Grade II-listed pub to be rebuilt after 'unlawful' destruction
A Grade II-listed Lancashire pub is to be rebuilt to its “original standards” following its “unlawful” demolition.
Archives for March 10, 2023
Eye-watering energy costs force Top 50 Gastropub to shut
Operators of Devon-based Top 50 Gastropub were left “heart-broken” when sky-rocketing energy bills forced them to call last orders after seven years.
The Cask Project
Shepherd Neame Cask Club Passport ready for take off
Kent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has launched its Cask Club Passport for 2023, which encourages customers to support the category while offering rewards to drinkers.
Ofgem calls for views on non-domestic energy market
Energy regulator Ofgem has called for stakeholders to share their views of the non-domestic retail utility market.
Scottish gov urged to throw out ‘ludicrous’ anti-advertising plans
Proposed restrictions on alcohol advertising would damage the hospitality sector for generations and the “ludicrous” plans should be thrown out, according to trade bodies in Scotland.
Greene King Pub Partners operators take on second site
Greene King Pub Partners licensees have become multiple site operators after taking on a second venue in Winchester with the pubco.
Licensing hub - legal with Poppleston Allen
The devil is in the licensing detail
This week, the legal experts at Poppleston Allen look at potential licensing issues when taking on a shuttered site.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
Bacardi announces new spiced rum
This week's round-up features new products from Bacardi, Whitley Neill, Nirvana Brewery, Luscombe, Hogs Back Brewery and Black Sheep Brewery.
Fewer than 1 in 3 sites admit passing costs on to customers
More than two thirds of pubs and bars are reporting the cost of drinks and food they buy rose in January versus December but fewer than one in three has admitted to passing these costs on to customers.