This should be a golden age for soft drinks. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious; politicians and medics are constantly telling the public that they have to drink less alcohol; the pub scene is awash with responsible drinking campaigns; many...
Pub property agents are looking for “bold decisions” in the Budget next week, with action on beer duty, national insurance and supermarket prices high on their wish lists.
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) is pleased to announce that satellite broadcaster Sky has signed up to become a sponsor of the MA250 business club for multiple operators.
Atmosphere Bars & Clubs, the late-night bar operator that last week announced the departure of chief executive Paul Harbottle, plans to open two more venues in 2013 before ramping up expansion over subsequent years, the Publican's Morning Advertiser...
Pub and bar operators have reported positive trading over the festive period, with London-based businesses quoting like-for-like increases of up to 13%.
Loungers, the fast-growing café/bar-restaurant group backed by private equity firm Piper, has opened a fifth site under its Cosy Club brand in Cardiff, its biggest to date and 28th overall.
Accolade Wines, the Champ Private Equity-backed business, has announced that Troy Christensen has decided to step down as the wine company’s chief executive with immediate effect.
Leading figures from across the sector are to speak at the Pub Retail Summit 2012, a must-attend conference focusing on the managed pub industry, at London’s Landmark Hotel on Thursday, 8 November.
Hook Norton, the Oxfordshire brewer and pub operator, would consider opening a pub in London in a few years, as it homes in on more acquisitions in its heartland.
Spirit Pub Company has signed a new long-term agreement with Vianet (formerly Brulines Group) that will see the iDraught system rolled out to its entire c540-strong leased pub estate.
Over 100 delegates, including multiple pub operators and other key industry figures, turned out for the MA250 Business Seminar in Windsor yesterday, hosted by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
I watched Billy Elliot last week — I know I’m a bit behind, but I always wait until the DVD is £4 in the supermarket. When I watched it I realised how much life has changed in a generation.
City Pub Company, the new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) funded venture from serial entrepreneurs David Bruce and Clive Watson, has acquired its first three pubs for circa £3.5m.
Our panel of experts anticipates bottom-end price rises, significant managed-house investment, a growing freehouse appetite and possible relaxation of the tie.
Manchester brewer and pub operator Hydes has announced plans to close its Queens Brewery in Moss Side and move to a new facility as part of £2m investment.
Ian Ronayne, former operations director at Punch Taverns, has joined Enterprise Inns as a regional managing director, as part of a reorganisation of the tenanted and leased operator’s operational divisions.
John Roberts, the former managing director of the Fuller’s Beer Company, has become a founder investor and non-executive director of two new pub companies alongside pub entrepreneurs David Bruce and Clive Watson.
Mitchells & Butlers has announced that three leading members of its operational team are to leave the company as part of plans to simplify its organisational structure under the leadership of Bob Ivell.
Liverpool-based pub and bar operators Central Bars, Baa Bar, Pax Leisure and Ice Bars are the latest to join the Association for Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR).
Wine and beer importer, the Morgenrot Group, has appointed Carl Plath as its new managing director after the sad death of the much loved and respected Ray Flynn last month.
Just over half (52%) of all pubco disposals sold during the past six months have been for alternative use — these are the findings from Fleurets’ half-year review.
The top managed pub and restaurant companies saw a collective 0.6% rise in like for-like sales over August on last year — despite the impact of the riots.
Renowned and highly respected pub operator and industry figure Jim Walsh has passed away following a long illness. Walsh founded the Commer Group in...
Punch tenants are being advised to contact their bank managers and get an independent valuation to make sure they are well-placed to buy the freehold...
A higher threshold on stamp duty, lower business rates and capital gains relief are what pub property agents are calling for in this month's Budget....
O2 has promised to take the "hassle and fear" away from licensees wanting to offer Wi-Fi with the launch of a new commercial service. The O2 service,...
JD Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson is celebrating 20 years with the company as the longest serving employee, aside from chairman Tim Martin....
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...
