Cost of eating out in pubs rises as restaurants drop prices
The price gap between eating out in pubs and restaurants is narrowing, according to the latest Menurama research.
Archives for February 24, 2014
Pubs hit by flooding must act to minimise disruption
It is perhaps not surprising, due to the attraction of picturesque waterfront locations, that pubs have been particularly affected by the recent flooding. Publicans are therefore potentially facing significant losses and disruption as a result of the...
Business confidence is returning, say senior executives
Returning businesses confidence and a loosening of the purse strings on investment make for good prospects for 2014 for casual dining and pub firms—but caution remains about the impact of soaring property and energy prices and the costs of labour and...
The Big Interview: Richard Westwood, Marston’s Beer Company
Marston’s Richard Westwood and Robyn Black chat over the thorny issues of defining craft beer, why microbreweries pose a problem and why people don’t believe Pedigree is the same now as it always was.
Pubco founders 'disregard plight of tenants' says Tim Martin
The founders of the big tenanted pubcos remain less concerned about the plight of pub tenants than about their own financial wellbeing, according to Tim Martin.
Campaigners attack London Economics report on statutory code
Anti-pubco campaigners have launched a fresh attack at a Government report, which suggested the introduction of a statutory code could close up to 1,600 pubs.
Stonegate alters serve policy after customer downs 26 shots
Pub operator Stonegate has instructed barstaff across its 625-strong estate to be “vigilant” after a customer at one of its pubs reportedly downed 26 shots in just 10 minutes.
Carlsberg launches new low ABV Blackcurrant blended lager
Carlsberg is following up last year’s launch of 2.8% ABV Citrus with a low ABV Blackcurrant variant.
News of the brews: Writer Danny Wallace is the latest celebrity to get a beer, plus beers from California and Innis & Gunn
In this weeks round-up of the best new beers in the UK, writer and presenter Danny Wallace gets his own brew; Californian craft brewer North Coast heads to the UK and Innis & Gunn join forces with Hinds Head barman for a brew.