Winners of the 2015 ALMR Operations Managers Awards revealed
The winners of the 2015 ALMR Operations Managers Awards, the yearly search for the best and brightest in licensed hospitality, have been announced at the ALMR’s annual Christmas Lunch.
Archives for December 17, 2015
Pubs and police braced for 'Mad Friday'
Police forces around the country are beefing up their presence around pubs and bars before revellers hit the town for 'Mad Friday', traditionally one of the busiest trading nights of the year.
Football fixtures
Fixtures: Mourinho-less Chelsea to take on Man U live on Sky Sports
Sky Sports has announced the Premier League football fixtures that pubs can air during February next year.
Sky and Molson Coors announce 'transfer window' pint
Sky and Molson Coors have today announced the national launch of Done Deal, a special edition beer created to celebrate football’s January transfer window.
Pubco reform campaigners join forces to form super group
Pub company reform campaigners band together to form the British Pub Confederation.
Analysis
Young 'ginthusiasts' drive spirits growth
Younger consumers are the most likely to drink gin and are driving sales to an all-time high, according to new research from Mintel's Gin Report.
Burial ground under pub
Human remains may be dug up from under pub car park for convenience store
When a pubco announces plans to build a convenience store on a pub car park, it’s often met with uproar from licensees, regulars and locals. But Marston's pub the Plough and Harrow in Sutton Coldfield has an unusual problem – the site is based on a...
Legislation
Boris considering more breathalysers - but rejects pub tests
London mayor Boris Johnson said he doesn't want to be breathalysed every time he enters a pub but is considering the potential benefits of ramping up on-the-door schemes in the capital.
Darts no.1 van Gerwen: "I would rather watch football"
World darts number one Michael van Gerwen revels in the pub-like atmosphere during tournaments. He beats his chest, cheers, and pumps his fist as he reels off 180 after 180.