PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023
Meet the finalists: Best Community Pub Operator sponsored by Britvic
The winner of the Best Community Pub Operator category will have a successful pub estate of community-focused pubs.
Archives for March 20, 2023
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023
Meet the finalists: Best Brewing Pub Company
The award for Best Brewing Pub Company recognises businesses that operate a successful brewery and pub estate.
PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023
Meet the finalists: Best Accommodation Operator
The title of Best Accommodation Operator will be awarded to the business that demonstrates bedrooms as a key part of its offer best.
JD Wetherspoon shuts only wedding licensed pub
The only JD Wetherspoon (JDW) pub licensed to carry out weddings closed its doors over the weekend (18 March) after 24 “great years”.
James Martin launches pub
TV chef James Martin has launched a pub in a 16th century venue located in Broadway, the Cotswolds.
Vagabond appoints new operations director
Vagabond Wines has appointed Christobell Giles as its new operations director.
Manager switches pubs as tenanted Shep site becomes managed
Hannah McDonough has moved from a busy seaside pub to one in the countryside after Shepherd Neame switched a tenanted site to a managed house.
The LTC unveils new campaign as charity helps over 150k workers
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a new campaign in a bid to drive greater awareness of the services it offers and encourage more industry professionals to access support when required.
Economy boss praises Manchester on return to pre-Covid levels
Data that shows footfall in Manchester has returned to pre-pandemic levels has been praised by Night-Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord.
The Cask Project
FEATURE: Cask gets a bad reputation at times
Cask beer is vital for north-west-based Robinsons Brewery but it must offer something on keg to boost its brand portfolio that is interesting and innovative – and quality is key to this.
Drinks sales fall behind 2022 levels for the first time
Average drinks sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 11 March were 3% behind compared with the same period last year, the latest CGA by NIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.
The Lock In podcast
How to run a pub quiz
The Lock In team tackle the topic of pub quizzes, much to the delight of Heath - the do's and don'ts of running a great quiz!