Bolton pub in high spirits after ghost sighting doubles trade
A Bolton-based pub has enjoyed a spike in business after footage of a ghostly figure captured by its CCTV system went viral.
Archives for March 3, 2014
Young's pub to host customer bake off
Young's pub the White Hart in Barnes, Surrey is hosting a bake off on Saturday, 22 March.
OPINION
Food for thought
Welcome to the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s inaugural weekly PubFood newsletter.
BUSINESS BOOSTER
Money makers: Ideas to drive food and drink sales at your pub
PubFood's focus on event and promotional ideas for your pub.
Net pub closures reach 28 per week
The number of net pub closures in the UK has risen from 26 to 28 per week, with leased and tenanted pubs accounting for 16 of those closures, according to figures from the latest CGA-CAMRA Pub Tracker.
Top tips for pub buyers
Purchasing a pub can be hugely nerve-racking, with a multitude of things to consider before you get your name above the door. Simon Hall, director and head of pubs at Fleurets, shares seven points to consider before making the leap
Heineken launches pub marketing initiative
Heineken UK has launched a new initiative to help pubs market their businesses more effectively, following a successful three-month trial at the end of last year.
Growing potential for managed route as market recovers, says property agent
The pub market is finally starting to recover and there are increasing opportunities for emerging pub companies to run managed estates, according to Kevin Marsh, director of trading and leisure at Savills.
Bidvest 3663 launches artisan bread range
Bidvest 3663’s specialist fresh and fine foods division Swithenbank is launching a range of long-life artisan breads.
New blonde beer joins Pedigree portfolio
A new blonde beer is joining the Pedigree portfolio this spring.
Mitchells & Butlers pledges 1,000 new apprenticeships over next two years
Mitchells & Butlers, the managed pub operator, has pledged it will recruit 1,000 new skills-based apprentices over the next two years, to work across its market-leading brands, including All Bar One, Browns, Harvester, Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery and...
NEW PRODUCTS
Farm Frites launches spicy wedges
Potato specialist Farm Frites has added spicy seasoned wedges to its portfolio in answer to demand for spicier food.
London breweries compete to create beer for top chef
London breweries are fighting it out to become a ‘house’ beer for Michelin-starred restaurant Le Gavroche.
5 common issues affecting TENs
Temporary event notices (TENs) are useful tools that allow you to extend hours and have additional activities, which may not be permitted by your premises licence. It is going to be a busy year, particularly in terms of sporting events, so knowing how to...
Islington late-night levy fuels fears for best-practice schemes
Islington Council’s decision to introduce a late-night levy (LNL) has provoked fears that it will put existing local best-practice schemes in jeopardy.
Tim Martin: Partisan pubco chiefs risk alienating their publicans
Winston Churchill famously said that democracy was the worst political system - apart from the alternatives. Say what you like about our politicians, but at least none had a stately Spanish galleon in its own artificial lake, like the former Ukrainian...
Batemans creates ‘manchise’ deal
Batemans, the Lincolnshire-based brewer and pub operator, has developed a management/tenancy hybrid agreement for future pub acquisitions, the Publican's Morning Advertiser's sister title M&C Report has learned.
Pub operators capitalise on Shrove Tuesday
PubFood looks at pub activity planned for Pancake Day.
10 key issues for pubs in 2014
Phil Mellows picks out 10 key issues that could help determine the fortunes of Britain’s pubs this year, including the proposed statutory code, turmoil at Punch Taverns and the impact of the recent storms on trade.
New World Trading Co set to add five sites
New World Trading Company, the Tim Bacon and Jeremy Roberts-led pub group, is on target to add five more sites to its estate this year.
Punch demands Cable meeting after 'gone bust' gaffe
Punch Taverns chief Stephen Billingham has written to Vince Cable demanding a meeting after the business secretary’s gaffe last week.
Vegetarian and healthier options influencing pub diners
The trend for consumers to eat more healthily is picking up ahead of allergen information legislation coming in this December.
Abv Training rolls out sector e-learning courses
Abv Training, one of the UK’s leading training companies, has rolled out a range of 28 e-learning courses designed for professionals in the licensed and hospitality trades who do not have the time to attend tutor-led programmes.