Premade Pornstar Martini launched
Pornstar Martini creator Douglas Ankrah has launched a premade version of his original cocktail, which has become one of this century’s best-selling drinks in pubs and bars across the UK.
Archives for March 7, 2017
Soft drinks: little mix can pay off big
The rise in popularity of soft drinks isn’t just down to thirsty designated drivers or those on a health kick. It is the flavour they provide in cocktails and mixed drinks that is helping the category push on.
Blaze a trail: the pros and cons of being part of a pub crawl
A pub crawl may not be the best thing to happen at your business if you are worried about infringing licensing guidelines, but don’t dismiss the idea because a variation of the theme can bring great profit.
SIBA Business and Industry Awards 2017 finalists revealed
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has revealed the finalists for its SIBA Business and Industry Awards 2017.
Breaking the code: has pressure on PCA Newby reached boiling point?
The introduction of the pubs code and subsequent selection of Paul Newby as pubs code adjudicator represents a big change for the large pub companies. It’s been a roller-coaster ride so far but what will happen in the future?
How to tackle food and drink fraud in pubs
Consumer confidence and health can be seriously hit if a pub is the victim of food and drink fraud, according to an audit, tax and advisory firm which has published a report outlining the seven steps to avoid the issue.
Truscott Arms in Maida Vale to reopen after £5m sale
London gastropub the Truscott Arms will open its doors again after being bought by a capital investment firm for £5m.
JD Wetherspoon adds hot dogs, bagels and quinoa salad to menus
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has added a range of new dishes to its menu.
Younger diners don’t want to eat in ‘stuffy’ restaurants
Pubs are in the best position to cater for younger consumers who do not want to eat in “stuffy” restaurants, according to Bidfood’s group sales and marketing director Andy Kemp.
BrewDog to crowdfund 'world's first' craft beer hotel
A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the ‘world’s first’ craft beer hotel has been launched by Scottish brewer and pubco BrewDog.
Molson Coors to distribute Palm Belgian Craft Brewers' beers
As part of its partnership with Bavaria brewery, Molson Coors will take over the distribution of Palm Belgian Craft Brewers’ beers in the UK.
£10K fines for using illicit wholesalers to start in April
The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS), which could see pubs fined up to £10,000 for working with illicit wholesalers, will come into force on 1 April.
Budget 2017: six things for pubs to look out for
Concerns about rises in business rates and the potential fallout of Brexit means pubs up and down the country are hoping chancellor Phillip Hammond will offer them some financial respite in the budget on 8 March.