Pubs awarded Michelin stars in 2019 guide
This year’s Michelin Guide has been revealed and four pubs have received the prestigious accolade of a Michelin star at a live event in London.
Archives for October 1, 2018
Can we define craft?
The word 'craft' is bandied around so often it’s hard to know what is and what is not craft. Harder still is the fact few, the drinks industry in particular, work towards a standard when defining something as craft.
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6 hot American craft beer trends
The US is a hive of craft beer activity, with a market that has significantly more going on than the UK’s. In this special feature, Britain-based beer sommelier, writer and judge Lotte Peplow reports on the latest trends from the Great American Beer...
Businessman evaded tax payments of more than £180,000
A man has received a prison sentence for evading tax bills of more than £180,000 for a Loughborough bar and restaurant.
Sharp’s trials Doom Bar Extra Chilled
Molson Coors-owned Sharp’s Brewery is trialling its iconic Doom Bar brew as an extra-chilled variant because the brewer claims more consumers prefer cooler pints.
Defending Premier League champions Manchester City take on Liverpool this October
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City travel to Anfield in arguably the biggest clash of the season so far as part of an action packed live Premier League schedule this October.
Strike over zero-hours contracts at London pub
Workers at a south London pub took strike action against its use of zero-hours contracts yesterday (30 September).
More than 90% of Conservative voters share Pubs Minister stance on ‘Amazon Tax’
More than 90% of Conservative voters believe that Chancellor Phillip Hammond should change tax rules to ensure that large international firms like Amazon pay more tax.
Tipping legislation ‘an unnecessary burden’ on hospitality
Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has warned that any new statutory legislation regarding tipping is an unnecessary burden.
Blockbuster-turned-micropub named National Cider Pub of the Year
The Firkin Shed in Bournemouth, Dorset, has been named the National Cider Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
New World Trading Company launches customer loyalty app
Restaurant and bar group The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched customer loyalty app ‘My New World’ as part of its ongoing nationwide expansion.