Should pubs serve under-18s alcohol-free beer?
Every day, food and drinks such as a ripe banana or a slice of bread contain similar amounts of alcohol as an ‘alcohol-free’ beer, yet some operators do not permit sales of non-alcoholic drinks.
Archives for October 22, 2019
Parents shunning sodas for children at pub
Pub operators have responded to increased concern from parents over the sugary contents in their children’s drinks by adapting their menus.
Hints and tips for working with local breweries
There’s more to greasing the wheels between pubs and brewers than paying bills on time. Here, we look at how a licensee can build a better relationship with local brewers and the difficulties faced if you are not free of tie.
Property round-up: Jamie Oliver site to become a pub and Channel 5's Hotel Inspector announces purchase
The site of chef Jamie Oliver’s former flagship restaurant and social enterprise, Fifteen, is expected to reopen as a pub after closing in May while Admiral Taverns has announced the completion of its deal for 150 tenanted pubs from Heineken’s pub arm.
Don’t miss out on the low-cal alcohol revolution
With abstinence to alcohol becoming more ‘mainstream’ among young adults and fuelling the growth of low-and-no alcohol products, some operators may be missing out on an opportunity in the low-calorie sector.
The beer report 2019
Premiumisation pouring an extra £380m into pub coffers
As people become more health-conscious, beer volumes have dropped but customers are prepared to pay more for what they do drink – here is the analysis of the latest beer statistics.
Pub may lose licence after Facebook post ‘inciting violence’
A Stockton-on-Tees pub could have its licence revoked after police intervened over a Facebook post that its MP described as glorifying domestic violence.
Railway arch rent rises ‘could put breweries out of business’
Several breweries have said they are hesitant to expand their current operations under railway arches despite welcoming the introduction of a new tenants’ charter.
BrewDog announces new bond
Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has joined forces with Crowdcube to introduce a new fixture income investment, which will be launched later this month (October).
Admiral completes acquisition of 150 Star pubs
The acquisition of 150 tenanted community Star Pubs & Bars sites by Admiral Taverns has now been completed.
Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs
How to create an award-winning gastropub
After just two-and-a-half years, Liam Dillon – chef-owner of Lichfield’s the Boat Inn – has established an admirable reputation for his Staffordshire gastropub.