Alcoholic Beverage

Imbibe Live 2017: top trends from the show

04-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Drinks trends that operators should look out for this year include the continued rise of gin, increased interest in foreign imports and rising interest in sparkling wines, five alcoholic drinks producers told The Morning Advertiser in this video.

Pub crawl to the ends of the Earth

03-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

A team of adventurers are going to the ends of the Earth to find the world’s northernmost and southernmost pub or bar - all with the help of a Dartmoor brewery that is on the hunt for new styles of beer.

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

Beer and cider trends from home and away

28-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators should expect to see more new craft beer and cider launches in the months ahead as experts in the sector predict a dramatic boost in consumer interest. 

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

Bad beer and cider hygiene must improve

28-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Operators investing little or nothing in beer and cider hygiene training must change their ways or risk a severe drop in sales, a panel of sector experts has warned.

Bar staff insider: a time and a place to chat

19-Jun-2017 By Bar staff insider

We all love a chat. As a member of bar staff, or as a customer but, and this is a big but, there's a time and a place.

Pub forced to make changes to 'self-serve wall'

19-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

A pub that allows customers to pour their own pints was forced to make changes after being told it was in violation of licensing laws.

Alcohol duty reform can ‘promote healthier attitudes to alcohol’

14-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Restructuring the alcohol duty system can promote healthier attitudes to alcohol, according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR).

CMA finds Heineken-Punch deal ‘reduces competition in 33 areas’

13-Jun-2017 By Claire Churchard

Heineken’s proposed acquisition of 1,900 Punch pubs “could reduce competition in 33 areas across Britain”, according to an initial investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

MA500: we aren't saying don't drink, it's pubs having something for everyone

09-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

With Millennials drinking less than any other age group, Club Soda co-founder Laura Willoughby demonstrated to delegates how adding to their drinks offer can pay dividends.

MA500: opportunities in ethernet real estate

09-Jun-2017 By Claire Churchard

Julian Ross from Wireless Social highlighted the benefits for pubs in offering Wi-Fi hot spots and partnering with other local venues to offer Wi-Fi. 

Hawkes opens London’s first urban cider mill and taproom

07-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Cider producers Hawkes has opened London’s first urban cider mill and taproom. 

How to design your bar

07-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

While your operation may be known for serving the best Mojito or the region’s greatest gin and tonic, there are many operational areas that could negatively impact your trade and profit.

In association with Diageo

How to drive spirits sales

07-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Cocktails in pubs are on the rise, but making money from mixed drinks is not as simple as just putting a menu together. Operators must not only consider what their back bars say to customers walking through the door, but also how their online and social-media...

ALMR chief launches bid to fund emergency services bar tab

07-Jun-2017 By Liam Coleman

A crowdfunding scheme to buy a round of drinks for the emergency services that responded to last week’s terrorist attack in London has been launched by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR)'s chief executive.

Pub sector urged to support Borough Market operators

07-Jun-2017 By James Wallin

Hospitality operators have been urged to gather at Borough Market as soon as it re-opens to show solidarity with businesses caught up in the terror attack at the weekend.

Spirit duty revenues top beer for the first time

05-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Spirit sales generated more money for the Treasury than beer for the first time, latest statistics from HMRC have revealed.

Pub grub sales rise faster than booze

02-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Sales of pub meals grew by 14% between 2012 and 2016, reaching £7.4bn in value, whereas sales of alcohol grew by just 6% and soft drinks by 7% for the same period, according to Mintel research.

App helps Carlsberg uncover thinking behind drinks decisions

02-Jun-2017 By Liam Coleman

The mystery of how and why customers choose what they want to drink in the pub is being researched by Carlsberg UK using a smartphone app called Pickles.

Carlsberg's wine arm unveils new portfolio

01-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Carlsberg UK's wine arm Crown Cellars has revealed its 2017/18 portfolio, which includes the addition of two new Proseccos.

Video: Pub Skills speakers' top tips

30-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Why should pubs do cocktails, and what are the challenges? These were just two of the many questions that industry experts answered as part of The Morning Advertiser’s Pub Skills event on spirits this month.

Alcohol delivery service scolded by ASA over ‘unwise’ memes

24-May-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

A drinks company that delivers alcohol to people’s homes struck the wrong chord with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after using memes promoting “unwise” alcohol consumption.

Bar staff insider: the busiest night of the year

23-May-2017 By Bar staff insider

Picture this. It is the busiest night in the history of busy nights at the pub. 

Pregnancy advice has gone too far, expert warns

19-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

Warnings for pregnant women about drinking in pubs have gone down an “overly precautionary route”, an expert has said.

‘Smallest rooftop pub in UK’ opens in London

19-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Department store John Lewis claims it opened Britain’s smallest rooftop pub last week capturing “all the charm of a favourite watering hole” whilst boasting panoramic views of London.

SIBA’s duty proposals under fire

18-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

Calls from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) for a lower level of beer duty for draught beer sold in pubs would only benefit large brewers with tied estates, critics are claiming.

What the Millennials say about pubs

18-May-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Drinks offers, atmosphere, ‘shareability’ and the entertainment available in the pub play a big part in where Millennials choose to spend time in the on-trade.

General Election 2017

UKIP slams Labour’s plan to tackle demise of pubs

17-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

UKIP leader Paul Nuttall has criticised Labour’s plans to tackle the “large-scale demise” of pubs, claiming the party’s plans “demonstrate a complete lack of joined-up thinking”.

Punch brings back free pint promo

12-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Punch has announced the return of its free drinks promotion in partnership with Carling, Stella and Rekorderlig Cider.

Ei announces pub awareness fortnight

11-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

Ei Publican Partnerships has announced a ‘pub fortnight’ event to boost interest in pubs over the summer months.

Pub Skills

Six things we learned at MA’s pub skills event on spirits

10-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Drinks are at the heart of a great guest experience. But how do you make sure it keeps your customers coming back rather than driving them away? 

Bottomless Prosecco making binge drinking 'acceptable'

09-May-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Campaigners concerned that bottomless Prosecco brunches are making binge drinking acceptable among middle-class women should turn their attention to the off-trade, the ALMR has declared.

General election 2017

Drinks industry calls for ‘protection’ of £23.1bn pub trade

08-May-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Demands for a more prosperous pub and drinks industry have been set out by sector organisations the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) ahead of the general election.  

Consumers demand low-calorie beer options

05-May-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The move towards a healthier lifestyle has meant that consumer demands have changed and brewers are responding with a range of new variants including low-calorie beers.

Sheppy’s new £100k rebrand ‘critical’ for growth

27-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Cider brand Sheppy’s redesign was critical to continue the brand’s growth and bolster its planned advance in the on-trade, The Morning Advertiser (MA) understands.

China to become world’s largest craft beer market

27-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Drinkers in China are set to chug more beer than elsewhere in the world, with demand for craft increasing significantly, a new report has claimed.

Fuller’s replaces wine team in refocus

27-Apr-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Fuller’s has replaced its entire wine team as it looks to set itself apart from its rivals as an expert in wine, The Morning Advertiser has learned.

Cornish Orchards unveils 330ml cans

25-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Cornish Orchards has revealed three of its products in 330ml in a bid to enable licensees to maximise fridge space.

M&B targets younger 'drinkers' with new alcoholic popsicles

25-Apr-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Mitchells & Butlers is hoping to attract younger consumers with a selection of ‘Instagrammable’ premium alcoholic popsicles.

Legal advice: Six things to think about when adding to your outdoor offer

19-Apr-2017 By Poppleston Allen

With British Summertime under way and the days getting longer, hopefully, we should be in for some better weather and you may be considering using any external areas to take full advantage.

There’s A Beer For That reveals plans for driving beer growth

19-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

There’s A Beer For That (TABFT) has unveiled two major partnerships and details on its extensive marketing programme in a bid to drive beer growth.

Turn up the heat on your summertime drinks offer

18-Apr-2017 By Alison Baker

Visiting the pub during summer is a quintessential British trait. And whether your customers are driving or enjoying an alcoholic drink, there’s room for softs and spirits at your site. Alison Baker reports.

Pricey booze steadies wet sales in pubs

10-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Expensive alcohol is helping pubs, bars and restaurants to increase or maintain profits from wet sales as consumers look for more premium experiences.

Where are the ‘dirtiest’ pints in Britain?

06-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Operators in the south-west of England have been called out by this year’s Beer Quality Report as the most likely in the UK to pour pints from unclean lines.

St Peter’s Brewery secures deal with Mitchells & Butlers

05-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

As part of its strategy to offer drinkers more choice, pub giant Mitchells & Butlers has struck a deal to sell St Peter’s no-ABV beer in more than 700 of its sites this month (April).

BrewDog targets 20% food sales

31-Mar-2017 By Mel Flaherty, MCA

BrewDog bars' managing director David McDowall will aim to achieve 20% food sales across the pubco's and brewer's estate.

Aspall launches new premium cider

28-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Aspall has announced the launch of a premium, mid-strength cider named ‘Aspall Cyder’.

Bar staff insider: nothing is free

28-Mar-2017 By Bar staff insider

Why is it that customers think they are entitled to something complimentary when at the bar? 

British women rate craft beer and ale as ‘tipple of choice’

24-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Craft beer and ale is now the top tipple of choice among British women according to a survey conducted on behalf of Nicholson’s Pubs.

Coffee shops to become ‘new local’ outnumbering pubs by 2030

24-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Coffee shops are set to outnumber pubs by 2030 becoming “the new local”, according to a new report.

Low-calorie Skinny wine to roll out across M&B pubs

23-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) will introduce new wine brand The Skinny Fizz across a large segment of its pub estate next month.