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Food-led pubs can cash in on an untapped £100m spirits opportunity by pairing cocktails with dishes, and stand out in an increasingly competitive casual-dining space, drinks giant Diageo has suggested after new research.
A North-west operator is celebrating success after being named Best Community Pub Operator, sponsored by Britvic Soft Drinks, at the industry’s Oscars, the Publican Awards in London.
London-based pub company Young’s is celebrating a hard-fought victory after being named Best Food Operator (51+ sites), in association with MCA, at the Publican Awards in London.
A Cumbrian brewer has set its sights on expanding business to Japan after a fortnight-long trade mission.
Legal advice
During the past couple of years, there have been a number of articles in these pages on Greene King’s attempts to obtain an operating licence from the Gambling Commission, to allow them to provide commercial bingo in their pubs.
Consumers have questioned the closure of BrewDog’s first hotdog concept, Dog Eat Dog, in London’s Islington less than five months after it launched.
Two of the country's top gastropub chefs are set to host an exclusive 'Battle of the Smiths' cook-off next month.
Crime
Publicans have little sympathy for fellow licensees who play Sky Sports illegally, with a poll indicating a majority (55%) are likely to report a pub in their area if they were screening live sport without a licence.
Late night operator Deltic capped off a hugely successful evening at the 25th anniversary of the Publican Awards by winning Best Pub Operations Team, sponsored by CGA Strategy.
Reinventing the sports bar for the 21st century has netted the Sports Bar & Grill a top title in the Publican Awards.
Events support
This year, the country will get together, hopefully on a hot summer’s day, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.
Greene King has pledged to take on 10,000 apprentices over the next three years.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced increases in the national minimum wage.
City news
Enterprise Inns has invested over £11.5m on upgrading its pub estate in the first few months of the company’s new financial year.
A Maidstone pub has launched a 100% gluten-free menu following a £130,000 refurbishment last year.
Cocktail and food pairing
There is an untapped £100m spirits opportunity for casual-dining operators, which food-led pubs can take advantage of by pairing cocktails with dishes on their menus, according to spirits giant Diageo.