Pubs' false claims about 'local' food: survey
Pubs and restaurants across England and Wales are using false 'local' claims on some of their products, according to a new survey.
Archives for March 1, 2011
Charity: restrict alcohol displays in stores
Alcohol Concern has called for a ban on supermarket alcohol sales near everyday items such as milk and bread. A survey across one day in Cardiff by...
Gastropubs hog the limelight
The constant focus on gastropub food overshadows the vast improvements in pub grub in general, says Roger Protz.
Bar operator backs call to restrict alcohol displays
An anti-supermarket campaigner and bar operator has welcomed calls to ban the placing of alcohol in stores near everyday items such as milk and bread.
TV presenter takes on Dorset pub
TV presenter Fiona Phillips has become the latest celebrity to venture into pub ownership. She and husband Martin Frizell have bought the freehold...
Neighbour complains about pub's 'racist' name
A pub has just re-opened its doors to the public but only after being accused of having a racist name by a neighbour. Lucy and Mark Barron-Reid were...
Licensee facing fifth prosecution for showing foreign satellite football
A licensee is facing her fifth prosecution for showing Premier League football through a foreign decoder - but her lawyer is confident of another...
Food and beer: the big match in pubs
Michelle Perrett looks at ways to maximise cask-ale sales around food, using innovative menu combinations and special events. Having a beer with...