Publican pens ‘warts-and-all’ memoir of time in trade
A former pub operator has penned an account of his 30-year career spent behind the bars of pubs across England.
Archives for April 30, 2019
Sharp’s unveils limited-release golden ale
Sharp’s Brewery is releasing a seasonal ale to its limited-edition cask series.
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Beer sommelier: ‘I want to shape the future of the category’
Being a beer sommelier is an important role that relies on them being one step ahead of what's happening in the market as well as keeping a close eye on consumer trends.
Hall & Woodhouse appoints new MD and chairman
Family-owned Dorset brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has revealed that a number of its directors are stepping down.
Rum sales now worth £1bn
Sales of rum are continuing to rise with almost 35m bottles sold worth more than £1bn in 2018, according to new figures.
Government launches first pubs code review
Small business minister Kelly Tolhurst MP has revealed that the Government has launched its first statutory review of the pubs code and pubs code adjudicator.
Diner chokes to death on pub lunch
A customer at a Lincolnshire pub died after he choked on his lunch earlier this year (13 January) a coroner has confirmed.
Fuller’s targets 1,000 bedrooms across pub estate
After the £250m disposal of Fuller’s brewing and drinks business, chief executive Simon Emeny discussed the knock-on effects of the deal on the company’s pub estate.
Oakman Inns acquires 7 pubs with £2.8m combined profit
Multiple operator Oakman Inns has completed the acquisition of seven freehold pubs with combined earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of £2.8m.