Legal

Nottingham Pubwatch praised for improving nightlife reputation

23-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A city Pubwatch scheme has been honoured for helping to restore the reputation of its city’s night-time economy.

Heineken UK and Pub is The Hub call last orders for loneliness

23-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Pub is The Hub has launched a two-year pilot programme to combat loneliness and social isolation with the help of £100,000 funding from Heineken UK.

Should pubs serve under-18s alcohol-free beer?

22-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Every day, food and drinks such as a ripe banana or a slice of bread contain similar amounts of alcohol as an ‘alcohol-free’ beer, yet some operators do not permit sales of non-alcoholic drinks.

Property round-up: Jamie Oliver site to become a pub and Channel 5's Hotel Inspector announces purchase

22-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

The site of chef Jamie Oliver’s former flagship restaurant and social enterprise, Fifteen, is expected to reopen as a pub after closing in May while Admiral Taverns has announced the completion of its deal for 150 tenanted pubs from Heineken’s pub arm.

Pub may lose licence after Facebook post ‘inciting violence’

22-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A Stockton-on-Tees pub could have its licence revoked after police intervened over a Facebook post that its MP described as glorifying domestic violence.

Railway arch rent rises ‘could put breweries out of business’

22-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Several breweries have said they are hesitant to expand their current operations under railway arches despite welcoming the introduction of a new tenants’ charter.

Top tips: considerations for your beer festival

21-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

What extra legal work could holding a beer festival at your pub entail?

Beware of insolvency complexities

21-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

We have recently been involved in several cases where the premises licence has lapsed by virtue of the licence holder becoming insolvent or being dissolved.

Legal Q&A: licence amendments and splitting area coverage

21-Oct-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen covers licence amendments and splitting area coverage.

My Shout

Exploitation of loyal licensees continues today

21-Oct-2019 By Phil Dixon

Pub trade consultant Phil Dixon ponders whether or not long serving publicans are being exploited for their loyalty and service.

Regional report

What makes Oxford a good place to own a pub?

17-Oct-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Residence of many operators, including home-grown brewer Brakspear, Oxfordshire offers plenty to the on-trade with a growth in population on the cards.

Pubs face £13m business rates hike

16-Oct-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The pub sector could face a rise in business rates of £12.77m thanks to a 1.7% uprating for inflation, real estate experts have warned.

‘Lifeline’ community pubs have 100% survival rate

16-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Community pubs have bucked national trends of pub closures and are booming, according to a report published by the Plunkett Foundation.

‘Slippery’ pub boss ‘owes staff £10k’ in unpaid wages

15-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

More than 20 pub employees have claimed a former multi-site operator has failed to pay them wages that collectively total more than £10,000.

Property round-up: Robinsons plots Welsh expansion plus Dead Man’s Fingers founders open venue

15-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Halewood Wines & Spirits has unveiled a 7,500sq ft site in Bristol while Stockport-based brewer and operator Robinsons has acquired three more sites in Wales.