A need to know the whereabouts of the Campaign For Real Ale’s (CAMRA) ‘mojo’ immediately intensified following the consumer organisation’s announcement last month that it plans to recognise all ‘good-quality’ beers and ciders, instead of focusing on cask...
Recent calls for alcohol labelling to follow a similar route to cigarettes has caused concern among operators and brand owners alike, but are things as bad as they appear?
Pubs of the future will not be able to rely on looking good and providing an outstanding food and drink offer, instead they will have to give customers memorable experiences, delegates at a recent MA500 event in Cambridge heard.
A weekend of white hosting red as England take on Wales at Twickenham and Tottenham Hotspur welcome Arsenal to Wembley in the second north London derby of the Premier League season.
Conducted to kick off a six-week nationwide campaign urging consumers to celebrate their love for pubs, research by Ei Publican Partnerships shed light on Britons’ enduring love of their ‘local’.
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association have called for a "rethink" on the proposed bill which would establish a pubs code in Scotland, saying that if successful, it would "cost jobs, investment and opportunities, while punishing tied-pubs...
Leading industry voices have blasted research that suggests low-alcohol products, instead of promoting a healthy lifestyle as marketed, are "simply increasing the number of occasions on which people drink alcohol".
Education plays a big part in tackling the lack of chefs in the hospitality industry and catering colleges need to up their game, MA500 delegates heard.
Operators are breaking copyright laws by allowing customers to watch non-live programmes in their pubs, MA500 delegates heard at a conference in Cambridge today (8 February).
A new generation of customers could be set to flock to the high street in search of ‘real experiences’, but retailers are stepping up their game and reacting with out-of-the-box ideas, which could outshine pubs.
Cognac producer Courvoisier has launched its third annual ‘Toast of Paris’ cocktail competition where, for the first time, UK bartenders will be judged on how their cocktails would look on Instagram posts, alongside more traditional criteria.
People 1st has set out its response to the Government's T level consultation and said the qualifications could be an "important cog in the wheel" that can help find a solution to the skills shortage facing hospitality employers
Following on from the highly successful ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme, 10 pubs and bars have joined the #notinmydrink campaign to raise awareness of drink spiking - and will be able to test drinks for the presence of drugs.
A £2.5m investment in a new state-of-the-art brewing system is “just the beginning” for Bermondesy craft brewery Fourpure, according to co-founder Dan Lowe.
Dishes can change periodically and there can be various reasons as to why. Here, The Morning Advertiser looks at what pub giant JD Wetherspoon has removed from its offer.
The coveted awards has returned this year to find the UK’s best marketers and celebrate innovative campaigns across the industry – and entries are now open.
Lewis Hamilton will begin the defence of his Formula One world title in late March when the lights go out in the sport's traditional curtain-raiser in Melbourne, Australia.
While beer sales may be the lowest since 2013, spending in pubs through the first month of 2018 saw double-digit growth, as Brits ditched Dry January and sought to cure the new year blues with meals and evenings out with friends and family.
Ei Commercial Properties has "further strengthened its relationship" with barbecue restaurant chain Hickory’s Smokehouse following a "major £1m-plus investment" in Merseyside.
The average price of alcohol in the UK is 42.7% higher than the EU average – the fourth highest in Europe beaten only by Sweden, Ireland and Finland, according to new research.
Lord Roy Kennedy of Southwark has been appointed as the new National Pubwatch honorary president after many years of working closely with the pub and hospitality trade in his role as a Labour vice-chairman of the all-party parliamentary beer group.
Volume sales of beer in pubs and bars fell by 2.4% in 2017, equating to almost 88m fewer pints sold in pubs than the previous year, new figures have revealed.
Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has signed an exclusive partnership with hospitality business TRG Concessions to open bars in UK airports and railway stations.
Pubs are unnecessarily pouring profits down the drain by falling short of a full measure, according to cellar management trainer and Cask Marque assessor Day Harvey.
Wholesale foodservice price inflation rose to 5.1% in December 2017, a sign of continued volatility in the market despite the easing of some pressures, according to the new figures.
The longest-running scheme nominated at the 2017 Best Bar None awards won the prize for Best Overall Scheme at a ceremony hosted by Lord Smith of Hindhead CBE at the House of Lords on 5 February.
Star Pubs & Bars' welcome pack has assured 1,900 licensees on a number of key issues, including rent and product prices, ahead of taking full operational responsibility following the acquisition of Punch A pubs on 5 March.
Multi-brand operator Arc Inspirations has continued its expansion in the north-west of England with the announcement of a second site in Manchester opening in summer 2018.
Tiny Rebel co-founder Bradley Cummings has officially launched his campaign to be elected to the national executive of The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Customers taking or dealing drugs in your premises represent more of a threat to your business than just reputational or the potential for crime and disorder.
There has been publicity in recent months concerning a couple of technical innovations in terms of the delivery of alcohol to customers within licensed premises.
If you want to expand your business, financial backing is key but where can you get your hands on the readies? It’s not just banks that can help you. There are probably more options than you think
It’s both a gift and a curse that buying at auction isn’t as easy as sneezing or waving at the wrong moment during the bidding process. Here is some advice on how to navigate a pub property auction
Two pubs a day have either been demolished or converted into other types of use such as homes and offices since last April’s business rates changes, according to analysis of Government data by real estate adviser Altus Group.
Though desserts are traditionally the final taste diners have of a meal, it also means the dish will be their last impression, making it crucial operators get it right.
