All news articles for February 2020

Go north-west: Blind Tiger Inns MD Chris Tulloch says the White Horse in Irlam, Greater Manchester is the

The birth and progression of Blind Tiger Inns

By Nikkie Thatcher

Three years ago, Chris Tulloch took the opportunity to inject passion, love and enthusiasm into a small batch of pubs. Here, he tells us more about Blind Tiger Inns

Violent storms: pubs suffer floods, roofs collapse, fallen trees and submerged beer gardens as Storm Ciara hits the UK

Storm Ciara

Storm Ciara wreaks havoc on pubs

By Alice Leader

Britain saw quite the blustery weekend as Storm Ciara ripped through the country with up to 80mph winds, inflicting havoc on some of the UK’s beloved pubs.

Winter warmer: Greene King’s January sales shine through with its low and no-alcohol stock

GK boasts huge rise in low-and-no sales

By Alice Leader

Greene King has claimed a victory during Dry January as the giant pubco announced year-on-year sales of low and no-alcohol drinks up 58% across its managed estate last month.

Going the whole hog: Camden Town Brewery launches a new lager and a hedgehog pub you can set up in your garden

Brewery launches pub for hedgehogs

By Alice Leader

Camden Town Brewery is providing a safe place for some prickly creatures to hibernate this winter as it offers hog-sized pub, the Hibernation Arms.

Protected status: several pubs have received updates on their listed status including The Philharmonic in Liverpool (image: Historic England archive, Alan Bull)

Liverpool pub upgraded to Grade I-listing

By Emily Hawkins

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms in Liverpool was upgraded to a Grade I-listing, the first time a purpose-built, Victorian pub has received such recognition.

New fee: the annual payment will include other benefits as a paying member

AA to charge for Rosette scheme

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs and restaurants wanting to appear in the the AA's annual guidebook and be eligible for a Rosette will have to pay a yearly fee of £150, plus VAT.

Danger to all: the inspection found serious deficiencies that put residents, hotel guests and staff members at risk

Publican sentenced over fire safety breaches

By Alice Leader

The owner of the Foresters Arms pub and hotel has been convicted after admitting serious breaches of fire safety law after its standards “fell far short”.

Positive performance: Liberation Group has announced growth in its yearly sales

Liberation Group year sales up

By Emily Hawkins

Jersey-based pub company the Liberation Group has reported like-for-like growth of 3.6% for the full year across its managed pubs estate.

Nitty gritty: The Compass Project’s David Paulin says hospitality needs more practical solutions

Time to put mental health words into action

By Emily Hawkins

The organiser of a project focusing on mental health in hospitality said he realised the pub sector still has a long way to go in breaking down the attached stigmas.

Rates relief: the Government announced the business rates discount for eligible pubs last month (January)

Delay to business rates discount

By Nikkie Thatcher

The business rate relief for thousands of pubs that was announced by the Government last month (January) will be delayed for some councils due to ‘software changes’.

Chief champion: Molson Coors’ Phil Whitehead is on the board at the British Beer & Pub Association

Molson Coors MD is new BBPA chairman

By Alice Leader

The managing director of Molson Coors Western Europe has been appointed as chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), following a vote at the trade association’s general meeting.