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Publicans fear Christmas trade drop after tidal surge hits UK

06-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Publicans across the east coast are concerned for their Christmas trade, after a North Sea surge, predicted to be the worst for 60 years, has battered parts of the country.

FSA tells consumers to check pubs' hygiene ratings this Christmas

03-Dec-2013 By Lesley Foottit

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is encouraging consumers to consider pub hygiene ratings when choosing dining venues this Christmas.

Licensees warned to be alert over Christmas crime risk

03-Dec-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Licensees and operators have been warned to be alert to the increased risk of crime as the Christmas period approaches.

Children more likely to be given alcohol at Christmas by family and friends

27-Nov-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Nearly one in five (17%) 10-14 year olds claim they have been given a whole alcoholic drink by their parents and over a fifth (21%) say they have been given a drink by someone else including a family member, during the festive season.

Events lead the way in boosting pubs’ sales, says study

20-Nov-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Most consumers are unaware of events organised by their local pub, a new survey from CGA Peach has revealed.

Booker launches Christmas Locked Down prices

12-Nov-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Wholesaler Booker has fixed prices on 204 products in its Locked Down campaign.

Ideal Collection adds seventh site

11-Nov-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Gastropub operator Ideal Collection is opening its seventh site in Chichester, West Sussex, on Friday, 15 November.

Enterprise Inns tenant Kirsty Valentine of the Alma in Newington Green is evicted

08-Nov-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The licensee of the Alma in Newington Green, north London, has been evicted from her pub following a four-year legal dispute with Enterprise Inns.

Hospitality Guild to offer range of events during National Apprenticeship Week

08-Mar-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The Hospitality Guild has joined with partners including People 1st, PACE, the Academy of Culinary Arts and the Institute of Hospitality to deliver a range of events and activities during National Apprenticeship Week, 11-15 March.

Top 10 tips for Mother's Day

28-Feb-2013

. Make sure classic roast beef and lamb dishes are on the menu, plus lighter choices like chicken and salmon. 2. Make sure wine can be bought by...

How pubs can make the most of Mothers' Day

19-Feb-2013 By Phil Mellows

Mothers’ Day, on 10 March, is a prime opportunity for pubs to make the most of their food offer, by providing good value and a relaxed ambience. Phil Mellows reports

Consumers cut back on eating-out over Christmas

28-Jan-2013 By Mark Wingett

Fewer people enjoyed meals out over the festive period, according to the results of a new online YouGov survey for foodservice analysts Horizons.

Pub and bar operators report positive trading over Christmas

08-Jan-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Pub and bar operators have reported positive trading over the festive period, with London-based businesses quoting like-for-like increases of up to 13%.

Fuller's and Hailo cab app give away Christmas puddings

12-Dec-2012 By Lesley Foottit

London brewer and pub company Fuller’s is spreading festive cheer to customers with the help of black cab app Hailo.

Supermarkets selling cut-price alcohol in run-up to Christmas

12-Dec-2012 By Helen Gilbert

Supermarket giants and off-licences are continuing to sell cut-price booze in the run-up to Christmas, a PMA investigation has found.

Pubs at Christmas 2012 picture gallery

10-Dec-2012

The Publican's Morning Advertiser picture gallery of pubs across the country embracing Christmas 2012 and getting into the festive spirit. Send us pictures of your pub's decorations or lights.

Enterprise Inns begins marketing push in run up to Christmas

02-Nov-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Enterprise Inns is helping its licensees get into the Christmas spirit by sending out free ‘Countdown to Christmas’ marketing packs to help drive footfall over the 10 weeks leading to the new year.

All-day dining: How pubs can maximise sales during quieter hours

28-Sep-2012 By Lesley Foottit

There is nothing more annoying than stopping off at a pub for a bite to eat, only to find that the kitchen is closed. Potential customers can be put off for good and pubs miss out on custom.

Gary and Toni Valentine win top Hall & Woodhouse accolade

26-Jun-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Hall & Woodhouse licensees Gary and Toni Valentine were celebrating after receiving the top accolade as ‘Business Partners of the Year’ at the company’s annual awards.

Olympics: Making the most of the Games at your pub

20-Jun-2012 By Sonya Hook

Whatever you might feel about the Olympics, the event is impossible to ignore. Right from the opening ceremony on 27 July through to the Paralympics, which runs from 29 August until 9 September, there will hour upon hour of live sporting coverage beamed...

Don’t be complacent, plan for the summer

18-May-2012 By Steve Haslam

What a difference a year makes — and I’m not talking about the economy, changes in legislation or anything else directly related to the industry. No, it’s the great British weather. April 2011 saw wall-to-wall sunshine, Easter, Mothers’ Day and a royal...

Minimum pricing to hit 8% of non promoted supermarket alcohol

24-Apr-2012 By Michelle Perrett

More than one in 12 alcoholic drinks sold in supermarkets, outside of promotions, would fall foul of plans to ban sales below 40p per unit, and cider would be hit the hardest.

Cracking opportunities: Making the most of Easter

12-Mar-2012 By Sheila McWattie

Pubs can go hell for leather to increase takings over the forthcoming Easter weekend by staging themed activities and ensuring their food and drink offer ticks the right box. Sheila McWattie report.

Seas the day: Upselling fish & chips

02-Mar-2012 By Sheila McWattie

Fish & chips is the most British of dishes. Sheila McWattie looks at 10 ways to get it on your menu.

Making the most of St Patrick's Day

29-Feb-2012 By Sheila McWattie

For those willing to put in the hard yards and prepare for it, St Patrick’s Day can provide licensees with one of the busiest days of their year. Sheila McWattie reports.

Freeholders urged to hold innovative events

28-Feb-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Freehold licensees should take the opportunity to add something different to their events rather than following pub company ideas to increase sales.

Pub Mentors: Graduation day

07-Feb-2012

When Jay Smith, owner of Montey’s Rock Cafe in York and Harrogate and star of TV’s Save Our Boozer, made a return visit to the College Arms at Lower Quinton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, he found that owners Jo Arevalo and Marilyn Herdman had been...

Looking forward to the green shoots of spring

23-Jan-2012 By Steve Haslam

First of all, happy new year to everybody and hopefully it was a great Christmas for you. But we know what follows now — back to the reality of the January blues.

Booker to stay open throughout Christmas

12-Dec-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Food and drink wholesaler Booker is open throughout the Christmas period including Boxing Day and both bank holidays.

Government launches Christmas drink-driving campaign

06-Dec-2011 By Gurjit Degun

More than 8,000 pubs and student union bars are taking part in the Government’s THINK! Christmas drink-drive campaign launched today.

Pubs warned over pre-Christmas robberies

21-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Metropolitan Police has urged licensees to be vigilant about robbery prevention in the lead-up to Christmas.The Met’s Flying Squad co-ordinator Mark Beale said prevention should be the focus for publicans and has urged them to take action now.

Greene King Pub Partners get licensing advice for Christmas

15-Nov-2011

Greene King Pub Partners are being sent an essential guide to ensure they stay legal over the busy festive period.

Haworth and EBLEX team up for meat cuts events

28-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Renowned pub chef Nigel Haworth has teamed up with EBLEX in an event to promote local sourcing.

Plan properly to ensure end-of-year sales tonic

28-Sep-2011 By Graham Rowson

Proper planning prevents poor performance, and how true that is. Never before have the five P-words needed to be put into action and I mean now, as delay in proper strategic planning will cost you dearly in lost sales throughout the forthcoming end-of-year...

Carnage will not expand student events

15-Sep-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Varsity Leisure Group (VLG) has decided not to expand the number of Carnage student pub crawls that it hosts for the coming academic term, saying it’s not possible to host more events.

Be smart, make your Christmas plans now

07-Sep-2011 By Michael Kheng

So here we are again, the start of September and we all know what that means — or do we? Time to start thinking of tidying the outside areas? Time to think about Halloween? No, it’s time to start planning for Christmas, if you have not already started.

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