Excellence prevails, in spite of the economy
Adversity often brings out the best in people. This has more than been revealed in this year’s Great British Pub Awards (GBPA).
Archives for September 14, 2011
Dragons Done?
It’s not often that the TV makes me want to write about it, but the latest episode of BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den (series 9, episode 7) caught my attention to such an extent that I want to share a few thoughts.
Managed pub groups up in August despite riots
The top managed pub and restaurant companies saw a collective 0.6% rise in like for-like sales over August on last year — despite the impact of the riots.
Food sell-by dates to be phased out
Sell-by dates will be phased out in a move to cut the £12bn-worth of food wasted every year — a problem highlighted by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser last week.
Health secretary praises industry
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has praised the industry’s work and progress in pledging to tackle alcohol abuse, and vowed to continue working with the trade.
Good Beer Guide reveals a rise in new breweries
The number of new brewery openings in Yorkshire is the “big stand-out story” from the Campaign For Real Ale’s (CAMRA’s) Good Beer Guide 2012, which is published today.
Olympics and terrorism to dominate National Pubwatch conference
The challenges of the Olympics and issues surrounding terrorism will be tackled at the National Pubwatch Conference 2012.
Piedmont may return with increased M&B bid
Bermudan billionaire Joe Lewis’s Piedemont investment vehicle has said it may return with an improved offer for Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).
Lincoln MP gets behind the bar
Lincoln MP Karl McCartney completed a shift at the Cloud Bar in Lincoln to get a greater understanding of the pub trade, working behind the bar, serving food and learning the ropes as a cellarman.