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Subtle? Glamorous? How to do Christmas lighting in pubs

04-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman

Christmas decorations are a must in pubs, but the finished look can vary enormously. While that is the case with the two licensees interviewed here, what they do have in common is a huge boost in festive trade as a result.

Harvester diner fuming over 'disgraceful' lack of options

28-Jul-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

A couple on a dinner date at a local Harvester were stunned when they were told there was essentially nothing available from the menu apart from chicken. 

Battlesteads: from green to gold

01-Oct-2010 By Sonya Hook

The Battlesteads in Hexham won two awards at the MA's Great British Pub Awards 2010. Licensee Richard Slade talks to Sonya Hook.

Blue Parrot: profits flying high

23-Apr-2010 By Robyn Lewis

Licensee Keith Flanagan tells Robyn Lewis how targeting local businesses helped him turn over £1m in his first year at the Blue Parrot in Manchester.

So what have you done since 2004?

03-Jul-2008

Well, we did say that it's on the cards, didn't we. At the start of May, in MA's Comment "Tisc, Tisc — another inquiry?", we pointed out that...

Chris Maclean: Good Food Guide triumph!

17-Sep-2007 By Chris Maclean

The other morning one of the chefs showed me a copy of the Good Food Guide 2008. We are in it. This is one of the most exciting achievements we've...

Chris Maclean: horse trading

23-Feb-2007 By Chris Maclean

Sunday sees the start of the point-to-point season in the South East. For those who follow the horses this is the entry level competitive racing...