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Hospitality at the heart of urban regeneration projects
Who is leading the way when it comes to hospitality-centric regeneration of the UK and its high streets and how are they doing it?
Archives for May 20, 2019
Pubco Beerhouses celebrates 25 years with events series
Northern pub group Beerhouses is celebrating a quarter of a century in business with a series of charity events.
Read the diet act
Allergies and intolerances have a huge bearing on individuals who suffer from them, but also on groups when eating out so, if you want to grab customers from rivals, consider those with more specific needs
Classic cooking is our trend, say gastropub chefs
Gastropub chefs are shouting loud and proud about the fact their businesses are booming through their focus on classic cooking, as well as fresh and local ingredients.
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Exit music – what do you need to know when it’s time to go?
Building up a hospitality business is one thing, but what do you do when it’s time to cash out?
Brewery ‘inundated with requests’ for vegan, gluten-free lager
An Isle of Wight brewery has launched a vegan, gluten-free lager after being overwhelmed by customer requests for such a product.
Echo Falls makes pink gin venture
Wine brand Echo Falls has become the latest to tread the flavoured gin category path by announcing a Summer Berries Pink Gin variant.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol
Low and no: what to stock
The range of low and no-alcohol beverages is a category ripe for picking – it’s up to you to choose the best available.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol
Low and no: how to sell
Taking the lead in offering great drinks as shown throughout this supplement is a fantastic start – but now you and your team needs to market them correctly.
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Non-alcoholic wine is on the up
As with every other category, wine is growing the number of low and no-alcohol variants out there. Here we take a look at how the category is doing and what products are on the market.
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What’s new in alcohol-free cider
With the trend of consumers drinking low and no-alcohol products not going away any time soon, according to a survey from the Portman Group, operators shouldn’t forget about booze-free cider options for their guests.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with BrewDog
BrewDog champions non-alcoholic beer
With a growing interest in flavour, and a range of styles now available across the marketplace, low-alcohol beer options can no longer afford to be just an afterthought.
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The latest trends in alcohol-free cocktails
Whether it’s a Mojito or a Sex on the Beach, customers love a cocktail. But the move towards drinking less alcohol, combined with people wanting a healthier lifestyle, has led to a revolution for the alcohol sector.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Diageo
Alcohol-free spirits are on the rise – here’s why
As many newcomers venture to the alcohol-free spirit and ready-to-drink market, Diageo’s Seedlip is just one brand that is taking the world by storm.
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What is a craft soft drink?
Getting crafty with softs has opened up a £250m opportunity as publicans start to feel the love for alternatives.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz
Can you make a profit on water?
Water can be a hard sell as customers often reject branded bottled or filtered water – but here’s how you can win.
Late-night levies branded ‘a complete misstep’
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and UKHospitality (UKH) have slammed the possible introduction of late-night levies in response to consultations by Southwark and Redbridge borough councils.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz
Beyond orange squash – how to make cordials pay
As part of the wider category of squash, cordials offer a great tasting drinks and can also merit a higher sales price at your venue.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol
Alcohol-free ready to drink – a new trend?
Adult softs can be viewed as the alcohol-free equivalent to the ready-to-drink category. This segment features some interesting flavour combinations sure to tantalise the senses.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Fentimans
The new trend: Tonic without a spirit?
The gin boom during the past few years has led to consumers demanding premium tonic waters – and not just as mixers
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The £4.4bn soft drinks market
How can operators tap into the multibillion-pound category when consumer expectation are so high?
My Pub: Pleased To Meet You, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
In the beating heart of lively Newcastle-upon-Tyne is the Pleased To Meet You pub that is proud to offer everything from an award-winning spirits range to dining masterclasses. Jessica Branegan tells us more
Pub openings boost TRG sales
The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) pub openings contributed to a total sales boost of 57% for the first part of its financial year.
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Death and drugs: how to manage a PR nightmare
A crisis can lead very quickly to bad publicity and could easily break a business if not handled in the right way, according to two public relations bosses.
Inn Collection Group taps into water bottle refill campaign
North-east-based operator the Inn Collection Group has partnered with award-winning environmental campaign Refill to slash the number of plastic bottles dumped in the world’s oceans.
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How to start a comedy night – the dos and don’ts
Funny man Kevin Dewsbury believes there is no great science to putting on a comedy night, but advises operators to consider the basics if they want a success on their hands.
Derby County footballers rack up eye-watering pub bill
Derby County footballers and staff reportedly racked up a mammoth bill of £2,800 after securing their place in the Championship play-off final.
The Ultimate Guide to Low and No Alcohol - in association with Club Soda
The boom of alcohol-free is a sticking trend
The fever for low and no-alcohol drinks is picking up pace – and fast. There’s plenty to choose from and plenty of advantages in serving those not needing alcohol
Brighton Gin’s new variant has four times more juniper
Seaside-based Brighton Gin has added a navy-strength expression to its portfolio, made with four times more juniper compared to the original bottling.
City Pub Group year-on-year sales up 35%
The City Pub Group has provided an update on trading for the 19 weeks to 12 May and its latest acquisitions ahead of its AGM.
Fever-Tree launches trio to RTD market
Fast-growing mixer brand Fever-Tree has taken its tonic expertise into the alcohol market as it launches three ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled gin and tonics.
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When is a micropub not a micropub?
Small pub operator BeerHeadZ offers something different to the norm. Phil Ayling and Martin Johnson explain the ethos behind their tiny chain.