QWe have recently taken over a pub by a canal. At weekends, there are barges carrying about 50 people on trips along the canals. The trip lasts about...
The Red Lion transsexuals case represents a licensee's worst nightmare. And once more it raises the contentious issue of a publican's right to refuse...
New act throws up a problem for provisional licences.by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts.Under what is now the Licensing Act...
As expected, the Government has been compelled to relax the tight timetable on implementing the new Licensing Act. It is now unlikely to start before...
A nightclub owner may have to pay damages to a man who was stabbed by one of the nightclub's bouncers, the Court of Appeal has ruled.Gerrard Pollock,...
Even now, before embarking on a new pub development, it is essential to ensure that the licensing authority will view it with favour. So, the current...
A licensing strategy designed to break the legal deadlock over irresponsible drinks promotions is set to spread across Scotland, and could be adapted...
Stuart Neame, the "Kill the Bill" campaigner and vice-chairman of Kent brewer Shepherd Neame, has accused trade associations of failing the industry...
by The PMA Team Leicester police say they will object to all new applications to extend hours because they are at "full stretch" trying to deal with...
With the Licensing Bill virtually passed and reform now a reality, it is vital we start to focus on getting clear messages across to everyone in the...
QI am thinking of creating a TV theme pub, with a big screen showing cult programmes and old favourites, classic films, spin off movies and that sort...
The Security Industry Authority has now (thankfully) clarified the position of pub landlords with regard to the employment of door staff. At least, I...
Unaccompanied children will be barred from pubs under the new licensing regime after the government made a key concession to help push the Licensing...
by Claire Davies and Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London soliciotrs Joelson WilsonWe are often asked by licensees...
The Scottish pub trade fears it has been left in limbo by the newly-elected Scottish government, after plans for licensing reform were apparently put...
I recently made an application for a public entertainment licence and for extended hours. The local EHO did not object, the police did not object and...
The trade's worst fear - that pubs will become easy political targets for local authorities - may be turning into reality. Worcester City Council is...
The national guidelines for the Licensing Bill are "not worth the paper they are written on", according to a pub company boss.Vincent Healy, managing...
Permission may be required for outside seatingby Richard Williams of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.It...
Controversial plans to allow children into pubs are firmly back on the political agenda. The government has overturned an amendment to the Licensing...
A week following the sudden death of a licensee is long enough for families to arrange the transfer of a pub's licence, MPs have been told.Licensing...
Busy location on coastal main road
Extensively renovated detached public house
Five trade areas (100)
Sizeable refurbished 4-5 bedroom accommodation
Newly created beer garden (125)
Established and popular business...