All news articles for September 2018

Illegal screening: Fladgate partner Alex Haffner explains how pub operators can determine if their broadcasts are genuine

How can pubs detect illegitimate sports broadcasts?

By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser spoke to Alex Haffner, a partner in the sports business group at law firm Fladgate, to discuss how publicans can detect whether or not their sports broadcasting platform is legitimate.

Par-fect weekend: the Ryder Cup returns and Team Europe look to avenge their 2016 defeat at Hazeltine, Minnesota

Ryder Cup weekend coincides with Chelsea v Liverpool clash

By Stuart Stone

Though Team Europe's efforts to regain the Ryder Cup at France's Le Golf National headline this weekend's sport, there's rich Premier League pickings for pubs as unbeaten duo Chelsea and Liverpool clash at Stamford Bridge.

Nothing to be scared of: make the most of festive dates to increase takings

Legal Q&A: Trading on notable days

By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen tackles trading on notable days and licensing checks for making changes to a pub forecourt

Noise abatement notices: it is crucial that your premises operates within its restrictions

Top tips: dealing with licensing inspections

By Poppleston Allen

Authorised officers from the licensing authority, police and environmental health can arrive at a premises unannounced to scrutinise the operation and seek out every non-compliance under a premises licence.

Fun times: Bingo is back with a bang but make sure you don't fall foul of the Gambling Act 2005

Know the rules on bingo variants

By Poppleston Allen

Bingo is having a bit of a renaissance at the moment with new and innovative approaches to the game that appeal to a wider audience.

Welcome to the Club: you holiday in the Hamptons? Try drinking at the Club House instead

My Pub: the Club House, Chavasse Park, Liverpool

By Claire Churchard

A pub designed to look like a manor in the Hamptons is certainly unique in Liverpool. General manager Leigh Edmondson reveals how the pub has brought a little bit of the American dream to the north-west

Declining market: cask sales have dropped by 6.8% in volume (image credit: zmurciuk/gettyimages.co.uk)

The Cask Report 2018/2019

Cask beer sales declining faster than overall beer

By Nikkie Sutton

Sales of cask beer are falling quicker than overall beer sales in the on-trade, according to new figures compiled by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and featured in The Cask Report 2018-2019.

Transparent data: pubcos regulated by the pubs code have started publishing monthly figures on responses to MRO-applications

Pubs code data published by BBPA

By Emily Hawkins

Pubcos regulated by the pubs code have started publishing monthly data on the numbers of market rent only (MRO) notices issued, conversion rates into MRO agreements and other trends.

Industry-leading facility: Punch has launched a new training venue to help operators create great customer experiences

Punch launches publican training facility

By Stuart Stone

Independent pub company Punch has launched a new training facility, The Academy, at its support centre in Burton-upon-Trent, east Staffordshire.

All Shep-shape: Jonathan Neame talks about how Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has progressed throughout his near-30-year career

Big interview: Jonathan Neame, Shepherd Neame chief executive

By Stuart Stone

The close ties Shepherd Neame maintains to its home county of Kent provide both the storied history around which the brand has been built as well as unique challenges and opportunities. Jonathan Neame talks through almost 30 years at Britain’s oldest...

Increase in reports: incidents involving drinks being spiked are rising (image credit: monkeybusinessimages/gettyimages.co.uk)

What can pubs do to prevent drink spiking?

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs should encourage customers to moderate their drinking and consider specific training for their staff in a bid to reduce the risk of punters getting their drinks spiked, according to an alcohol charity.

Social spotlight: confidently setting your stall out online can bring palpable offline rewards

Social media spotlight: rules of attraction

By Stuart Stone

Love it or hate it, social media is vital to your potential customers so if you want to guide people to your pub, having an online presence may be the way to hook them

A question of priorities: Jake Berry at the pump with Keith Murray, licensee of Star Pubs & Bars' Woolpack

Exclusive Q&A with pubs minister Jake Berry

By Claire Churchard

When The Morning Advertiser met pubs minister Jake Berry in a pub in Lancashire to ask him about his priorities for the sector, this is what the Rossendale & Darwen MP had to say

Leasehold to freehold: property experts reveal the best way to make the move from leased to freehold property in the pub industry

Moving from leasehold to freehold

By Stuart Stone

Property experts reveal the best way to make the move from leased to freehold property in the pub industry

Fuller’s steam ahead: chief executive Simon Emeny talks growth plans and customer behaviour

Big interview: Simon Emeny Fuller’s chief executive

By Claire Churchard

With ambitious growth plans, acquisitions and an eye on its heritage, Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny shares his thoughts on what’s shaping the future of pubs and brewing, and how he plans to keep the pubco’s progressive attitude fresh