All news articles for September 2021

Unauthorised streams: accessing illegal content is also a crime

FACT and Sky highlight dangers of illegal streaming to licensees

By Sky Business

With the football season back in full swing, Sky and FACT, world leaders in intellectual property protection, are working together to warn licensees of the dangers of unscrupulous suppliers who may be approaching them with low-cost, but illegal, ways...

Which pub was named Community Hero?

GBPA Community Hero: The Last Post & Remembrance Bar

By Ed Bedington

Community operations have really come to the fore during the coronavirus crisis and one pub certainly stood out, taking home the title of Community Hero in the Great British Pub Awards 2021.

Latest licensing moves: pavement licences and temporary event notices are among changes (Credit: Getty Images /  Thomas Barwick)

Licensing hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen

Your guide to the latest licensing law changes

By Poppleston Allen

As we move out of summer and into autumn, I thought it might be helpful to do a little round up of some of the changes in licensing legislation that have occurred, or will occur, in the next month or so.

Which pub is best for families?

GBPA Best Pub for Families: The Onslow Arms

By Ed Bedington

A West Sussex pub that offers a little something for everyone was celebrating after being names the Best Pub for Families at the Great British Pub Awards 2021.

Which pub is best for late night?

GBPA Best Pub for Late Night: The Phoenix Arts Club

By Ed Bedington

Emerging from the ashes of the pandemic, the Phoenix Arts Club is celebrating after taking home a much deserved win in the Great British Pub Awards 2021, being declared the Best Pub for Late Night.

Who is the Stonegate pub of the year?

GBPA Stonegate Pub of the Year: The Myrtle Tavern

By Ed Bedington

Nestled in one of the leafier suburbs of Leeds, the Myrtle Tavern occupies a higgledy-piggledy building with many tempting corners to sit and sup a pint, and the site is now celebrating after being named Stonegate Pub of the Year in the Great British...

Which pub is best for food?

GBPA Best Pub for Food: The Unruly Pig

By Ed Bedington

The Unruly Pig is proudly a pub that also happens to serve some of the best food there is to have in the UK, netting it the title of Best for Food in the Great British Pub Awards 2021.

Who is the Hawthorn Pub  of the Year?

GBPA Hawthorn Pub of the Year: The Robin Hood

By Ed Bedington

The coronavirus crisis has revealed how important community pubs are to the people that depend on them, and they don’t come more special than the Robin Hood in Overseal.

Who is the Punch Pub of the Year?

GBPA Punch Pub of the Year: The Wise Man Inn

By Ed Bedington

Set in stunning surroundings, the Wise Man Inn was celebrating after taking home the title of Punch Pub of the Year in the Great British Pub Awards 2021.

Which pub has the best beer garden?

GBPA Best Pub Garden: The Brisley Bell

By Ed Bedington

There’s been a lot of change at The Bell in the north west Norfolk village of Brisley since co-owners Amelia Nicholson and Marcus Seaman came on board, and that has netted them the title of Best Pub Garden in the Great British Pub Awards.

Which pub is best for rooms?

GBPA Best Pub for Rooms: The Knife & Cleaver

By Ed Bedington

Recent investment by Copper Birch Inns to transform the Knife & Cleaver has seen a struggling site more than triple its turnover and net it the title of Best Pub for Rooms in the Great British Pub Awards 2021.

Unbeatable atmosphere: Dianne Irving of Drouth Ltd (centre) says pubs have the edge by being a centre for social contact

Opinion

Socialisation on a grand scale

By Dianne Irving, managing director, Drouth Ltd

Last week, I attended the MA Leaders Club event in Leeds. This event, formerly known as the MA 500, can only be described as first rate.

Delay confirmed: the Scottish government is being criticised for the plans (Credit: Getty Images / John M Lund Photography Inc)

Calls made to scrap Scottish vaccine passport

By Michelle Perrett

The Scottish Government is “not ready” to introduce its vaccine passport scheme because there are no published regulations or guidance, UKHospitality has said.

Awards ceremony: GBPA 2021 was streamed at the live party at Greenwood, Victoria, London

GBPA 2021

Having a blast on social media

By Gary Lloyd

The Morning Advertiser looks at the social media activity of those involved in the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) after the event and category winners were announced.

Get online: digital reputation plays a central role in the customer journey (Credit: Getty Images / MoMo Productions)

Consumers increasingly use digital tools to choose a venue

By Michelle Perrett

Digital reputation plays a central role in the customer journey for out-of-home leisure activities such as eating and drinking at pubs and bars, an exclusive study by CGA commissioned in partnership with Reputation, the reputation experience management...

Threats on rise: British Institute of Innkeeping's Steve Alton

Opinion

Pubs’ recovery under threat as supply chain issues escalate

By Steve Alton, chief executive, British Institute of Innkeeping

Our sector relies upon an effective integrated supply chain linking raw materials, manufacturing and logistics to ensure our pubs can deliver a fantastic experience for their customers.

Stellar performance: Star Pubs & Bars was formed from what was the Scottish & Newcastle estate

The rise and rise of Star Pubs & Bars

By Gary Lloyd

Star Pubs & Bars is Heineken UK’s pub arm. Here, The Morning Advertiser looks at how the pub company was formed and its activity over the years.

Cause for concern: BBPA chief executive Emma McClarkin

BBPA is 'closely monitoring' petrol panic buying

By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said it is “closely monitoring” the petrol crisis situation, which has seen panic buying of petrol across the country over the past week.

What can the sector do to boost gender equality?

MA Leaders Club

Campaign to boost diversity launched

By Nikkie Thatcher

A new campaign to level the playing field for professional women across the sector has been unveiled.

Facing the staffing challenge: the Unruly Pig head chef Dave Wall

Opinion

Dealing with the staffing shortage

By Dave Wall, head chef the Unruly Pig, Bromeswell, Suffolk

While working with a hangover isn’t a new concept for many from the world of hospitality, dealing with the aftermath of Covid and Brexit is the ‘day after’ on steroids, presenting a whole new torrent of tangles, issues and problems to battle with on a...

Expert session: The panel is in support of Cask Ale Week

Theakston unites cask and craft with virtual panel event

By Michelle Perrett

Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston is set to bring together leading figures from the beer and hospitality trades through a discussion panel, entitled “Cask Meets Craft” to be held on Friday, 1 October at 6pm.

Results revealed: Mitchells & Butlers has unveiled its trading update (image: Getty/Tay Junior)

M&B reveals volatile trading

By Michelle Perrett

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the managed pub operator that owns brands including Harvester and Toby Carvery, has revealed that trading has been volatile since reopening on Monday 17 May.

Plenty of options for your pub: some of the latest releases

New products round-up

The latest new products to hit the market

By Gary Lloyd

This week’s new products focuses on a variety of spirits, including gins from Boë and Foghouse, plus tea, coffee, beer and ginger ale variants.

Legislation incoming: CPL Learning's Jamie Campbell talks about Natasha's Law

MA Leaders Club

84% back allergy legislation

By Gary Lloyd

More than eight out of 10 people believe the introduction of new legislation is a positive change when it comes to selling food that is pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS), according to CPL Learning.