Kerridge is the nation’s favourite pub chef
Celebrity chef and operator Tom Kerridge is the UK’s favourite pub chef, according to a new survey, based on cookbook sales over the past two decades.
Archives for September 20, 2018
Big interview: Simon Emeny Fuller’s chief executive
With ambitious growth plans, acquisitions and an eye on its heritage, Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny shares his thoughts on what’s shaping the future of pubs and brewing, and how he plans to keep the pubco’s progressive attitude fresh
They said veganism wouldn’t catch on… they were wrong
They said it would eventually become a big part of our lives, although, for whatever reason, many didn’t believe it. But the fact is free-from food and drink, especially vegan and vegetarian, has ballooned in recent years, and the past 12 months has...
Inflation peak ‘worrying news’ for pubs and brewers, says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a response to news that UK inflation hit a six-month high in August.
Disgruntled operator tackles TripAdvisor critics and complainers in poem
The operator of a Yorkshire pub has levelled a light-hearted dig at difficult customers in a poem titled ‘Life Behind Bars’.
JD Wetherspoon workers to strike in October
Staff at two JD Wetherspoon pubs in Brighton have voted to take industrial action next month, in a bid for higher wages and union recognition.
City Pub Group sales increase by £3.9m
In a statement revealing its unaudited results for the 26 weeks ending 1 July, City Pub Group revealed a sales increase of 24%.
What impact did the Champions League fixture change have on pub trading?
The 2018/19 Champions League season will see back-to-back fixtures from the world’s premier club competition on the same night for the first time.
Actor Idris Elba to open London cocktail bar
Hollywood actor Idris Elba is one of the operators opening a new tropical-themed cocktail bar in London this autumn.
Marston’s rejects claims a veggie was served beef burger
Pubco Marston’s has denied claims that a vegetarian customer was served a beef burger at one of its pubs.
Incidents of drink spiking more than double in three years
A series of Freedom of Information Act requests has revealed a 108% increase in reports of drink spiking since 2015.