Lunch

8 cheap Michelin-starred pub lunches

21-Nov-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Michelin-starred meals can often be pricey but new information has shown that lunch dishes at venues, including pubs with the coveted accolade, can be affordable.

TripAdvisor launches sponsored ad feature for pub owners

24-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Review site TripAdvisor has unveiled a new advert feature, which gives pub owners the opportunity to drive traffic to their listing through sponsored placements.

Brits eating lunch out of home on the rise

20-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

More consumers are eating lunch out of home than last year, according to new research from data specialists.

Slug & Lettuce launches bargain £5 lunch menu

07-Sep-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Stonegate Pub Company’s Slug & Lettuce chain has launched a rock-bottom £5 lunch offer for consumers looking to curb their lunchtime spending.

Greene King pub slammed over ‘cold food and disgusting service’

12-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A diner has taken to Facebook to vent his frustration over an unsatisfactory meal at a Greene King Flaming Grill, which he said was cold and poorly served.

Is there room for breakfast in pubs?

30-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

With consumer spend for breakfast down, pubs needs to up their game when serving the first meal of the day to ensure profits rise.

Supermarkets behind pubs in lunchtime spend

25-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs are leading the way in consumers’ lunchtime spend versus supermarkets, according to data comparing takings from 2016 to 2017.

PUNCH

Punch reveals new food-led pub concept

01-Sep-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Punch has announced the launch of a new food-led pub concept called Village Pub & Kitchen as part of its retail division, Falcon.

Pub that banned children says business is as good as ever

01-Sep-2015 By Emily Sutherland

An East Staffordshire pub says trade is as good as ever despite taking the controversial decision to ban children under the age of five.

Poll

98% tell friends about poor service, but only 48% complain

12-Aug-2015 By M&C Allegra

A new poll has shown that while 95% of customers would complain to their friends about slow service in a pub or restaurant, only 48% would tell the venue.

Pubs share of eating out visits up

19-Nov-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Pubs are gaining ground on restaurants in terms of their share of the eating-out market and satisfaction scores.

Business Booster

Money Makers: Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub

04-Sep-2014 By PubFood

Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub

Pub footfall driven by weekday custom, figures show

19-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Weekday visits are continuing to drive the growth in footfall in pubs, according to new research by NPD Group for the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.

Second Butcher’s Hook for London operator

08-Aug-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

The owner of London gastropub the Butcher’s Hook in Fulham, west London has opened another site.

Win tickets to MasterChef pop up restaurant

30-Jul-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Licensees have a final chance to try and win tickets to an exciting pop up restaurant featuring MasterChef champions.

Russell Norman launches Ape & Bird pub

28-Nov-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Restaurateur Russell Norman is launching a food-led pub in central London today (28 November).

Newco b Stockbridge opens second pub

20-Mar-2013 By Lesley Foottit

The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge, Hampshire has been reopened under new ownership.

Milestone adds more courses to meet demand

04-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The Milestone Cookery School has added more courses to its repertoire after a significant uptake in people signing up.

Young's opens new concept

15-Sep-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Young’s, the London-based pub operator, is to open its first bar/restaurant concept near Clapham Junction this week.

Birra Moretti brings Italian culture to UK

14-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Italian lager Birra Moretti is running a campaign to highlight the brand's association with family and fresh food. Casa Moretti aims to bring...

5th for Drake & Morgan

24-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

London operator Drake & Morgan will launch its fifth site, the Drift at London's newly developed Heron's Tower, on 4 July. The 5,770sq ft,...

Beefeater launches Proper Lunch campaign

19-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Whitbread's Beefeater brand has launched a campaign to get people out of their offices and into pubs for lunch. The campaign for a proper lunch...

Livebookings' record-breaking March pub reservations

07-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Over one million dinner reservations were made through Livebookings' online booking system in March alone. Seven million bookings were made...

Scots restaurant gives away free alcohol

07-Jul-2010 By Lesley Foottit

An Edinburgh Chinese restaurant has been giving diners alcohol for free while it waits for its licence.

The politics of a pub lunch

17-Jun-2010 By Phil Mellows

Phil Mellows defends Britons' rights to a pub lunch following a Drinkaware announcement that "lunch is dead".

Punch beefs up menu options

09-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

Punch has added new meal options to its cut-price food deal for tenants at set prices of £1.99 and £4.99.

TV show winners take on a pub

11-May-2009 By Ewan Turney

The winners of BBC Two show The Restaurant have taken on a pub in Buckinghamshire.

Money Mak£rs

01-Apr-2008

Looking for something new to attract clientele? Alison Baker offers some inspirationHand-crafted crockery Where: the Fox & Pelican, Grayshott,...

The Drunken Duck Inn

26-Nov-2007

Owner/licensees: Steph Barton, Paul Spencer Tenure: Freehold Head chef: Marcus Hall Turnover: £2m net Covers per week: Bar lunches 300-400, à la...

Chris Maclean: The sacrifices we make

02-Nov-2007 By Chris Maclean

Yesterday afternoon we had lunch in the local catering college restaurant. I trained there myself, many years ago, and it has hardly changed....

Kitchen equipment: Imperial offer

12-Jul-2007

Since re-opening in November 2005, the Carnarvon Arms, situated in the village of Burghclere in Wiltshire, has established a reputation for providing...

Pupils pop to the pub for lunch

20-Feb-2007

Pupils at a Somerset school are being taken to the pub every day by teachers - and their parents couldn't be happier.The Harvest Moon pub in...

The GUV'NOR Paul Clerehugh

12-Oct-2006

I became a "dinner lady" two years ago when I was emotionally blackmailed by my village school, forcing me to witness the only three kids brave...

Keep ahead of the game

28-Sep-2006

How I got here I have been in and out of the catering trade since the late 1980s and have worked for Groupe Chez Gerard, Chutney Mary and Raymond...

The Bamburgh, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

01-Sep-2006

Since reopening after major refurbishment in September 2005, the Bamburgh has increased its food offering and introduced a no-smoking area. The busy...

How can I capitalise on office custom?

01-Jun-2006

Dear Surgery: My pub is very close to a large number of offices and businesses. To maximise this audience, what light options can I offer, apart from...

Letting off Steam - Will you change your food offer as a result of the new licensing laws?

01-Dec-2005

This month we ask licensees if they plan to change their food offer as a result of the new licensing laws Kevin Simpson, licensee, the Hill,...

Licensee takes over local school dinners

06-Oct-2005

Schoolchildren in an Oxfordshire village have seen their tinned school dinners replaced by gourmet cooking served up by a local licensee.Paul...

Food is key to a customer's heart

20-Feb-2003

The following article is brought to you by McCain."I know the perfect place for the perfect Thai fish cakes - with chips"What sort of food do your...

Pub food growth in spite of work culture

05-Dec-2002

The growth of the pub food market is being held back by the British culture of working long hours. The pub food business is worth almost £5bn a year...