All news articles for April 2017

Trendy triple: pubs and bars will be able to stock three new salami snack flavours

Woodall’s launches salami snacks

By Nikkie Sutton

Charcuterie company Woodall’s has launched three new snacking salami products to help operators tempt customers with sharing platters and canapés.

Fined: any business showing live TV needs a licence

TV licence fine for Sussex landlord

By Liam Coleman

The former operator of the Cock Inn in Southwater, West Sussex, has faced punitive charges totalling £370 for not having a TV licence.

We're a local pub: Pern talks up the virtues of local produce

Top 50 Gastropubs

Why local is best for UK’s top gastropub

By Nicholas Robinson

Chef-patron of North Yorkshire’s Star Inn Harome Andrew Pern does not use local “for local sake” in his venues, but because little else measures up to the produce available on his doorstep.

Law abiding: foie gras is illegal to produce in the UK but legal to import and sell

Foie gras abuse prompts publicans to create a support group

By Georgina Townshend

Two licensees have vowed to set up a support group for the hospitality trade after animal rights activists posted thousands of fake reviews and “abuse” on their Facebook page because the pub serves foie gras.

Pub success: Going multiple

Pub success: Going multiple

By Liam Coleman

You’ve squeezed everything you can out of your site and are now ready to move on up and run a second site. What challenges await you on the journey to becoming a mighty multiple operator?

Keeping it simple is key to good desserts

Keeping it simple is key to good desserts

By Nikkie Sutton

Whether you’re a baking whizz or a beginner, desserts in pubs are an important course for punters and shouldn’t be forgotten. On all accounts, though, keeping it simple is the best way forward. Nikkie Sutton reports.

Motion proposed: CAMRA will discuss the term 'craft beer' at AGM

CAMRA tables motion to 'accept' craft beer

By Nicholas Robinson

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members are set to discuss the future of the organisation, the potential to reduce restrictions on labelling and whether the term 'craft beer' will be accepted.

High-calibre offer: the City of London Distillery has five gins in its portfolio

Halewood backs City of London Distillery

By Nikkie Sutton

The City of London Distillery is set to gain new routes to the gin market thanks to 'strategic' investment from Halewood Wines & Spirits.

Star quality: chef-patron Andrew Pern talks expansion and the future of gastropubs

Top 50 Gastropubs

New rooms and fourth site for Star Inn Harome

By Nicholas Robinson

Top UK gastropub the Star Inn is set to expand its original site in Harome, North Yorkshire, while a fourth site in the local seaside town of Whitby will open soon.

Smoking ban is 10 years old in Wales

10 years since Welsh smoking ban

By Georgina Townshend

Ten-years-ago publicans in Wales were exceptionally nervous and uncertain about their future as the smoking ban came into force on April 2 2007.

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