Specialist gin bar opens in London
A specialist gin bar has opened in London which even makes its own tonic water.
Archives for April 11, 2013
Nick Clegg and the demonisation of pubs
Speaking during his weekly Call Clegg programme on LBC Radio, Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, said he supported the idea of imposing levies on people who get “blind drunk” and end up in hospital or at a police station. Here are some highlights:
Majority of local authorities shun EMROs and late-night levies
More than three quarters of local authorities have ruled out introducing either an early morning restriction order (EMRO) or a late night levy (LNL) in the near future, while just 1% say they plan to introduce either measure, according to a survey of 363...
Pub licensee beats beer allergy
Ever heard of the publican and beer sommelier that's allergic to beer?
London pubs on weekend riot alert ahead of Margaret Thatcher funeral
London pubs have been urged to prepare for potential disorder this weekend in light of reports that anarchists are plotting to ‘re-enact’ the poll tax riots ahead of Lady Margaret Thatcher’s funeral next week.
Historic Plymouth pub ordered to paint over 16th Century beams
Historic Plymouth pub, the Minerva Inn, could be made to cover its 16th Century wooden beams and ceilings in fire-retardant paint after local council inspectors visited the premises.
British food more popular in lower quality pubs
British food dominates menu choice in lower quality pubs with international dishes on the rise elsewhere.
Security director found guilty of using an unlicensed member of doorstaff
A Buckinghamshire-based security director has been found guilty for deploying an unlicensed security operative, against previous Security Industry Authority (SIA) guidance.
Greene King BDMs complete post-graduate degree
A group of nine business development managers from Greene King have completed a post-graduate degree in Multi-Unit Leadership and Strategy at Birmingham City University (BCU).
Adnams launches first Jack Brand beer Innovation
Suffolk-based brewer Adnams has launched ‘Innovation’, the first of its new Jack Brand beers.