Big Interview
'There's no silver bullet'
With challenges facing the sector and pub closures rising, how can CAMRA play a positive role to help the sector move forward?
Archives for August 3, 2023
Heartwood Collection boss: 'rebrand symbolises the business we are trying to be’
The recent rebrand for Heartwood Collection from Brasserie Bar Co is part of the company’s strategy to branch out into pubs with rooms.
NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
Diageo releases new Captain Morgan's flavour
This month's new products round-up features new serves from Diageo, Double Dutch, Beavertown, Fentimans, Smokehead, Britvic and more.
LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
A Jekyll and Hyde approach to outside areas?
I wonder what is so different between allowing the provision of tables and chairs in outside areas at pubs and bars and allowing for off-sales of alcohol to facilitate customers consuming alcohol on those very tables and chairs?
Interest rate rise will 'exacerbate financial challenges'
Bank of England (BoE) interest rates increase will “exacerbate financial challenges” faced by the sector, according to industry trade bodies.
'Solo diners should feel welcome'
Pub operators have shared their two cents on guests eating alone after a two Michelin-starred restaurant announced solo diners would be charged double for the price of a tasting menu.
Survey shows 'lack of faith' in political leaders to protect pubs
Almost half of Brits do not trust the Conservative, Labour or Liberal Democrat party leaders to look out for the interest of British pubs, new research has revealed.
OPINION
What does the alcohol duty change mean for pubs?
By now you will understand from 1 August, alcohol duty has been changed by the Government in the UK, leaving aside much of the technical details (mainly for producers) please see a summary of the primary issues affecting publicans.
PROPERTY: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Yorkshire Pub Stuff takes on sixth Star lease
Northern England based multisite operator, Yorkshire Pub Stuff, has taken on its sixth long-term lease with Star Pubs & Bars.