Two Oxfordshire pubs on final warning over underage sales
Two Oxfordshire pubs have been given a final warning over serving underage drinkers, after failing a second test purchase operation. Police carried...
Archives for April 14, 2008
Pubs urged to go for grants
A couple that has given new life to a run-down pub are urging licensees across the country to investigate grants that could help their businesses....
Nick Yates: Maasai Wariors and Puffing Publicans at the London Marathon
Sweaty, breathless congratulations to all the London Marathon runners in a week in which the chefs team outran the publicans."We was robbed," said...
Comment: A move up a gear
Over the past two years Marston's strategy has been very clear: to put together the best portfolio of premium cask beers in the land - with a local...
'M&B and Punch could merge'
Mitchells & Butlers and Punch Taverns are exploring a complicated deal that would merge the two pub groups' managed operations while attracting a...
What price independents?
Among several recent reports trumpeting the growth of small brewers there lies one vexing question: what is the next step to ensure this trend will...
Pubs mobilise to fight the hikes
Licensees are mobilising to force a rethink on massive alcohol duty rises
St George's Day Competition: Win a Black Rock Grill worth £5,000!
Black Rock Grill is giving one publican the opportunity to celebrate the legendary dragon-slaying patron saint of England with a free Café Rock, its...
Phil Johnson: Bugger England!
I remembered one particular night was an absolute barrel of fun: yes fun! A pub on a corner full of people, full of laughter, full of music - and...
St George's Day: Enter the dragon!
Time to put the flags out - St George's Day is only a week or so away, and pubs looking to make it a profitable occasion should have little problem...
Chris Maclean: A government we deserve
For some weeks I have been nursing an unpleasant thought. It's based on something I read many years ago. A Frenchman once wrote: "Every country has...
Mark Daniels: Growing old and bitter
My best friend and I often lament the passing of our years over cold pints of lager or snippets of telephone conversations when we get the chance....
St George's Day: What's on at the pub?
With St George's Day falling on a Wednesday this year, many pubs are choosing to base a full week of activity around the event, or relocate the main...
Rebel Howitt barred from DPS role
Rebel Howitt banned from being DPS at his pub for flouting the smoke ban
Tough times can help us, says Brulines
Brulines, the cellar monitoring equipment supplier, can take advantage of the tough market conditions in the pub sector, believes chief executive...
St George's Day: Will yours be a day to remember?
Make England and 'the English' the theme of the day. Why not try an English fancy dress competition and feature English music and food - whether...