Videos

The Great Roast Revival – in association with Knorr Professional

What the roast of the future will look like – Episode 3

21-Sep-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

You may think the humble Sunday roast has changed little over the years, but in actual fact it has and continues to do so.

‘Rule of six’ comes into force today

14-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s ‘rule of six’ will be enforced from today (Monday 14 September) meaning those breaking it could be arrested.

The Great Roast Revival – In association with Knorr Professional

Why does a roast dinner make us feel so good? – Episode Two

14-Sep-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Roast dinners are notoriously difficult to make Instagram-worthy when it comes to plating up, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

315 pubs lost for good so far in 2020

14-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than 300 pubs have been permanently closed, set to be demolished or converted for other uses according to exclusive data for the 34 weeks and six days to 1 September 2020.

MA’s Review of the Week

Furlough extension must be reviewed by Government to save pub jobs

11-Sep-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

If the Government does not extend furlough to the pub trade then it must give other financial support to the sector or see mass unemployment at a time when the economy needs support.

Customer data collection mandatory from 18 September

10-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs will be legally required to take their customer’s contact details from 18 September, the Government has confirmed.

Pubs asked to reduce calories by 20%

08-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has set out voluntary calorie guidelines for hospitality venues as part of its plan to tackle obesity.

More than 100m meals claimed in discount scheme

04-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government’s Eat Out to Help Out discount meals scheme saw more than 100m meals claimed in less than a month, the Treasury has revealed.

The Great Roast Revival – in association with Knorr Professional

Make the most from your roast – Episode one

04-Sep-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

The weekly culinary focal point for many is the Sunday roast, but it does occasionally stand accused of lacking innovation. However, in this three-part video series we change that with an in-depth look at how to make the roast dinner shine.

MA's review of the week

Post-EOTHO footfall drivers will be geared around quality rather than discounting

04-Sep-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Anglian Country Inns' managing director James Nye about the biggest issues from the news this week.

Campaign aims to branch out from 'inner cider circle'

03-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

More than 30 cidermakers have united in a campaign to grow the visibility of cider among the British public and encourage punters to be adventurous within the category.

‘It was 50/50 whether BrewDog would make it through lockdown’

02-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The enforced coronavirus lockdown meant Scottish brewer and bar operator BrewDog lost 70% of its revenue overnight, causing co-founder James Watt serious concerns over whether the business would be able to trade once restrictions were lifted.

Applications for Government job creation scheme open

02-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub employers can apply to take part in the Government’s job creation scheme from today (2 September).

Employers to pay 10% of furlough wages from today

01-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Businesses including pub operators will have to pay 10% of furloughed workers’ wages with taxpayers contributing 70% from today (Tuesday 1 September).

Yummy Pub Co: EOTHO has been positive but 'some people shouldn't be allowed out'

28-Aug-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington spoke with Yummy Pub Co's Tim Foster about how the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has impacted the business and what the future holds for them.

MA's Review of the week

EOTHO helping pubs move towards ‘continental model’ of increased weekday trade

21-Aug-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Brewhouse & Kitchen chief executive Kris Gumbrell about the biggest issues from the news this week.

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Fear table service will stunt small drinks brands

19-Aug-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Smaller drinks producers fear table service will stifle sales as consumers won’t be able to see a pub’s full range, a craft gin maker has said.

MA's review of the week

'The biggest issue we face is consumer confidence'

14-Aug-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Black Sheep Brewery chairman Andy Slee to talk about the big issues from the news this week.

Sponsored by Alaska Seafood

Downtime Development: Alaska black cod Toby Burrowes

04-Aug-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Former Elystan Street head chef Toby Burrowes cooks a summery dish that pairs Alaska black cod with Jersey Royals and petits pois à la Française.

MA'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Eat Out to Help Out ‘quite a partial, divisive’ move

31-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington catches up with Admiral Taverns' Chris Jowsey to discuss what’s grabbed his attention from the week’s headlines.

Wait and see success for pub

31-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

In the final recording of our series following one West Sussex pub through lockdown, MA editor Ed Bedington went back to the Lockhart Tavern in Haywards Heath to find out whether their decision to delay reopening by a few weeks has paid off.

'We rely very heavily on offices being back at work'

24-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington catches up with Fuller's Simon Emeny to discuss what’s grabbed his attention from the week’s headlines.

MA’s review of the week

Consumers will have a difficult time deciphering the purpose of face masks

17-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington catches up with The Alchemist’s Simon Potts to discuss what’s grabbed his attention from the week’s headlines.

In association with Molson Coors

Understanding consumers to rebuild your business

16-Jul-2020 By MA editorial

The re-opening of pubs, bars and restaurants has been long awaited, with enforced closures of 15 or more weeks being something that is truly unprecedented for the industry.

Promoted Content in Association with Booker

How has lockdown changed pub menus and how are publicans going to start to grow their food business again?

14-Jul-2020 By MA Editorial

The Morning Advertiser talks to Simon King, sales director at Booker and Makro to understand what trends the wholesaler has been seeing during lockdown and how this will help operators moving forward.

The MA new product review

6 O'Clock Gin launches two new flavours

14-Jul-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft gin producer 6 O'Clock Gin has launched a new series of ready-to-drink products to its range. Find out more by watching the latest MA New Products Review video

Punch boss cautiously optimistic, but calls for more support for wet pubs

14-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

Running a pub company when the pubs are closed was always going to be difficult, admits Punch Pubs & Co CEO Clive Chesser, who described the coronavirus crisis as the “most challenging period of my career to date”.

How have pubs adapted to the 'new normal'?

10-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

With pub across the UK now starting to reopen, The Morning Advertiser spoke to a few operators across Surrey and Sussex about their experience of opening up on 4 July.

MA’s review of the week

‘Dramatic’ headlines unrealised as pub sector reopens well

10-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington hosts a chat with St Austell Brewery’s Kevin Georgel to find out what’s grabbed his attention from the week’s headlines.

In association with Unilever Food Solutions

Re-opening safely post lockdown

08-Jul-2020 By The Morning Advertiser

Three operators on their plans to ensure the safety of their customers and teams as they re-open their doors for eat-in customers.

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Downtime development: Crispy-topped pollock with beurre blanc

06-Jul-2020 By Alaska Seafood

This installment of the Downtime Development series sees Etch chef Steven Edwards pair pan-fried Alaska pollock with beurre blanc.

MA's review of the week

‘First indicators’ of lockdown’s financial impact on the pub sector

03-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

In a new video series, The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington hosts a chat with a leading pub industry figure to find out what’s grabbed their attention from the week’s headlines.

In association with Kopparberg

Which fruit cider trends are ripe for the picking post-lockdown?

03-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

As pubs prepare for a summer start to life after lockdown, MA asks what aspects of a carefully harvested fruit cider offer can give operators another bite at the cherry.

Cautious approach for pub opening

03-Jul-2020 By Ed Bedington

With just one day to go until pubs are able to start opening their doors, the race is on to get ready and compliant with the Government guidelines.

The MA New Product Video Review

Taste test: Fourpure ‘No Passport Required’ beers

02-Jul-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Fourpure has launches a series of six beers to take drinkers on a ‘no passport required’ journey, featuring a gose, a SIPA, two sours, a DIPA and a coffee stout.

It’s all about the customers!

30-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

With pubs gearing up for independence day from next Saturday (4 July), The Morning Advertiser spoke to a group of operators to find out what it was they were most looking forward to when it comes to the industry getting back up and running.

In association with Heineken

Advice: what beer and how much should you stock for reopening?

29-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Fish and chips, cake and custard, gin and tonic - one would not be the same without the other and the same is certainly said for beer and pubs.

To open, or not to open…

29-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

Not all pubs will be flinging their doors open on Saturday 4 July, with many choosing to wait and see how the public reacts to the new situation.

Big challenges for small operators

25-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

While the news that distancing measures were being relaxed from 2m to 1m is being celebrated, for some operators, even 1m is going to be a challenge.

Promoted content in association with Guinness

How to serve the perfect pint of Guinness

25-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Being the granddaddy of beer, Guinness is held to a high standard by consumers across the UK who will expect their first draught pint of the world-famous stout to be perfect on their return to the pub. But what exactly does that entail?

In association with Diageo

How to sell spirits post-lockdown

24-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

What will customers want when the pub trade reopens is the million-pound question operators across the UK are likely to be asking as they prepare their sites for the first influx of socially distanced punters. And following a steady uptick in sales over...

How the Horse & Jockey became a real community asset

23-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

When the lockdown came into effect forcing pubs to shut up shop, one community operatior refused to stop looking after it’s locals.

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Weekend news bulletin for pubs – 20 and 21 June

19-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington reviews the biggest news stories from the pub sector after another week in lockdown without an update from the Government on reopening guidelines.

The show must go on...

19-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

Live entertainment has long been a pub sector staple, and although lockdown is still underway operators are continuing to find ways to entertain punters.

The sector is 'running out of time'

17-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

The sector is running out of time and desperately needs clarity on reopening guidelines, according to the boss of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

In association with Pepsico

Crunching the numbers: could bagged snacks help socially distanced pubs bite back?

15-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

As pub operators prepare for the return of their parched public amid social distancing and heightened hygiene regimes post-lockdown – we ask if crisps, snacks and nuts could be their bag?

In association with Britvic

Glass half full: how has Covid-19 changed consumer attitudes to soft drinks?

15-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

With customers and operators looking to get back on the wagon in post-lockdown pubs, there’s growing thirst for a soft sell.

Long-term support on rent for Admiral tenants

12-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

Admiral Taverns' tenants are being offered tapered rent support from reopening all the way through to April next year, the company has announced.

'The Government needs to get out of the way'

11-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Government needs to get out of the way and let the sector manage the process of reopening safely, according to leading hospitality investor Charlie McVeigh.

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Back to the front – how one operator is rebuilding his business from the ground up

10-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

Licensee Alex Cook has gone from a one-man-band operation at the start of lockdown to successfully building up a new arm to his business to the extent where he’s now bringing staff back from furlough.