It seems that the real common sense of licensing reform is happening not at Westminster, but in the middle of the Irish Sea. I was heartened, but not...
A carefully thought-out staff uniform can enhance your pub's identity. Phil Mellows takes a look.Uniforms are back in fashion. Not just at those racy...
Vegetarians and vegans may be forgiven for not knowing that some drinks behind the bar are out of bounds. Ben McFarland investigates.If Adolf Hitler...
I see that there has been a new twist to my recent pieces about barmaids taking drinks as tips. Concern has been expressed, particularly in Scotland,...
Half a lifetime in the licensed trade has taught me a few bitter lessons, one of them being that new tenants and lessees carry the identical pair of...
Red tape is the most pressing concern for small businesses, according to new research by the Forum for Private Business (FPB). In a quarterly survey...
By MA Reporter The rights of pubs and brewers to save money by changing contracts of employment to reflect quieter periods have been clarified at an...
Worried that your pub is getting into financial difficulties? Business recovery expert Steven Williams points out the danger signs and suggests some...
QI recently had problems with undisciplined children running around and disturbing other customers, so I banned children from the premises. There was...
by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe national minimum wage is the minimum hourly wage...
When Tim Martin launched his nationwide "beer after breakfast" campaign, I do not think he envisaged what a hangover he would give me! Thanks, Tim. I...
Summer is coming - bringing with it all kinds of bugs. Biologist Philippa Codling names her top 10 pub pests and tells you how to squish them.When it...
QIf you are serving customers when time is called, when do you stop serving them? They could add to their order while you are pouring drinks, and it...
Angry workers at Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) are threatening to strike following worsening conditions at the company.Despite profits climbing 15 per cent,...
Compensation claims are pushing pub insurance premiums through the roof.The story of the pub customer who last year threatened to sue after being hit...
QWith recent publicity about food hygiene, the question of beer glasses has been raised and in particular whether we need to supply a clean glass for...
Brewers constantly remind licensees that skimping on maintenance or hygiene standards will mean lost beer sales and reduced profits and earn their...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...