Brewer launches ‘UK’s most expensive bottle of beer’
Leeds-based brewer Northern Monk claims to have launched the UK’s most expensive bottle of beer this month (November), selling at £1,000 per 330ml.
Archives for November 11, 2019
Election pledges on immigration 'must reflect pub needs'
Trade bodies have urged political parties to consider the pub sector’s skills shortage in their manifesto pledges on immigration.
Old Spot Pub Company increases portfolio to 10 sites
Ei Managed Investments joint venture the Old Spot Pub Company has taken on a new site in Uxbridge, increasing its portfolio of pubs to 10 venues.
‘We are called a cult for good reason’
Peach Pubs’ Hamish Stoddart has lofty ambitions for the business and is eager to take a bigger bite
Big interview
'Time capsule' concepts can help bring the pub into the 21st century
Known for its stylish and innovative venues, Inception Group has 11 sites, with more planned. Here, co-founder Charlie Gilkes tell us how the operation began, where the ideas come from and what to expect in the future
Food prices are stabilising
Wholesale foodservice prices are now stabilising after three years of inflation, according to new research.
Guv'nor
Don’t be afraid to experiment with social media and content to drive footfall
Pubs must be creative and demonstrate individuality to stand out from competition, according to Rob Bass of the Kings Arms in Okehampton, Devon.
Opinion
Don’t allow your pub to be an election battleground
Sophie Atherton offers a word of caution for licensees tempted to nail political colours to the mast
Long queue times ‘drives customers away’
New research shows queues could be losing bartenders more customers than they realise, with the average British consumer waiting up to a whopping 12 hours a year for their cocktails.
'Small changes can have huge impact on disabled customers'
Pubs have been encouraged to identify which areas of their businesses they can improve to give disabled customers a better experience ahead of Purple Tuesday.
Pub insolvency numbers soaring
The number of pub and bar companies filing for insolvencies has reached its highest point in four years, according to new statistics.
World Cup rugby fails to ignite pub and restaurant sales
The Rugby World Cup has flopped in boosting pub and restaurant sales this October, with like-for-like sales across the bar and pub sector sinking 0.6%.