All news articles for April 2017

Pub openings: March / April 2017

Pub openings: March / April 2017

By Georgina Townshend

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at openings and refurbishments across March and April 2017.

Raise a glass: MP joins WSTA to urge support for English wine and spirit makers

Plea for Brits home and abroad to 'raise a glass' this St George’s Day

By Georgina Townshend

As St George’s Day celebrations commence up and down the country this weekend, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on Brits and UK ambassadors across the world to “raise a glass” to all the wine and spirit makers across England’s 'green...

Revealed: the famous histories of London pubs

Nine things you didn’t know about historic London pubs

By Georgina Townshend

London’s pubs have played a part in the love affairs of Charles II, been the base for the 'great train robbers' to hatch their plans and were even used to hide the Crown Jewels during the First World War.

Partnership: worldwide music streaming business Spotify has teamed up with Hobgoblin

Hobgoblin unveils partnership with Spotify

By Nikkie Sutton

Hobgoblin beer is joining forces with music streaming service Spotify to form a campaign in a bid to celebrate the behind-the-scenes people of famous bands.

Bottlegreen unveils new flavours

Bottlegreen unveils new flavours

By Nikkie Sutton

SHS Drinks has announced two new flavours to its Bottlegreen sparkling pressé – Fruity Raspberry Lemonade and Refreshing Ginger Beer.

Quick response: pub praised for its actions to curb disruption

Police praise pub for action after violence

By Georgina Townshend

Police have praised a pub for agreeing to take immediate steps to “reduce disruption” following a fight in which four people were injured.

Turn up the heat on your summertime drinks offer

Turn up the heat on your summertime drinks offer

By Alison Baker

Visiting the pub during summer is a quintessential British trait. And whether your customers are driving or enjoying an alcoholic drink, there’s room for softs and spirits at your site. Alison Baker reports.

Number of distilleries up thanks to gin boom

Number of distilleries up thanks to gin boom

By Nikkie Sutton

The registration of new distilleries rose by almost a fifth (17%) last year, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association WSTA), which is based on data from HM Revenue & Customs.

Here comes summer: Outdoor ordering at its best

Outdoor ordering: Time for licensees to think about their gardens

By Georgina Townshend

The days are getting longer, the barometer’s rising and the temperature is on the up. Summer’s on its way and it’s time for licensees with gardens to think about maximising that facility. And a new outdoor bar could be just the ticket.

Media guide: how to showcase your pub and drive sales

Ei launches PR guide for publicans to help 'drive sales'

By Georgina Townshend

Ei Publican Partnership has launched a “how to PR your pub” guide to help its licensees showcase their pubs in the media to help "drive sales by promoting their business to new and existing customers".

The run-in: Leicester City will not retain their title but could still have a say in who wins it

May Premier League fixtures announced

By Liam Coleman

It has been revealed which matches are available to licensees in the build-up to the final weekend of Premier League football action.

Easter weekend: pubs set to benefit from huge card spend over weekend

Trade predicted to take £280m in bank card spend over Easter

By Georgina Townshend

As Brits head out for long lunches and trips this Easter weekend, pubs across the UK are predicted to benefit, with the hospitality sector set to rake in more than £280m in debit/credit card spend, figures suggest.