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Video: watch the highlights from the latest PMA500 in Soho

14-Jun-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Operators at the latest PMA500 in Soho heard from industry experts about the potential impact of Britain leaving the European Union on the sector, how pubs can do more to tap in the lucrative family market and how can manage high rents in competitive...

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Soho: The lowdown on the latest PMA500 club

07-Apr-2016 By PMA

The upcoming PMA500 business club meeting will take place in central London - here's a lowdown on Soho's scene.

Stonegate places London pubs on market

09-Oct-2015 By MC Allegra FS

Stonegate Pub Company has confirmed it has placed a package of four central London freehold pub from its recently acquired TCG estate on the market - as part of a sale and leaseback process.

Shaftesbury reports 'unprecedented' demand from F&B operators

03-Dec-2013 By John Harrington

Property landlord Shaftesbury says that there has been an “unprecedented demand” in its properties from food and beverage (F&B) operators, which now account for one-third of its income.

Alan Yau to launch first pub venture

19-Aug-2013 By Mark Wingett

Alan Yau, one of the UK’s most revered and influential restaurateurs, has been confirmed as the new owner of the Endurance Pub in Soho’s Berwick Street, which he plans to reopen as a Chinese gastro pub, early next year.

Secret tea room for Soho pub

11-Feb-2011 By Jo Bruce

A London pub is aiming to capitalise on the capital's afternoon tea market by opening a tea room. The Coach & Horses in Greek Street, Soho, has...

Westminster plans radical off-trade clampdown

09-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

The UK's largest licensing authority is planning a freeze on off-trade licences and a curb on the sale of small bottles of spirits, after recognising...

Outside drinking ban pub lodges appeal

21-Jul-2008 By James Wilmore

A London pub which has been banned from allowing outside drinking after 6pm is lodging an appeal against the decision this week. The Endurance in...

Westminster bans street drinking

17-Jul-2008 By John Harrington

The Council has won its attempt to ban drinking - or smoking - on the streets outside a pub after 6pm.

Westminster: no plans to ban outside drinking

17-Jun-2008

A London council has branded as "ridiculous" claims it is planning to ban outside drinking.The claims, sparked by a licence review involving a Soho...

Novus Buys Seven Soho Sites

18-Mar-2008 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Novus Leisure is to acquire the lions share of Soho Clubs & Bars in a deal valued at between £8m and £10m. The group is to buy seven London venues from administrators Kroll.

Rental values under threat

05-Oct-2006 By Lucy Britner

Westminster Council's approach to late licensing is reducing rental values in the West End. Leisure property specialist Shelley Sandzer is dealing...

Gordeno eyes nightclubs

19-Jan-2006

Jeremy Gordeno, who quit as chief executive of Soho Clubs & Bars last month, is close to buying a group of 14 leasehold nightclubs. The venues...

Westminster set for 800 appeals

18-Aug-2005

by MA Reporter Westminster Council is preparing for up to 800 appeals against refusals to grant variations in licensing hours, according to sources...

fears grow over saturation

10-Apr-2003

by Tony Halstead and The PMA Team Fears are growing that local authority control of licensing will mean a blanket ban on new openings as more and...

Westminster set

23-Jan-2003

to thwart reform by The PMA Team Controversial Westminster City Council has given its first indication of how it will side-step the Government's...

Licensees' anger at rumours Westminster will be classed top LA

05-Dec-2002

Rumours that Westminster Council is to be crowned one of the top local authorities in the country has angered licensees in central London.Government...

Pitcher and Piano fined for allowing drinkers to move 'rhythmically'

21-Nov-2002

Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries (W&DB), owner of high street chain Pitcher & Piano, was fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £1,600 costs...

Flavour Bar Awards 03

28-Aug-2002

Tickets are now on sale for the Flavour Bar Awards!!!Have you got your tickets for the premier bar event of the year? The Flavour Bar Awards on...

Westminster council attacked by BiSL as late-opening row continues

13-Mar-2002

Westminster City Council has come under fresh attack for refusing to grant new licences for pubs and bars.The chief executive of Business in Sport...

Chorion buys more bars with late licences

19-Jun-2001

Chorion has snapped up more top late-night bars as it continues its fight against a council clampdown on late licences.It has bought two of the...