City Of London

Tower Hamlets to implement late-night levy

25-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets will introduce a late-night levy (LNL) on 1 January 2018.

ALMR chief joins London's Night Time Commission

28-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The chief executive of the Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers (ALMR) has said she will "provide a voice for eating and drinking out" after accepting a mayoral invitation to take a seat on London's Night Time Commission.

London mayor’s 24-hour vision aims to boost night-time economy

25-Jul-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pubs in the capital can expect to receive a boost in trade as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged he will plan for the city’s nightlife in the same way he does for daytime activities, as part of a newly launched 24-hour vision for London.

BII Licensee of the Year revealed

13-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Mark Higgs of the Castle at Edgehill in Banbury, Warwickshire, has won this year’s British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Licensee of the Year award at the institute’s annual summer event.

Strong support for London Bridge pubs as customers vow to return

06-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pub customers have pledged their support for London Bridge and Borough Market pubs on social media, saying Saturday night’s terror attack will not keep them away from their favourite watering holes.

Halewood backs City of London Distillery

03-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The City of London Distillery is set to gain new routes to the gin market thanks to 'strategic' investment from Halewood Wines & Spirits.

Late-night levy plans for Hackney ‘will have detrimental effect’

14-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Industry groups have warned Hackney Borough Council that proposals to introduce a late-night levy in the area would be detrimental to local businesses.

Licensing

Safety Thirst awards scheme recognises 46 London venues

31-Oct-2016 By Liam Coleman

46 central London pub and bar venues have been recognised for promoting a safe drinking culture in the City of London at the Safety Thirst awards; an increase of 12 from two years ago

Brand

New branding for London operators

12-Oct-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Kornicis-owned WE ARE BAR has revealed its new look, created by integrated branding agency Ragged Edge, which was revealed last weekend.

London

Petition to reopen iconic London nightclub Fabric signed by 95,000

30-Aug-2016 By Nicole Sutton

A petition to save iconic London nightclub Fabric, which was closed recently, has received more than 95,000 signatures. 

Late-night levy

Hackney Council considers late-night levy

21-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A consultation into whether to introduce a late-night levy in the borough was approved by London Borough of Hackney’s full council on Wednesday (20 July).

planning

Carlton Tavern must be rebuilt, says planning inspectorate

08-Jul-2016 By James Evison

Westminster City Council has won its battle to have the Carlton Tavern ‘rebuilt brick by brick’, after the popular pub was knocked down by developers.

Licensing officers arrested over 'inappropriate relationships' with local business

25-Jun-2015 By MC Allegra FS

Scotland Yard’s anti-corruption squad has arrested two police officers on suspicion of corrupt links to central London businessmen.

Food trends

Drake & Morgan to launch 'Selfie Sofa' promo campaign at the Refinery

28-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Drake & Morgan (D&M) has announced the launch of a new promotional campaign to celebrate the launch of a new Sunday brunch menu across six of its eight London sites.

ETM Group extends the Botanist concept with new London Liverpool Street site

08-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

ETM Group has announced the opening of a second Botanist site near Liverpool Street, London, which will be the company’s first late-night venture.

Liverpool council to consult on late-night levy next month

15-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Liverpool City Council has said it will launch a consultation on the possible introduction of late-night levy in January.

City of London approves late-night levy

12-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The City of London Corporation is the fourth local authority to rubber-stamp proposals for a late-night levy.

City of London licensing committee recommends late-night levy

28-Apr-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The City of London Corporation’s licensing committee has unanimously agreed to introduce a late-night levy, after the authority consulted on the fee for the second time in five months.

Industry criticises City of London's late-night levy proposal

10-Sep-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Industry figures have spoken out against the City of London Corporation’s proposal for a late night levy, demanding further research must be undertaken and warning that a fee may undermine existing licensing policy.

Concerns raised over City of London 'traffic light' system for problem premises

23-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Industry leaders have raised concern about a ‘traffic light system’ which is set to be introduced for to tackle ‘problem’ licensed premises in the City of London

City of London introduces code of practice for pubs and bars

16-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The City of London Corporation – the municipal body for the Square Mile – is introducing a ‘code of good practice’ and ‘traffic light system’ for licenced premises this April.

Margaret Thatcher: London pubs make plans for former Prime Minister funeral

15-Apr-2013 By Helen Gilbert

London pubs are busy making arrangements ahead of Lady Margaret Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday with some planning to open early and others holding special events as a mark of respect.

Brewdog eyes partnership for London Farringdon opening

15-Jan-2013 By John Harrington

Brewdog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has submitted a licence application for a new site in London’s Farringdon in what appears to be a partnership venture with Danish brewer Mikkeller.

Licensing crackdown on London venues leads to 297 arrests

10-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

A London-wide crackdown by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on crimes relating to licensing issues resulted in 297 arrests over the weekend.

Jamies Wine Bar set for expansion after Kornicis secures new funding

25-May-2012 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Kornicis Group, the London-based bar and restaurant group led by Nick Tamblyn and backed by private equity group NBGI, has obtained new funding, which it plans to use to add five sites to its existing 20-strong estate over the next 12 months.

Diageo offers free water to Londoners for Xmas

19-Dec-2011 By Adam Pescod

Diageo GB is handing out tens of thousands of free bottles of water at central London Tube stations throughout the festive period as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting responsible drinking.

Novus aiming to double its estate

03-Oct-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Novus, the privately-owned bar and club group, plans to double its 53-strong estate in the next four years and may roll out its newly-acquired Balls Brothers brand further, according to chief executive Steve Richards.

Drake & Morgan to launch fifth pub

16-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

London operator Drake & Morgan is getting ready to launch its fifth site — the Drift at London's newly developed Heron's Tower — on 4 July....

Kerridge Great British Menu victory

14-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Michelin-starred pub chef Tom Kerridge has been crowned one of four winners of BBC Two's Great British Menu after winning the main-course round. He...

Novus completes Balls Brothers acquisition

15-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Restaurant and bar operator Novus Leisure has acquired Balls Brothers and Lewis & Clarke out of administration.

Tchenguiz brothers released by police

10-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Robert Tchenguiz and his brother Vincent were released by police last night after being arrested as part of the investigation into Kaupthing.

Tchenguiz brothers arrested

09-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Robert Tchenguiz has been arrested along with his brother Vincent as part of the investigation into the collapse of Icelandic investment bank Kaupthing.

Istanbul and Beirut inspire Drake & Morgan

17-Feb-2011 By Ewan Turney

Award winning London bar group Drake & Morgan has revealed its fifth site, set to open in May, will take inspiration from Istanbul and Beirut.

Well-run venues rewarded for putting Safety Thirst

16-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

An award-winning licensee is urging other pubs to get involved in best practice schemes after picking up a prestigious prize. Laura Walters, manager...

Exclusive: Novus set to buy Balls Brothers

25-Jan-2011 By The PMA Team and Mark Stretton

Novus Leisure is understood to be in exclusive negotiations to buy Balls Brothers, the London wine bar business currently in administration.

Barracuda re-opens Alchemist after refurb

29-Oct-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Barracuda is taking its Smith & Jones brand in a new direction with the reopening of the Alchemist in Houndsditch, central London following a...

Crow crowned UK Stella Artois Draught Master

14-Oct-2010 By Ewan Turney

Jonathan Crow of the Lamb Tavern in Leadenhall Market, London, has been crowned the UK Stella Artois Draught Master. Crow impressed judges with his...

Watford to ban new off-licences

16-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

More evidence of councils planning to ban new off-licences opening has emerged, in the wake of radical plans by Westminster. Watford Borough Council...

Geronimo Inns buys its first City of London pub

15-Sep-2010

Geronimo Inns, the multiple pub operator, has bought its first pub in the City of London for an undisclosed sum. The London-headquartered group has...

Geronimo acquires first Square Mile pub

15-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Food-led operator Geronimo Inns has acquired its first pub in the City of an undisclosed sum from Tatershall Castle Group.

Met scraps on-the-stop fines for drunks

10-Aug-2010 By John Harrington

On-the-spot fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour have been scrapped in parts of London — because a "significant number" don't get paid. Police...

Brewing Awards come back to the UK

30-Apr-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The Brewing Industry International Awards is coming back to the UK next February for its 125th year. The awards have been modified since they were...

Police tell Croydon pubs to up security

08-Apr-2010 By John Harrington and Lesley Foottit

Croydon pubs have been "advised" by police to consider extra security and safety measures while screening World Cup matches. The force has written...

Lowlander does a pre-pack after big City losses

09-Nov-2009 By Hamish Champ

Mounting losses in its City of London site have forced Lowlander, the London-based bar operation, to undergo a pre-pack administration. Following the...

A sunny motion?

25-Jul-2009 By Hamish Champ

The City of London is a quiet place at this time of year. I'm quite sure deals of some sort are being plotted behind closed doors of various...

London crime continues to drop following Licensing Act

15-Apr-2009

Alcohol-related crime in London's West End is continuing to fall since the new licensing regime came into place in 2005. New figures from Westminster...

City pubs suffer as customers avoid demonstrations

01-Apr-2009

Pubs in the City of London have reported a nosedive in trade as a result of protests ahead of the G20 summit but remain unscathed by outbreaks of...

Hamish Champ: Can people please make up their minds on the issue of pub closures?

09-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ

Alright, calm down, it's only a bloody headline. I'm the last person to be calling for pub closures. We all know the problems facing many pubs. And...

The City, the pubcos and a glimmer of recovery, mebbe?

02-Feb-2009 By Hamish Champ

Remember when Thatcher was busy privatising everything that moved, turning us into a nation of short-term shareholders? Our TV screens were chock...

Moving the legal goal posts

21-Aug-2008 By Peter Coulson

MA legal guru Peter Coulson considers the move to ban late night entertainment in the City of London.