MA500 member reveals why she took on a second site
Running more than one site can be a little daunting but one business owner reveals why she decided to become a multiple operator.
Archives for May 2, 2018
UKHospitality demands no interruption to employment of EU workers
Government immigration policy after Brexit must not prevent growth or investment in UK hospitality businesses, the new trade body representing the sector has warned.
Grubs up for pubs
When it comes to snacking at the bar, crisps and nuts have seemingly got it sewn up, but Eat Grub co-founder Shami Radia explains why protein-packed insects have the edge over traditional foods and hopes customers pass on the message.
Cider festival coming to Bristol this summer
Some of the highest quality ciders from around the world are to be showcased in Bristol this June.
Trio of breweries collaborate in Oxfordshire pub revamp
Oxford’s Royal Blenheim pub has been given a new look in a unique joint venture between Titanic, Everards, and White Horse breweries.
Parliament approves extension to pub opening hours for the royal wedding
Parliament has announced that pubs will be able to extend their opening hours throughout the weekend of the royal wedding.
Fall in consumer spends in pubs and bars, research shows
Consumers reduced their spending in pubs and bars by three percentage points (pp) and eating out by 2pp year on year in the first quarter of 2018, amid a wider cutback in leisure spending, research from Deloitte reveals.
Innis & Gunn has appointed Steve Drew as director of operations
Scottish brewer and operator Innis & Gunn has appointed Steve Drew as director of operations as it looks to push forward with expansion plans in Scotland and the north of England.
Three quarters of on-trade cider volume is draught serve
Some 71% of cider and perry sold in the on-trade is served on draught – a rise of 3% year on year, according to a new report.
Historic Shepherd Neame pub reopens after a major transformation
Formerly known as Earls, the pub in Maidstone, Kent, reopened under its original Victorian name, the Market House, following a £900,000 refurbishment.
Pub raids 'will become a regular tactic', says Swindon police
RAF dogs have been used to sniff out drugs in raids on licensed premises in Swindon in what Wiltshire police say will become a regular tactic.
Carlsberg loses market share due to premiumisation
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has revealed it has seen a fall in UK market share as consumers seek to trade up from mainstream to premium brands.
Still time to enter John Smith's Great British Pub Awards
There’s still time to enter the John Smith's Great British Pub Awards, and be in with a chance of claiming the title of best pub in the UK.
Fairy-themed mobile bar brings cheer to communities without a pub
Some pubgoers may end up seeing a magical mystery woodland with sparkling fairies and unicorns after a night out, or at least that’s what customers to a new mobile bar will be greeted with even before they’ve had a drink.
Catering industry missing out on £100m of gluten-free business
Food businesses, including pubs, are missing out on millions of pounds' worth of takings, according to a coeliac charity.
Landlady to rename pub after Burnley manager Sean Dyche
The landlady of the Princess Royal in Burnley, Lancashire, has promised to rename the pub if the Clarets secure European football for next season.
Craft Beer connoisseur: guilty pleasures
Like any self-respecting beer geek, I have principles; namely that I will never consciously choose to drink a mass-produced lager. These abominations, with their bland flavours and cardboard aroma are the very antithesis of everything I hold dear. Even...
Revolution Bars Group announces charity partnership with Shelter
The operator behind 73 cocktail bars and restaurants, Revolution Bars Group, has announced a partnership with the UK homelessness charity, Shelter.