, on 29 September.
Charles Wells gives out first training programme gold award
Charles Wells's UK pub team has handed out the first Gold Award for its ‘Best in Glass’ (BIG) pub training programme.
Good Pub Guide 2018: Surrey pips London as most expensive for beer
London is no longer the most expensive place to buy a pint, a survey by The Good Pub Guide 2018 has revealed.
Landlords can infuse their own Bourbon
Revolution and diversity has helped boost the Bourbon category, according to Maker's Mark producer Beam Suntory.
PCA Paul Newby urges tied tenants to seek MRO information
The Morning Advertiser spoke to pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby to find out how tenants can access information about the market rent only option.
Top 50 Gastropubs chef launches cook book
Jesse Dunford Wood – chef-patron of Top 50 Gastropubs stalwart the Parlour in Kensal Green, north-west London – has released his debut cook book, showcasing the best the pub has to offer.
Training significantly grows spirits sales in pubs
Premium spirits sales could be given a 16.9% boost if operators invest in the right training for staff, the results of a new Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) study have shown.