Guide shows small brewers' relief encourages others
Brewers are starting up all over the country - with twice the number of new brewers listed in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide than there were last...
Archives for September 15, 2004
Les Routiers lifts lid on winners
Les Routiers has announced the winners in its 2004 pubs and inns awards. They were revealed on Monday at the launchof the Les Routiers in Britain...
Property round-up
The Royal Oak in North Woodchester is a Cotswolds pub believed to date back to the 17th century.The freehold site is a thriving business, which...
Preparation's key
I am often asked what can be done to make the stocktaking process flow better with minimum disruption to the business and customers. Good preparation...
Dare you work with Ramsay?
by Jason Williams Channel 4 is looking for pub chefs to take part in its second series of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. The programme will...
Eldridge Pope agrees offer from Michael Cannon
Eldridge Pope has agreed a 171p-a-share offer for the business from entrepreneur Michael Cannon (pictured). The board of the Dorset-based pub...
Villagers battle to save Lord Bassett
Nearly 30 Leicestershire villagers have staged a protest to try to save the Lord Bassett Arms in Sapcote from demolition. Owners Tom and Mary Swain...
Magnetic north
It's a seller's market in the north withpub prices high and offers on tap.But, as Tony Halstead reports, more vendors are keeping a slice of the pie...
Making future plans
Five pub companies are tackling the smoking issue head-on with a five-year plan to phase in restrictions. Daniel Pearce reports.Wetherspoon's Tim...
Gang use weapons in pub attack
A gang of men reportedly used knives, knuckle-dusters and other weapons in an attack on four drinkers at a Derby pub. One man was stabbed with what...
Autumn gardens: Blooming business
Colourful floral displays can turn heads and attract customers right through the year - and prepare your pub for a smoking ban reports Phil...
Boddingtons Action Group revived to save brewery
The Boddingtons Action Group is being resurrected as trade groups attempt to save the Strangeways Brewery in Manchester.Brewing giant Interbrew's...
Sheffield's Riding high
It was a Sheffield Winsday when Pale Rider stole the show at the GBBF says PHIL DIXON It was a memorable day, that Sunday 21 April 1991. At last, 25...
Former Laurel licensee loses case over website
by Ewan Turney Pub company Laurel has won a dispute with a disaffected ex-employee over a website domain that pinched its Hog's Head pub chain name....
Drink Talking: Steven Prescott
Strangeways employs local people to brew local beer and it is essential to keep it so says Steven Prescott, regional director for CAMRA, Greater...
Knowle Inn lures first-time buyers
The only pub in a Somerset village has been sold to first-time buyers for an undisclosed sum off an asking price of £110,000 for its leasehold. The...