All news articles for June 2018

Proud of provenance: Local produce is crucial to the Parkers Arms menu

Top 50 Gastropubs

Inside the Parkers Arms, Clitheroe

By Nicholas Robinson

Over the past 11 years Stosie Madi, chef-patron of Lancashire gastropub the Parkers Arms, has grown the business to dizzying heights with her family and business partner. But what’s in store for this pub’s future and will this inspiring chef open more...

Reaching remote parts: pubs offer vital community services that bring local residents together

Pub is the Hub showcases Cornish community pubs to MPs

By Claire Churchard

Pub is the Hub showcased the work of pubs that are diversifying their offer in Cornwall by inviting MPs Mike Wood and Steve Double to see how it supports pubs in providing community services in rural and remote parts of the country.

Mind the gap: Stowford Press Mixed Berries is seen to fit between standard and super-premium

In Association with Westons

Why cider is getting fruity

By Nicholas Robinson

Many marked fruit cider as a passing trend, an alternative to RTDs that would last just a summer. How wrong they were. Draught fruit ciders have become an increasingly important part of a pub’s offer and now they’re going premium.

Growth drive: James Clay hopes the acquisition will help expand its reach in the Midlands

James Clay snaps up Beer Direct distributor

By James Beeson

Craft and specialist beer distributor James Clay is set to expand its reach in the Midlands following the acquisition of regional distributor Beer Direct.

Private conveniences: At least 1,782 public toilets have closed across the UK between 2006 and 2017, freedom of information requests revealed.

Private conveniences: Open-door policy?

By Stuart Stone

Need to spend a penny? You don’t even have to spend that much to use the toilets at US branches of Starbucks now, but what does it means for UK pubs?

Food intolerance: charity Coeliac UK says one in 100 people have coeliac disease

Why you should have a free-from offer in your pub

By Nikkie Sutton

People with coeliac disease and those simply wishing to avoid gluten in their diet can often be the leaders when it comes to having a meal out. Make sure you are catering for this influential group.

Pay up: the Low Pay Commission has been urged to 'take caution' when increasing statutory wage rates

BBPA urges restraint on minimum wage increases

By Claire Churchard

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to “take caution in increasing all statutory wage rates in April 2019” as pubs face a tough trading period.

When it rains, it pours: what pubs need to think about if they are flooded

What to do if your pub gets flooded

By Claire Churchard

As heavy thunderstorms hit the UK this week, flooding many homes and businesses, The Morning Advertiser finds out what you should do if your pub gets flooded.

Match-day grub: 51% of fans said quality of food offering was either fairly important or very important when selecting a pub in which to watch sport.

A pub's guide to: the world cup

World Cup food: Simple fare for the taste buds

By Nicholas Robinson

Covering such a huge area means Russia draws culinary influences from Europe right over to eastern Asia. Dishes may be simple but there’s plenty to be said for traditional food that has come about through the many political and cultural upheavals during...

Opportunity to nurture: charity Only A Pavement Away looks to tackle homelessness and job vacancies

Finding hospitality jobs for the homeless

By Stuart Stone

Only a Pavement Away (OAPA) has been established to work with licensed hospitality and help the homeless and more vulnerable into jobs within the sector.

Without booze: this alcohol-free cocktail is refreshing thanks to the grapefruit and mint ingredients

How to make: pink grapefruit cooler

By Nikkie Sutton

Bright sunshine and warm climates call for a drink that tickles the taste buds while quenching a thirst. The pink grapefruit cooler ticks all the boxes.