Consultation launched on Royal Wedding late opening
A consultation is set to be held over government plans to allow pubs to open until 1am for two days to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Crime Prevention...
Archives for January 12, 2011
Local heroes at Olde Bull Inn pub
Cheryl Hickman tells Gurjit Degun how local sourcing, smiling staff and updating bedrooms help them stay ahead at the Olde Bull Inn.
Robert Sayles: Have you been bullied?
Do you ever hark back to your school days? Afternoon tea on a Wednesday was always the highlight for me. In year one my duties were clearly mapped...
Big freeze hits Restaurant Group
The Restaurant Group, which owns the Brunning & Price pub estate, has reported a 1% drop in like-for-like sales as the big freeze took its toll.
Amber Taverns acquires Castleford pub
Preston-based pub group Amber Taverns has acquired the Lamplighters pub in Castleford, West Yorkshire for an undisclosed sum. The Lamplighters is a...
Charging for New Year's Eve is damaging trade
Michael Kheng says pubs are damaging their trade by charging for New Year's Eve and increased sales should outweigh increased costs.
Publican Local Focus: Bristol boom
Bristol is one of those places that appears to be held in very high regard by all those who have a link with it. Just mentioning the fact I was off...
R&L Properties pubs go into administration
Deloitte, the accountancy firm, has been appointed administrator to 207 pubs previously owned by Robert Tchenguiz's R20 property group. The pubs, all...
Kurnia closes Kai's Bar Louth
Lincoln-based multiple operator Kurnia Group has closed Kai's Bar Louth — and may not re-open the site. The venue closed on New Year's Day and...
'How they waste your money: Council employs professional actors to play drunks in bars'
They stumbled around, slurred and headed for the bar to order another drink. The scenario may sound familiar, but these were not your average weekend...
Royal wedding: consultation on later pub hours
The Government has launched a two-week public consultation on plans to let pubs open later on the royal wedding weekend. As the Morning Advertiser...
ALMR: Government's schizophrenic policy on pubs
Plans to let pubs open later during the royal wedding weekend shows the Government's "schizophrenic" approach to the trade. That's according to the...
Brewers blame rising costs for price hikes
The 'Big Four' brewers have blamed increasing costs after revealing the wholesale price of key lager brands are set to increase by around 5p a pint....
Bob Neill: We want to cut red tape to help entrepreneurial licensees
Times are tough for pubs - not only because of the recession, but also in the traditionally quieter months after Christmas. But regardless of the...
Challenging times ahead for pub property market
2010 was yet another difficult year for the trade, so what does 2011 hold for the pub property market? We spoke to the agents.
Pub is first to opt for toughened glass only
A pub where a customer was struck with a half pint tumbler has volunteered to be first in Scotland to use only toughened glass. Glasgow venues are...