Beer
Big brewers, good or bad?
Caledonian Brewery was close to going out of existence but its acquisition by giant Heineken has given it a new lease of life and a chance to create some innovative craft beers
Archives for October 6, 2016
Design
Making your beer garden a winter wonderland
Since the smoking ban almost a decade ago, beer gardens often seem like an afterthought. The result is they are well populated in summer but, can be a depressing loss in trade in the winter months. Here are three pubs that have converted their outside...
BIG INTERVIEW
The long road to the pubs code: the Big Interview with Simon Clarke and Dave Mountford
It’s been a long road from the Fair Pint campaign’s vision of a free-of-tie pub sector to the reality of market rent-only option (MRO) and the statutory code of practice. James Evison met CAMRA campaigner of the year Simon Clarke and fellow crusader Dave...
Proposal
Plans to 'name and shame' employers of migrants is 'unfair and unhelpful'
Government plans to "effectively name and shame" employers of non-UK nationals has labelled as "unfair and uninformed".
BEER
Sussex brewer Harvey’s to bring back keg beers
Sussex brewer Harvey’s is to reintroduce keg beer to its portfolio of products for the first time in 15 years.
Legal advice
Top tips on how to deal with beer garden-related complaints
One of the challenges for many operators in residential areas is the use of beer gardens or external areas, whose increasing popularity with licensees and customers is not always matched by nearby residents. Legal specialists Poppleston Allen advise...
BT Sport
Mulholland responds to BT Sport's 'The Quiet Pub Guide' letter
The British Pub Confederation (BPC) and Save the Pub group chairman Greg Mulholland has written to Delia Bushell, managing director of BT TV and Sport, to complain about the ‘Quiet Pub Guide’ letter that has gone out to pubs nationwide.
NEW OPENING
Michelin star-winning chef brothers unveil new Essex pub
Serial restaurateurs the Galvin brothers have announced their second pub will open in Essex next month.
MA500
Oakman Inns growth continues
Multiple operator and Publican Awards winner Oakman Inns has continued its strong sales performance and growth of its Enterprise Inns managed site partnership.
Legal advice
How to understand local council's statement of licensing policy
A local authority's statement of licensing policy (SOLP) outlines the licensing information in the area and can affect a premises under the council's care. Legal experts, Poppleston Allen give advice on how to understand the statement.