Young's opens Oliver Twist pub
Young's has re-opened an 18th century London pub, famous for its mention in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The Coach and Horses in Isleworth has...
Archives for May 2, 2011
BBPA appoints director of public affairs
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has appointed David Wilson as director of public affairs.
Luminar slammed over 60p promo
Luminar Leisure has come under fire for an irresponsible promotion that claims to "specialise" in getting its customers drunk. A flyer for Liquid...
Young National Chef of the Year back for second year
The Young National Chef of the Year competition is back for its second year to celebrate the best new chefs in the business. Proven winners from...
RPI: pub rent rises by another route
New pub company leases that offer annual rent increases in line with the Retail Price Index should be treated with scepticism, argues Garry Mallen....
Innovate: Swishing at Unthank Arms in Norwich
The Unthank Arms in Norwich put on a 'swishing' event this month — where people donate clothes for points to spend on other garb. People are...
Wetherspoon hits 800-site milestone
Managed pub operator JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has reached the milestone of 800 venues following the opening of its 19th pub-hotel last week.
Hall & Woodhouse caps RPI rents at 2.8%
Hall & Woodhouse has revealed that it capped Retail Price Index-linked rent adjustments at 2.4% in 2010 and 2.8% this year.
Residents drinks issue is here to stay
News of the proposed link-up between Travelodge and some pub groups may bring up the whole question of drinks for residents again.
Gastro future for former Archers brewery
The former Archers Brewery in Swindon is to undergo a £1.5m transformation and re-open as a gastropub complete with microbrewery. Archers went into...