Guest editor Simon Longbottom sets the brief for this issue’s Spotlight feature, which looks at debunking the myths surrounding jobs in the hospitality sector.
Operators behind pubs listed in the Michelin Guide say their sites challenge the preconceptions of gastropubs as stuffy and inaccessible, and they are excited to see more pubs recognised.
Premium pub and hotel business Fuller’s hopes sponsoring Team UK in global cooking competition, Bocuse d’Or, will inspire and train staff across the Fuller’s network.
The Economist predicted 2019 would be the year veganism went mainstream. And, with ever-growing, free-from options and a new wave of vegan hospitality, it looks like the forecasters are correct.
Local newspapers writing about their community’s pubs this week reported on sites including a pizza-eating challenge and several campaigns to save pubs from the brink of plans to convert them into homes.
Wembley Stadium head of culinary Harry Lomas MBE BEM leads more than 250 chefs in feeding 90,000 visitors to the national stadium on a regular basis. We discuss what publicans can learn from this giant operation.
It’s been a tumultuous year in the pub trade on the acquisition front but the news that Stonegate was bidding for the much larger Ei Group still caught many by surprise. One of the leading architects of the deal Simon Longbottom reveals all.
The £2.7bn deal for Hong Kong firm CK Asset (CKA) to take over Greene King’s almost 3,000 pubs portfolio has been approved by the pubco and brewer’s shareholders.
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers pub A-boards and placement of gaming machines and on-site cash points.
It is easy for tensions to fray and the mental health of employees to decline, says Sarah Taylor, content author and hospitality specialist at High Speed Training.
Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations recorded increased profits and like-for-like sales in what its chief executive has described as the ‘most successful year in the company’s history’.
Pubs and bars that invest in glamorous toilets could be flushed with success among younger customers and social media whizzes, according to a survey by Formica Group.
Allegations that there was bias towards pub companies and their representatives in deciding the business rates system have been denied as a new report pushes for urgent reform.
Stockport-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has grown its pub estate to 260 sites, while Punch, St Austell and Shepherd Neame added new venues to their portfolios.
We Hustle consultancy’s Tom Bell says alcoholic drinks brands leading the way in innovation will see the biggest and best cut through. Here is his analysis of what to expect in the coming months.
The world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, Rover, is urging more landlords to become dog-friendly to help stop young pubgoers having to abandon their beloved pet at home.
Flight Club co-founder Steve Moore explains that hitting the mark in a new site in north London could help the concept branch out onto high streets in smaller towns and cities.
Pub operators have expressed mixed feelings about how pubs should interact with an initiative encouraging people to give up alcohol for a month for charity.
Alcohol licensing law company – Poppleston Allen – and its team of solicitors have been acknowledged for its licensing, achieving Tier 1 status in both the East Midlands and London, according to the latest results from Legal 500.
For centuries, pubs have constantly demonstrated their ability to evolve and adapt to reflect the changing needs of society, according to Stonegate Pub Company chief executive Simon Longbottom.
Pubs should take inspiration from Spain and Germany to promote the health benefits of low-and-no alcohol beer, according mindful drinking organisation Club Soda.
Seafood Pub Company has reported a group loss after tax of £2.73m for the full-year to 31 December 2018, compared to a loss of £1.15m the previous year, after higher administrative expenses and cost of sales impacted profits.
Pubs should ensure they reply to all reviews they receive, regardless of whether they are positive or negative, one expert has told The Morning Advertiser.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and UKHospitality (UKH) have united to tackle the issue of underage gambling and believe pubs ‘should be doing more’ to prevent it.
Pub bosses should invest in mental health awareness training to help kitchen staff achieve a good work-life balance, according to the founder of mental health awareness project The Burnt Chef.