UK’s first Trappist Ales to be released this summer
The UK’s first Trappist brewery is to release its first beers this summer, the monastery behind the project has revealed.
Archives for April 11, 2018
Beds & Bars reports growing sales
Backpacker hostel and bar operator Beds & Bars has reported sales growth of 9% for the year ending March 2018.
'Pioneering' technology for tap takeover events launched
Craft beer distributor EeBriaTrade has launched a new online tap tendering technology, offering the national on-trade access to source beers from more than 400 breweries “at the touch of a button”.
Pubs warned over discrimination after “same-sex couple” refused entry
Pubs have been warned to ensure their doorstaff are fully trained in discrimination laws after reports claimed that two men were refused entry into a bar in Leeds because they were a “same-sex couple”.
Everything to play for: pub play equipment
The benefits of a beautifully designed pub playground not only keep children occupied for longer – and therefore parents happy – but can also help drive footfall and repeat custom
Summer lovin': Planning your outdoor event
Make your garden sing by putting on spectacular outdoor events with advice from pubs that have made it their business to put on a successful show
Hospitality job vacancies rise
Job vacancies rose by 7.7% in the hospitality sector in March, the latest statistics from job website CV-Library has revealed.
Pub property: Lease is the word
Leaseholds remain an ever-popular point of entry into the pub industry for inexperienced pub owners. However, sites that are only part way through their lease may need to be reassigned, so what’s the best way to do this?
Regional focus on...the West Midlands
Our regional focus on the west midlands focuses on the best pubs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Birmingham.
H&S inspectors trial real-time remote-access system at pub
A pub is one of five businesses involved in trials that could revolutionise the way food inspections are carried out in kitchens.
How the burger bun is going beyond brioche
A new survey has found customers are looking for gourmet baps – and they are prepared to pay for them too.
Old Mout releases alcohol-free cider
Old Mout has unveiled an alcohol-free cider for the first time, in response to the growing demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks.
Heineken seeks to boost on-trade by £1bn with new initiatives
Heineken UK (HUK) has revealed key insight it believes can help grow the on-trade by more than £1bn in the next three years.
Pub supports community with shop in car park
The Sitwell Arms in Morton near Alfreton in Derbyshire has opened a village shop in the pub car park, with the help of Pub is the Hub (PITH).
Joseph Holt rejects 'sexist' lager advert
Joseph Holt brewery has come under fire for displaying 'sexist' marketing of its beer in one of its pubs.
Unpaid trial shifts: exploitation or reasonable hiring practice?
Calls to ban employers from using unpaid trial shifts have prompted some in hospitality to question the true value of the practice when their reputation is on the line.
Flaming Grill offers diners a challenge with new menu
Greene King steak-focused brand Flaming Grill has launched a new menu, which includes ‘challenge’ meals.