Cellar

Opinion

Pubs’ recovery under threat as supply chain issues escalate

28-Sep-2021 By Steve Alton, chief executive, British Institute of Innkeeping

Our sector relies upon an effective integrated supply chain linking raw materials, manufacturing and logistics to ensure our pubs can deliver a fantastic experience for their customers.

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How much could upskilling bar staff during lockdown boost pub profits?

10-Nov-2020 By The Morning Advertiser

While skipping keg day and ignoring pour form can leave profits languishing in drip trays, a renewed focus on staff training while venues are closed can help publicans boost their bottom line at a time when it matters most.

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Perfect pints – born in the cellar, raised at the bar

23-Oct-2020 By The Morning Advertiser

Even in the throes of a global pandemic, maintaining a stellar pub cellar is far from small beer, especially with potentially lower product throughput. The Morning Advertiser looks at how Covid-19 has shifted demand downstairs.

Opinion

What cellar management tips can help reopened pubs save money?

01-Jul-2020 By Jeff Singer, Beer Piper

With Britain’s pub and bar industry still riding out the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s natural that operators and bar managers will be looking at ways to operate as efficiently as possible when they open again.

How to create a best cellar

10-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

Serving the best possible drinks is vital in keeping customers coming back – get it wrong and you can kiss those drinkers goodbye. But if you can keep your cellar in mint condition, you could make a real name for yourself

Cellar management: how to keep your kit in prime condition

13-Nov-2019 By Michelle Perrett

There are many aspects to good cellarmanship, here is a rundown of some of the things you must ensure are kept in optimum condition

Heineken reduces brewer connection fees to £10.50

26-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Heineken has scrapped its £145 one-off brewer connection fee in favour of a monthly £10.50 pay-as-you-go charge with a view to “levelling the playing field”.

What to do if your pub gets flooded

01-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

As heavy thunderstorms hit the UK this week, flooding many homes and businesses, The Morning Advertiser finds out what you should do if your pub gets flooded.

Cellar skills: banish common mistakes many staff still make

31-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

For some staff, the pub cellar is ‘out of sight out of mind’. But unless you want off ale and ice cream beers, it’s a space that should be treated with respect. The Morning Advertiser (MA) joins a cellar management training course

Becoming a master of cellars

07-Feb-2017 By David Blakelock

You might have a great reputation for live sport, you might have a super chef who can knock spots off your opposition and you might have one of the best back bars around, but if your cellar isn’t up to scratch, then at best you’re losing profit from the...

Cellar tips: cool runnings

12-Jul-2010 By Sonya Hook

Sonya Hook reports on how keeping your cellar and equipment in good working order can make a major difference to your pub's profits. The last thing...

Make yours a top cellar at Christmas

10-Dec-2008

Festive trading provides a special challenge over and above all the other pressures facing pubs this year. Dan Unwin of cellar services champion...

Cellar to Glass: Four steps to a perfect pint

06-Jun-2008

Step 1: cellar cooling • Cellar storage will cool kegs and casks down to 11 to 13 degrees C. This can take up to 48 hours so always allow...

Cellar to glass: keep the beer flowing at Christmas

05-Dec-2006

PlanningIf cold weather is on the cards plan your deliveries, stock and preventive actions using the tips below now. 2 Deliveries Plan your stock...