All news articles for January 2010

More gaming machines for Marston's pubs

05-Jan-2010 By John Harrington

Digital gaming machines from specialist supplier Games Media are to be rolled out to a further 350 Marston's Pub Company sites. The pubs will get...

Beer to rise 10p after festive sales drop

05-Jan-2010 By Ewan Turney

The price of a pint of beer in pubs could rise by up to 10p following the 2.5% VAT increase and a disappointing festive season. A snapshot survey of...

Festive cheer for Geronimo Inns pubs

05-Jan-2010 By Ewan Turney

London focused food-led operator Geronimo Inns has reported a bumper Christmas trading period with like-for-like sales up 6% on last year. Overall...

JDW to buy 12 pubs from 3DE for £4.3m

04-Jan-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

JD Wetherspoon is expected to shortly confirm the acquisition of 12 late-night venues from 3D Entertainment (3DE) for an estimated £4.3m.

BII announces 2009 NITAs shortlist

04-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The BII has revealed its shortlist for the 2009 National Industry Training Awards (NITAs) across seven categories.

Sky will not give evidence in landmark foreign satellite case

04-Jan-2010 By Ewan Turney

Sky and several other sports broadcasters will not be allowed to give evidence in a landmark foreign satellite football case.

Pub in the Park collapse leaves almost £1m shortfall

04-Jan-2010 By The PMA Team

The collapse of a planned outdoor festival to celebrate the British pub, Pub in the Park, has left creditors out-of-pocket by just under £1m. Pub...

Hamish Champ: Plus ca change, etc, as they say in 'la belle France'

04-Jan-2010 By Hamish Champ

So how was it for you? Your New Year's Eve I mean. Mine was certainly pleasant, pre-loading in reverse as I did in a nice pub in East Dulwich - and...

Chris Maclean: Helping the council update its licensing policy

04-Jan-2010 By Chris Maclean

As we are so often reminded, the Licensing Act set out to promote four licensing objectives; prevention of crime and disorder, public safety,...

Pubs urged to take part in world record quiz attempt

04-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore

Licensees are being urged to take part in an attempt to break the world record for the largest ever pub quiz. Charity the Family Holiday Association...

'New Year revellers stuck in the pub for three nights thanks to the heavy snow'

04-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

They set out on New Year's Eve to toast the start of 2010 with a pint with some friends in their local pub. But for revellers at the Tan Hill Inn in...

Punch warns licensees to "think carefully" before taking industrial action

04-Jan-2010 By Hamish Champ

Punch Taverns has warned its lessees to "think carefully" before signing up to the GMB's call for tied tenants to take industrial action against...

Fuller's buys historic Hampstead pub

04-Jan-2010 By John Harrington

London brewer Fuller's has bought a grade II-listed pub in Hampstead from a private owner for an undisclosed sum. The deal for the Holly Bush, which...

Karlsson's Gold Vodka available to on trade

04-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Karlsson's Gold Vodka (70cl/40% abv) is now available to the on trade via drinks importer Fluid Brands and its distributors — Coe Vintners,...

Peach's Paul Cutsforth to join Orchid

04-Jan-2010 By John Harrington

Peach pub company operations director Paul Cutsforth is to leave the company to join the board of managed operator Orchid at the end of March. Peach...

Celebrity chef launches first real ale

04-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Celebrity chef Brian Turner has recently launched a beer named Amber Ale (4.2% abv).

Customers stuck at England's highest pub

04-Jan-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Party-goers at England's highest pub were forced into a marathon three-day session after heavy snowfalls stranded customers.

Pub live music boost

04-Jan-2010 By John Harrington

Pubs with a capacity under 100 could host live music without having the provision in their licence under new Government plans. However, residents...

'Government accused of launching war on pubs'

03-Jan-2010

"JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has accused the government of launching a war on boozers. Ministers want to tackle binge drinking by bringing in...