All news articles for November 13, 2017

Is draught beer in supermarkets another threat to the on-trade?

13-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

Christmas shopping is often thirsty work and, for some, a crisp pint at the end of it is the only thing that makes the prospect bearable.

Kerridge's third pub to open this week

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Celebrity Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, is to open his third gastro pub The Butcher’s Tap in Marlow this Friday (17 November 2017).

Diners would pay more for British food

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Half of UK diners would be willing to pay more for food with British provenance, new research from purchasing company Beacon has revealed.

Largest 50 pub companies achieve £11.7bn turnover in total

13-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

The total turnover of the 50 best performing pub and bar companies hit £11.7bn in 2016-17 marking a 4% increase on the previous year.

Michelin chefs Alyn Williams and Nathan Eades to join the pub sector

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Michelin-star awarded chefs Alyn Williams and Nathan Eades are set to take up new roles within pub sector in 2018 by joining the team at the Wild Rabbit in the Cotswolds.

Scots call on Hammond to cut whisky duty

13-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

New polling has revealed that more than two thirds of Scots want Chancellor Philip Hammond to cut whisky's “supertax” in this month’s budget.

False menu descriptions costs venue £7K

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Pubs must ensure that there are no false descriptions on their menus or they could face hefty fines and court costs.

Pubs to reap rewards from international walking trails campaign

13-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

Hundreds of British pubs on or near great national walking trails are on course to benefit from a new tourist promotion.

Britain’s highest pub features in Waitrose’s Christmas TV advert

13-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

Tan Hill Inn in Swaledale, Yorkshire, provides the remote setting for this year’s Christmas advert from Waitrose.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn meets with pubco campaigners

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has met with campaigners to discuss concerns surrounding the Pubs Code.

Female chefs earning less than male chefs

13-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Female chef salaries are still lagging behind those of men in the sector, new data from recruitment agency The Change Group has revealed.

MPs demand ‘Budget for pubs’ to stop more calling time

13-Nov-2017 By Claire Churchard

Fifty MPs have written a joint letter to the Chancellor urging him to slash the massive tax burden that is contributing to pub closures across the UK.

Punch launches food menus for leased and tenanted pubs

13-Nov-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

For the first time pubco Punch has launched three new food menus to help its tenanted and leased pub partners grow their food offerings.

MA reporter shortlisted for two Guild of Beer Writers awards

13-Nov-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

The Morning Advertiser (MA) food and drink reporter James Beeson has been shortlisted for two British Guild of Beer Writers awards and is among 30 journalists vying for a coveted accolade this year.

The Drinks List: Top Brands To Stock webinar launches

13-Nov-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Be the first to discover which drinks and trends are driving sales in the on-trade by tuning into The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) Drinks List: Top Brands To Stock free webinar this Thursday (16 November).