Security director fined £9K after being found guilty of SIA licence breaches
A Derby security director has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 after being found guilty of various security offences.
Archives for October 11, 2012
Griffiths: New men could be key to pub trade's future
No-one involved in brewing or pubs and bars can fail to be aware of the impact of government on their business. It was government that imposed the smoking ban, government that brought in the late-night levy, and government that introduced the beer-duty...
Award-winning licensee Mitch Adams puts his Essex pub up for sale
Award-winning licensee Mitch Adams has put his pub – the Thatchers Arms in Mount Bures, Essex – up for sale, with the aim of looking for a new challenge in craft beer.
Chaplin’s and the Cellar Bar in Bournemouth named Best Bar None National Award Winner 2012
Chaplin’s and the Cellar Bar in Boscombe, Dorset has been named Best Bar None National Award Winner 2012 in recognition of its community work for one of the most deprived areas in the UK.
Pub chef opinion: My modus operandi when it comes to new kitchen openings
At Drake & Morgan, I’ve been lucky enough to be involved with opening five bars and restaurants in London so far: the Refinery in Southwark; the Parlour in Canary Wharf; the Anthologist and the Folly in the City; and the Drift in Bishopsgate.
WaverleyTBS: Overcrowded wholesale market and slim margins responsible for failure
An overcrowded wholesale market combined with slim margins were the major reasons for the failure of WaverleyTBS, leading drinks suppliers have claimed.
Finance broker sets up new facility to lend against closed pubs
A pub finance broker has set up a new facility to lend against closed pubs, for licensees with a good track record in the licensed trade looking to buy a freehold.
Aspall launches Harry Sparrow, a new cider for pubs and bars
Aspall has launched a new cider into the on-trade, to plug a gap in the market between mainstream and premium brands.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council urged to improve signposting of rural pubs
A Yorkshire council is being urged to improve the signposting of rural pubs to help support trade.