Village pub shuts after near 200% business rates hike
A West Sussex pub has closed its doors after a huge rise in business rates from £24,000 to £70,000 in one year.
Archives for June 26, 2019
Customer told to pay £1 or leave after asking for tap water to take tablets
A pub customer claims he was refused free tap water at a bar – despite making it clear he had a medical condition and needed to take medication for it.
B&K makes ‘1000 Companies that Inspire Britain’ list
Nationwide brewpub operator Brewhouse & Kitchen has been listed in the London Stock Exchange Group’s latest ‘1000 Companies that Inspire Britain’ after annual sales passed the £14m mark.
Little interview
Sandro Bottega: Prosecco is the greatest wine in the world
Present in more than 130 countries worldwide with its own wines and spirits, Bottega Spa stands out for its production of Prosecco and well-known sparkling wines.
CAMRA: tenants’ opinions on pubs code not being heard
Licensees on tied agreements will be asked their experiences and views on the effectiveness of the pubs code in a survey by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Shot of whisky, anyone? That’ll be £1,000
A bar is selling a whisky so rare it costs almost £1,000 for a single measure.
Standing the test of time
Although the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral might not seem the most natural spot for a cricket-themed sport pub, the Pavilion End’s general manager Garth Warren runs a big hitter in the big city
Strongbow ditches artificial sweeteners, flavours and colours
Heineken-owned cider brand Strongbow has relaunched its range so it is now made without artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Legal Q&A: outside catering companies and consent to transfer licence
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen looks at restrictions when working with outside catering companies and consent to transfer a premises licence.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Top tips: making the most of the UK summer
In the UK, we are unfortunate not to get a consistent summer of good weather. So it’s crucial for operators to try and maximise every sunny spell possible for that extra trade it can bring in.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
‘The only really quiet pub is a closed pub’
While the message that pubs play an important role within communities is increasingly appreciated at Government level, it has not always trickled down to local authorities.