Pub co-op's guide to success
An enterprising pub-owning co-op has devised a novel way to boost trade - a walking and cycling guide that starts and ends at their pub. The...
Archives for January 19, 2011
Wetherspoons warns on rising costs
JD Wetherspoon, the managed pub operator, has warned that despite an "encouraging" performance from its newly-opened pubs, rising supply costs and...
Renata Pankova: We should regard beer bloggers as allies
There is a feeling that many bloggers are simply geeks in danger of getting carried away by their undisciplined enthusiasms. This can lead, among...
Retro Soft Drinks: A nostalgic creation
I'm in a lab, trying not to cough and splutter while putting a lot of effort into forcing my face to produce a convincing smile that I hope says...
Fears duty hikes will be used as alternative to minimum price
Banning alcohol sales below duty plus VAT must not be used as a substitute for a minimum price, a trade group has warned. The government's plans to...
Opus pursues pub licensee for £22,000
Opus Energy is trying to claim more than £22,000 from a licensee who stopped paying electricity bills after they soared from £319 to £2,200 per...
Localism Bill could hit pub entrepreneurs
Small pub companies, brewers and entrepreneurs could find it harder to buy and run pubs under Government plans to give communities greater powers to...
Have some 'me' time and let staff flourish
Gerry Price talks about trusting his staff with the Inn at West End when he needs to take a few days' break.
New night-time economy body
Licensees are invited to join a new body that promotes joint action locally to encourage safer and more profitable town centres at night.
Robert Sayles: The sanctity of the round
I looked at the clock; 6:42. They should be arriving any minute now. Reaching down to retrieve some glasses I happened to glance through the window...
New initiative launched to promote beer
A new initiative designed to celebrate beer and increase politicians, councillors and the public's understanding of the drink was launched in London...
'SNP refuses Britain-wide alcohol minimum price'
SNP ministers have refused an invitation from the coalition government to agree a Britain-wide minimum price for alcohol despite initially...
Pub property market remains fragile
Pub property prices stabilised in 2010, but the market remains fragile, according to leading property agent Christie+Co.
A new lease of life for Surrey pub
David Stanley, licensee at the Plough tells Gurjit Degun how he has managed to increase turnover from £1,000 to £10,000 a week in four years.
Pubs urged to back Al Murray in Walkers challenge for Comic Relief
Pubs are being given the chance to get behind Pub Landlord Al Murray in his bid to sell more crisps than his comedian colleagues for Comic Relief....
Michelin Guide editor: pubs set for two stars soon
The long-standing editor of the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2011 says pubs could achieve two Michelin star status in the next few...
Valentine's Day: Advice to take to heart
The Bubbly If there's one thing that Valentine's Day stands for, it's not love, but opportunity. Sure, it's the opportunity for couples to show their...
See how much you could save on energy bills with The Publican Power Saver
What do food and drink costs, business rates and utility bills all have in common? Apart from all causing headaches for licensees, you can also...
MPs question community 'right to buy' promise
A coalition pledge to give communities the "right to buy" local assets, such as pubs, is being ignored, a senior Labour MP has claimed. Caroline...