Pub property market picking up
09-Apr-2010
Interest in pub deals is growing according to agent Christie + Co which has reported a 27 per cent increase in completed transactions in the first...
30-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
The MP behind the recent inquiry into pubco power has lent his support to British Pubs Week, due to run from 30 October to 6 November. Business,...
25-Mar-2010 By Phil Mellows
Thorley Taverns operations director Philip Thorley has forthright views on the tie, licensing legislation and just what it takes to run a diverse pub...
15-Mar-2010 By John Harrington
A London council has been accused of "jumping the gun" — and sending out confusing messages — in its new leaflet on the mandatory code.
Capital Pub Company in sale and leaseback move
03-Mar-2010 By Hamish Champ
Capital Pub Company, the London operator, is looking to sell and leaseback six of its pubs to raise funds to buy more pubs. The Publican understands...
Scottish pub fights 'record conditions'
24-Feb-2010
A problem-hit pub which had to accept what's believed to be a record number of conditions to re-open claims the case shows the Scottish Licensing Act...
18-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A pub operator has opened a second site — the Millstream in Marden, Wiltshire — after winning £33,000 at the races.
17-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team
JD Wetherspoon has completed the acquisition of one of the dozen 3D Entertainment sites it has lined up. It has bought the Chicago Rock Cafe site in...
New threat to darts in London pubs
11-Feb-2010
The days of darts in London pubs could be numbered according to the new Capital Arrows darts pub guide. And that's despite the apparent national...
Sunset buys 7th pub
09-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Sunset Taverns has bought its seventh pub — the Duke William in Burslem, Staffordshire, through Christie + Co.
BII bids to win over health lobby 'evangelists'
20-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Trade group the BII has pledged to work more closely with the health lobby in a bid to change the nature of the debate around alcohol. In an...
First flood-hit Cockermouth pub reopens
18-Dec-2009 By Lesley Foottit
The first pub in flood-hit Cockermouth, Cumbria has reopened temporarily for the Christmas season with a makeshift bar.
17-Dec-2009 By Lesley Foottit
Manchester brewer and pub operator Joseph Holt has spent almost £500,000 on refurbishing two pubs — the Cheadle Hulme in Cheadle and Heaton...
17-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney
A new website allowing users to search for up-to-the-minute real time events in pubs across the country has been launched. The website,...
Trade chiefs hit back at 'happy hours' documentary
11-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Trade chiefs have labelled suggestions that blanket licence reviews and minimum pricing could be introduced across the country - following the...
BBC focuses on Oldham's tough licensing approach
10-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A hard line approach to licensing in Oldham will be examined in a BBC documentary tonight. Panorama: The Truth About Happy Hours will examine the...
10-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney
Hard-line restrictions on trading in Oldham will not be required if all bars agree to a minimum price of 75p a unit, council officials have told Panorama. The pub trade, happy hours and minimum pricing are all back in the spotlight in tonight's show.
Proud of Pubs Week crosses the Atlantic
09-Jul-2009
The list of pubs involved in the third Proud of Pubs Week 2009 now stretches to Canada following contact from a pub in Vancouver. Alastair Knott,...
25-Jun-2009 By Gemma McKenna
More than 80 Kent villagers have clubbed together to save their local pub — the 400-year-old Farriers Arms in Mersham.
Profile: The focus on food pays off for the Waggon and Horses
19-Jun-2009
In a world where measuring your food miles is increasingly important, Roy Wood is pleased to say that most of his customers are travelling further...
04-Jun-2009 By Ewan Turney
Punch licensees in Bath — what they told Punch executives and the Morning Advertiser. Karen Thomson, the Weston Background: Took over the Weston 18...
04-Jun-2009 By Jo Bruce
The trade is not "lovin'" the prospect of McDonald's rolling out its McCafé coffee shops in the UK. McDonald's is set to put more golden arches on...
Driving new food business: Case study - The Barley, Shropshire
04-Jun-2009
When lessee Paul Lloyd found trade was tailing off at his once trendy pub, the Barley in Newport, Shriopshire, he worked with S&NPE on a major...
Peach Pub Company acquires 11th site
27-May-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire
Peach Pub Company has agreed to deal to create its eleventh pub and is looking for a joint-venture partner to invest in the site. The second Almanack...
27-May-2009 By The PMA Team
Peach Pub Company has secured its eleventh site and launched a search for its next joint-venture partner. The company will open its second Almanack...
'Kids told booze worse than cannabis'
19-Apr-2009
"Alistair Darling is facing calls to use the Budget to help high street pubs. The Chancellor is under pressure to raise taxes this Wednesday with...
17-Apr-2009 By The PMA Team
Craig Bell, the former finance director of Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR), has joined north-east bar operator Ladhar Group has finance director.
Six out of 10 cutting back on pub drinking
16-Apr-2009
Six out of 10 of British consumers are cutting back on drinking in pubs due to the effects of the recession, new research has revealed. The study by...
'Punch Taverns under pressure'
27-Mar-2009
Punch Taverns: The embattled pub company faces pressure to write down the £6.5 billion value of its 8,400 pubs after selling six of its top London...
20-Mar-2009 By Gemma McKenna
A town-centre bar in Bedford has been sold to make way for a new Tesco store. Acting on behalf of Advantage Licensed Retailer, Davis Coffer Lyons...
04-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
The Government could be £217m worse off because its inflation busting duty hikes have shut so many pubs. The warning comes from the Association of...
Pub prices and the valuation gap
02-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ
When Punch Taverns revealed it would be prepared to consider selling pretty much each and every one of its 7,500-plus leased pubs to their incumbent...
Condemned historic pub to be revived in new venue
27-Feb-2009
An historic pub which had to be vacated after it was earmarked for demolishment is set to be restored to its former glory in a new venue.The...
16-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The burden of a mandatory code on alcohol retailing would close some responsible outlets, says a top Tory MP.
'Police urge Weymouth pubs to work together'
10-Feb-2009
Dorset Police are urging pubs and clubs in Weymouth to work together to eliminate alcohol-fuelled violence. The Home Office has given the area...
ALMR warns government over insolvency figures
09-Feb-2009
The government has been warned that more pub and bar companies will be forced into liquidation by a mandatory industry code - after new figures...
Pubs find it pays to display with Walkers promotion
05-Feb-2009
Walkers is committed to helping publicans increase crisps and snacks sales through developing fun, exciting and engaging activity and promotions that...
30-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
A new website designed to help licensees run their business effectively is to launch on 1 February. Pub Assist is the brainchild of former licensee...
Pub bags Best Bar None hat-trick
27-Jan-2009 By James Wilmore
A delighted licensee has praised her hard-working staff for helping scoop a hat-trick of awards at a regional Best Bar None ceremony. Kerry Simpson,...
'Supermarkets under fire for selling alcohol to under 18s'
09-Jan-2009
Retail giants Tesco and Morrisons have been reprimanded in Wales after under 18s were sold alcohol. Carmarthenshire Council has told the supermarkets...
152 Orchid Group staff lose their jobs
23-Dec-2008 By Hamish Champ
More than 150 Orchid Group pub staff have been sacked after administrators failed to secure the future of more than a dozen sites of the collapsed...
Beat the New Year slump
11-Dec-2008 By MA Reporter
Too many pubs wait for January and February to hit them hard. But a little planning in advance can still see healthy till levels.
Action stations at the Rose & Crown
01-Dec-2008
Pub: The Rose & Crown, Selling, KentLandlords: Tim Robinson & Vanessa GroveTechnology: 2 x J2 520 touchscreen tills with standard cash...
Watching it unfold
26-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore
In the last few years we've heard a lot about a company called Media Protection Services (MPS) in relation to foreign satellite screenings. This is...
21-Oct-2008 By John Harrington
Licensees can advertise their pubs for free on a website for Carling that's said to attract 500,000 visitors per month. Carling Beerfinder is an...
'Casual pub jobs could go under new government drink code'
12-Oct-2008
Casual bar staff may be forced out by a proposed mandatory code drawn up by the government to crack down on Britain's excessive drinking. The new...
06-Oct-2008 By Ewan Turney
A total of 2,638 pubs will close next year if the Government does not take action and follow a four point rescue plan — that is the stark warning...
23-Sep-2008 By The PMA Team
A new pub company is expanding in a number of geographic areas thanks to rock-bottom pub prices. Witherspoon Holdings, based in Hanley,...
Food and value driving sales growth, says M&B
23-Sep-2008 By Hamish Champ
Managed pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has said rising demand for food in its pubs helped push sales up during August and...
11-Sep-2008 By The PMA Team
The Bar Group, the London and south-east pub operator led by Paul Wigham, has successfully completed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) — and...
