Somers Town Coffee House opens cocktail and cake basement bar
The Somers Town Coffee House in Euston is opening a basement cocktail and cake bar.
Archives for October 24, 2013
The Big Interview: William Lees-Jones, JW Lees
JW Lees is poised for growth thanks to developing the best bits of tradition and not being afraid to close failing pubs, managing director William Lees-Jones tells Phil Mellows. Free pies have helped, too.
Detail needed on Government personal licence plans
Licensing specialists Poppleston Allen examine three aspects of the government proposals on personal licences.
Global Brands launches new Jungfrau range
Capitalising on the growth in gold-flecked cinnamon-flavoured spirits, Global Brands has launched a new variant under its Jungfrau range.
The craft at the core of cider
The best way forward for the cider category is to reveal the magic of premium brands, argues Pete Brown.
Stonegate launches advanced cellar management course
Stonegate Pub Company has launched an Advanced Cellar Management course specifically for general managers in what it believed to be an industry first.
How to handle negative reviews on TripAdvisor
We have been open for seven months now at our new freehouse, the Fox at Peasemore, Berks, which Lauren and I have transformed into a welcoming country pub. The feedback we’ve received so far has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’ve built up an...
Brothers launches tequila cider Perro Loco
Brothers Drinks is launching a new tequila-flavoured cider called “Perro Loco” which means “Mad Dog” in Spanish.
Top tips on pub smoking shelters
The smoking ban had a dramatic effect on the pub trade as operators up and down the country were tasked with ensuring that customers could still enjoy a cigarette as well as a pint. Many premises provide designated smoking areas or smoking shelters but...
Clapham bars fear Lambeth Council EMRO will force closure
Bars on one road in Clapham have warned they face closure if an early morning restriction order (EMRO) proposed by Lambeth Council becomes a reality.
Punch Taverns' Dando in line for hefty restructure bonus
Punch Taverns finance director Steve Dando could receive a one-off payment of up to 100% of his annual salary - £275,000 - on successful completion of the company’s capital restructure project, according to Punch’s Annual Report (PDF).