FOOD SAFETY
Zero-star food hygiene ratings significantly down across pub sector
The number of pubs given the lowest possible food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency has consistently dropped over the past four years, new data reveals.
Archives for September 1, 2016
Water
How to prepare for the change in water law
There’s water, water everywhere in the pub, used for nigh on everything. At the same time, it’s something that’s not usually much thought about. It’s taken for granted that H2O is just there, on tap when needed.
Bar staff insider
Bar staff insider: Dear customers, how to order a drink
Customers, please take note. Clicking at us until your fingers get friction burn won’t get you a drink. What about whistling, you may ask?
Whisky
The Benromach Distillery Company release new whisky
The Scottish distillery has released the latest product in its limited-edition Wood Finish range, Benromach Hermitage 2007.
Sponsored by Sky Sports
How to make money out of golf in your pub
The biennial festival of golf that is the Ryder Cup is just around the corner and exclusively available on Sky Sports. Here’s our guide for how to get people swinging round to your pub for the occasion.
Wandsworth
Analysis: Wandsworth's pub protection should set a precedent
Wandsworth Council has taken the first new step in a bid to stop pubs being changed from their original use without council approval. Here, we look at what the move means and whether it is the silver bullet needed to save pubs. Nikkie Sutton reports.
Training
Outrage after pub 'refuses' to serve food to disabled customers
A pub in Lancashire has outraged a local social and sports group for young disabled people after allegedly refusing to serve them with food.
Ghost
Low spirits at pub after ghost was 'stolen'
A Bolton pub is asking for its ghost back after it was ‘stolen’ by a Chinese artist.