Crimes against pub food revealed
From dodgy plate designs to seasonal frivolity, leading pub chefs and patrons tell The Morning Advertiser what their pet peeves are when it comes to serving pub food.
Archives for July 10, 2017
TripAdvisor partners with Deliveroo creating global ‘one-stop shop’
TripAdvisor will be a “one-stop shop” following the integration of Deliveroo’s restaurant listings on to its review site.
Great Newsome Brewery looks to double production
An East Yorkshire craft beer producer is seeking to double its production capacity.
First pubs close due to spiralling business rates
The first wave of pub closures has started in the wake of spiralling business rates.
VOA promises to improve challenge and appeal processes for rates
The Government’s Valuation Office Agency (VOA) said it is working to improve its check, challenge, appeal (CCA) service “as quickly as possible” after complaints from publicans that the website is “not fit for purpose”, leaving businesses which are...
Black Sheep Brewery launches first lager
North Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery has created its first ever lager, 54 Degrees North, which has been lauded as a new chapter for the brewer.
Pub operating costs rise above 50% of turnover, ALMR report reveals
Operating costs in the pub sector have risen above 50% of turnover for the first time, according to the latest Benchmarking report from Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and Christie & Co.
Young's reports like-for-like sales increase
Young’s has reported like-for-like sales in its managed houses up 8.6% in the first 13 weeks of the year, with revenues for the division up 10.8%.
The nation’s favourite pies revealed
A mixture of sweet and savoury pies varied throughout the nation, according to a survey conducted by delivery company Hungry House.
BBPA releases latest operating cost guide for pubs
Operating costs for tied pubs accounted for between 33% and 40% of total turnover last year, according to the British Beer and Pub Association's (BBPA) latest edition of its operating cost guide.
Chambord targets new audience with London pop-up pub
A new pop-up pub by premium French black raspberry liqueur Chambord is set to open its doors in the capital this week (Thursday 13 July).
List of pubs to be sold as part of Heineken's Punch deal revealed
The full list of 30 pubs Heineken has offered to sell across the UK to “reduce competition” as part of its Punch deal has been revealed.
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New pubs minister finally confirmed
Jake Berry, Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen, has confirmed he's been appointed to the role of pubs minister, the Morning Advertiser can reveal.