All news articles for March 2024

Pub operators urged to look for positives

OPINION

Trading is tough but we need to start sharing the positives

By Ed Bedington

It’s a little too easy to allow ourselves to wallow in pessimism, (particularly when you record a podcast with a fully qualified professional moaner), but sometimes we need to take a step back and appreciate some of the positives out there.

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Average hospitality salary drops

By Nikkie Thatcher

The average salary of hospitality workers has decreased this year when compared to 2023 a report has uncovered.

Publican Awards 2024: The pub sector was celebrated at the event

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Publican Awards 2024: social media highlights

By The Morning Advertiser

The hospitality sector came together to celebrate the industry at the Publican Awards for the 2024 ceremony on 27 March at Evolution, Battersea, London.

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LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

Spring has sprung, but keep it down!

By Alex Tomlinson, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

It appears that the issue of noise has reared its head in the hospitality sector again. This time with the conclusion of the long running saga surrounding Manchester nightclub Night & Day, which has been fighting a Noise Abatement Notice served by...

Site specifics: Dylans at the Kings Arms head chef Josh Searle highlights what's on offer at the gastropub

All about Dylans at the Kings Arms, St Albans

By Charli Tomney

Dylans at the Kings Arms in St Albans, Hertfordshire was the winner of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Front of House Team award in 2022. Here, head chef Josh Searle gives the lowdown on what makes the pub special.

Significant investment: Northern Monk expands brewing capacity by 20%

Northern Monk expands brewing capacity by 20%

By Rebecca Weller

Northern Monk Brew Co. enters “exciting new era” as it increases its brewing capacity by a fifth after injecting half-a-million pounds into its main brewery.

Menu changes: many chefs have started using lamb rump instead of a rack of lamb to help keep it at an affordable price (image: Getty/StockNinja)

Operators advised to put lamb on specials menu this Easter

By Nikkie Thatcher

With the cost of lamb high as a result of strong demand from across the globe and UK production reduced, one purchasing expert has urged operators to remove lamb from the main menu and offer it on the specials board instead.

Focus areas: SIBA has put forward its manifesto ahead of a general election (image: Getty/8213erika)

SIBA outlines areas next Gov should focus on

By Nikkie Thatcher

Fairness across the market and taxation as well as environmentally sustainable policies are some of the areas one trade body is calling for ahead of the next general election.

Nest franchise aims for expansion

Video Exclusive

Greene King aim to build Nest to last

By Ed Bedington

As Greene King launch its first Nest franchise site, the MA caught up with franchise operations director Penny Baldwin to find out more.

The Morning Advertiser's Lock In Podcast episode 75

Lock In Podcast

Pie Hard (with a vengeance)

By Ed Bedington

To pie, or not to pie, that is the question asked in this episode of the Lock In podcast, as the team lift the (pastry) lid on what makes the perfect pub pie!

Consumer trends for pubs for summer 2024

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

The consumer trends set to define summer 2024

By Heineken UK

Serena Smith, head of category at Heineken UK, speaks to The Morning Advertiser on how pubs and bars can make the most of beer and cider sales this summer season

Alarming rate: number of NTE firms in the UK drops by 15.5% (Credit: Getty/SolStock)

Number of NTE firms drops by 'staggering' 15.5%

By Rebecca Weller

The number of night-time economy (NTE) businesses in the UK has dropped by a “staggering” 15.5%, new research from Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.

Exciting future: UKH chief exec Kate Nicholls (pictured) to replace Daniel Davies as IoL national chair

Kate Nicholls appointed as IoL national chair

By Rebecca Weller

The Institute of Licensing (IoL), the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, has announced the election of UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls as its new national chair.

Overcome challenges: NTIA CEO Michael Kill says collaboration is key to addressing late-night economy issues

OPINION

OPINION: Early closing taking a toll on night-time economy

By Michael Kill, CEO, Night-TIme Industries Association (NTIA)

The current economic environment is steering businesses, particularly pubs, to close earlier, sparking concerns about the future of the night-time economy.

CMBC launches 1664 Blanc to UK

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Blue in bottle, iconic in flavour – 1664 BLANC

By Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company

Kronenbourg 1664 launched its super-premium offering to the UK in February with the arrival of the playfully elegant and iconic blue bottle of 1664 BLANC.

Putting on a show: Research shows hospitality has an appetite for live music (Credit: Getty/FG Trade)

A guide to putting on live music at your pub

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Research shows putting on gigs can boost trade, so we’ve spoke to experts on what you need to do if you want to start putting on live music at your pub.

Joining forces: the shortlisted businesses are great examples of firms working together for the benefit of all

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2024

Find out about the Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites) finalists

By The Morning Advertiser

Pub models are evolving at pace and the traditional tenanted and leased models are changing – however, the principle of partnership remains at the core and our four finalists are great examples of companies that seek to work together for the benefit of...

Doom and gloom: sector needs to be more positive about cask

THE CASK PROJECT

Bradbury: Cask has seen 'too much doom and gloom'

By Rebecca Weller

Cask beer has been the victim of too many reports of “doom and gloom” during the past couple of years as consumers seek consistency, quality and tradition within the category, according to T&R Theakston managing director Richard Bradbury.

What's in the news 22 March?

Review of the Week

'We do it for love, it's certainly not for the money'

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with award winning publican and campaigner Emma Gibbon of the Plough and the Hewlett Arms to get her take on the week's news, from falling inflation to pub closures.

Business results: the trading update from JD Wetherspoon covered the 26-week period to 28 January 2024 (image: Getty/PeopleImages)

JDW ‘has potential for 1,000 sites’

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) identified the possibility of increasing its estate by just under a quarter (23%), in its latest trading update.