Ballydoyle has new owners
Halewood is adding a new Irish whiskey to its spirits portfolio. Ballydoyle is a blend of whiskey distilled and matured in oak barrels by Cooleys...
Archives for October 13, 2004
Punish the glassing thugs, not the trade'
The Viewpoint article by Jefford "Why glass ban is not the answer", in last week's Morning Advertiser is one of those rare comments full of common...
A Cornish chef won the desserts category in the latest PubCh
Gareth Eddy, 31, is head chef at St Austell Brewery's Old Custom House in Padstow, Cornwall. Eddy, who trained under Rick Stein, impressed the judges...
JDW and Yates in curry-war battle
by Ewan Turney The curry war between highstreet operators JD Wetherspoon and Yates scaled new heights last week as Wetherspoon's attempted to hijack...
Ofcom code will hinder binge battle says WSA
The Wine & Spirits Association (WSA) has blasted Ofcom's draft code for alcohol ads for being "too prescriptive" and stating that it will not necessarily curb alcohol misuse
Hosts' takings stolen in car ram-raid
Two licensees were robbed on their way to deposit their weekend takings after raiders rammed into their car. The licensees, who were husband and wife...
Making music
Undertones ex-frontman and head of the Live Music Forum, Feargal Sharkey wants more live pub music, finds Michelle Perrett.Licensees have been handed...
Yates first to adopt minimum price scheme
Yates has become the first pub company to enforce a minimum price scheme across its estate. As part of its nine-point BarSafe strategy the managed...
The home
brew crew After years of decline the brew-pub is undergoing something of a revival, finds Adrian Tierney-Jones. And although producing your own beer...
Councils propose smoke-free areas for kids
A number of local authorities are trying to use their licensing policies to introduce controversial anti-smoking measures through the back...
Group practice
Three different businesses, but one common aim best practice.Mick Whitworth takes a look at the trade's efforts in the run-up to the Morning...
Yates takes responsible retailing high ground
by Ewan Turney A high-street bar operator has produced the most comprehensive responsible retailing policy so far in the industry, with managers'...
Legal advice: In the spirit of the law?
Hearings are still weighted in authorities' favour.By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Marvellous
fellow The Morning Advertiser has teamed up with Imperial Tobacco to find the UK's most characterful licensee. Nigel Huddleston meets Dennis...
In our defence
Barry Gillham answers the criticism levelled at chartered surveyors over rent reviews in the wake of the Trade & Industry investigation.As a...
Drink Talking: Pat Nolan
The Irish smoking ban has exacted a terrible toll on publicans says Pat Nolan, editor of Drinks Industry Ireland.Ireland's smoking ban has been one...
Councils accuse pubs of underage cigarette sales
Licensees have rejected accusations that children are being allowed to buy cigarettes from vending machines in pubs.Derbyshire County Council is...
Two-thirds of pubs now meet DDA requirements
Licensees are becoming increasingly aware of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) with a growing number reporting they have now made changes to...
Stars of sensible selling
It was a pleasure judging our Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards last week. There were so many examples of highly-professional licensees and pubcos...
Regent in legal spat with Luminar over new opening
Regent Inns is considering an appeal after its plans for a £4m Walkabout in Oxford were blocked by rival Luminar. Regent, which had applied for a...
Greene King helps hosts meet reform
Greene King Pub Partners, the company's tenanted and leased division, has created an in-house licensing team to help tenants tackle the challenge of...