How the Horse & Jockey became a real community asset
When the lockdown came into effect forcing pubs to shut up shop, one community operatior refused to stop looking after it’s locals.
Archives for June 23, 2020
Halving distancing rule means 145m more pints can be served
Cutting the social distancing rule from two metres to one-metre when pubs reopen on 4 July will mean 145m additional pints of beer will be sold during what remains of 2020, new data has found.
Trade welcomes reopening date confirmation but Gov support must continue
Hospitality trade bodies and pub companies have welcomed the announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson that pubs can reopen on 4 July but have called for ongoing help from the Government.
Post-lockdown trading down less than 20% year-on-year in Wells & Co's French sites
The first three weeks of post-lockdown trading in Wells & Co’s reopened sites across the English Channel have been described as “really encouraging” by the head of its French estate.
PM confirms pubs can open on 4 July with 1m distancing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed pubs can reopen on 4 July with one-metre distancing measures in place.
Asahi UK invests £1.5m in back-to-trade support package
Asahi UK’s managing director Tim Clay has laid out a £1.5m plan to back its on-trade customers as pubs and bars prepare to resume trading after Covid-19 lockdown.
Can customers getting takeaways from pubs use the toilets?
Pub toilets can be open for customers who are collecting takeaways provided the layout of the pub is suitable and subject to a risk assessment.
'Excitement tempered with trepidation' - how are publicans preparing for a July restart?
Though excitement is building for the reopening of pubs, a number of operators have told The Morning Advertiser (MA) they are either reluctant or unable to open on the earmarked 4 July date even if allowed.
Star Pubs & Bars announces £250,000 post-lockdown pub support package
Heineken UK’s pub arm, Star Pubs & Bars, has announced plans to deliver point-of-sale, risk assessment support and supplier discounts to its 2,500 pubs as they prepare to resume trade after Covid-19 closure.