Drinks maker stands by new Sailor Jerry's
First Drinks said it has no plans to revert back to the old Sailor Jerry's recipe despite a 15,000-strong Facebook campaign threatening to boycott...
Archives for March 26, 2010
Pub property: out of the woods?
Is the recession in the pub property market over? Agents have signalled that the worst may be behind us.
Mandelson meets with Fair Pint
Anti-beer tie campaigners Fair Pint met with Business Secretary Lord Peter Mandelson to discuss the Government's proposals for reform of the tie. Mandelson met with Fair Pint members Mark Dodds, Steve Corbett and Nicky Francey.
Ex-barrister set to open fifth pub
A retired barrister is to open her fifth pub — Maggie Van Hagen is set to reopen former Punch pub the Manor Arms, in Burton, Hampshire.
Pub Bitch: No beating around the bush
No beating around the bush The following reminds me of the old saying that begins with the line "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone…"...
First rent arbitration cases due to be heard
The first cases involving a rent arbitration scheme for the industry are likely to be settled in court next month. Speaking at the British Beer...
McEwan's Lager Cold hits top 10
McEwan's Lager Cold has recorded a massive uplift in volume sales as a result of its full UK push. The 3.6% ABV draught beer brand, launched by...
Rogue music firm takes in 200 pubs
At least 200 pubs were supplied by a digital jukebox firm that issued copyrighted tunes without permission, the Morning Advertiser has learnt.
Magners absorbs cider duty hike
Irish cider Magners has announced it will absorb the 13% hike in cider duty — duty rises from midnight on Sunday.
Sport Relief and BA — what a contrast!
Last weekend brought home to me the highs and lows of our great country, says former Greene King Pub Partners boss David Elliott.
Plans for US-type community bars
Tim Bacon, the founder of Living Room bar and restaurant chain, is to launch a new concept in the West Kirby district of Wirral next month, called...