BrewDog to offer free pints to voters again
Brewer and pub operator BrewDog has encouraged its supporters to vote in the upcoming general election in exchange for a free pint.
Archives for October 30, 2019
Complaint against ‘Suicyder’ brand upheld
Alcohol watchdog the Portman Group has upheld a complaint about a cider for its ‘direct link to suicide, alcohol and dangerous behaviour’.
Trade body demands Government support for imminent food strategy
UKHospitality has called on the Government to support hospitality businesses to help deliver its first National Food Strategy for 75 years.
1m extra pints to be sold during Rugby World Cup final
Pubs will sell 1m extra pints during the Rugby World Cup final – but only if England win – according to a prediction from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
MA poll says 44% of operators want to remain in the EU
A poll conducted by The Morning Advertiser (MA) found almost half (44%) of respondents want to remain in the European Union (EU).
Pub’s poppy makeover as Remembrance Day tribute
A devoted publican has created a 4ft high poppy mural on the outside of her pub, in honour of those who fought during wars.
TV chef Simon Rimmer’s pub closes ‘with immediate effect’
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer’s pub in Merseyside has shut its doors for the last time, after its operators found it “more challenging to maintain a high-quality experience”.
Halloween provides big drinks sales uptick
Big kids are getting in on the Halloween action, giving pubs a big rise in drinks sales, with spirits in particular seeing strong growth, new data has suggested.
Britvic launches dark spirits mixer
Soft drinks maker Britvic has developed a mixer to be used with dark spirits, which have been billed as a growing trend in the sector.
Deputy PCA reappointed for further two years
Deputy pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Fiona Dickie has been reappointed for the next 24 months as of 1 November 2019, it has been announced.