Win Music Tickets Courtesy of Pepsi’s Music Tie Up with Live Nation

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:46:00 GMT

Win Music Tickets Courtesy of Pepsi’s Music Tie Up with Live Nation terms and conditions [ read more ]

African lager Windhoek gets autumn push

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT

Diageo is spending £400,000 to boost the profile of its Windhoek lager this autumn [ read more ]

M&B chair: All Bar One and Browns ripe for expansion

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:09:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89433?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) chairman John Lovering has suggested that the company may have set itself too restrictive a strategy. [ read more ]

10 Moorgate Taverns pubs on the market

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:46:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89432?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Ten former freehold Moorgate Taverns pubs are now on the market with Christie + Co, acting on behalf of administrator Moorfields. [ read more ]

Martin to speak at UK Pub Retail Summit

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:41:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89430?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Tim Martin, the chairman of JD Wetherspoon, is to take to the stage at this year’s UK Pub Retail Summit — the senior congress organised by M&C Report and the Morning Advertiser. [ read more ]

Encouraging uptake for Venners' tenancy stocktaking service

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:01:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89431?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Stocktakers Venners has reported an "encouraging uptake" of around 500 for its dedicated tenancy division launched earlier this year. [ read more ]

Wine seller: Boathouse in Tewkesbury

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:29:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89429?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>It’s four months since we first visited the Boathouse in Tewkesbury as part of our Wine Seller series. [ read more ]

Molson Coors: Diageo plans undermine responsible drinking

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:03:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89428?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The furore over Diageo's controversial plea for the duty escalator to remain in place for all products except spirits continues apace. [ read more ]

Wetherspoon to create 1,000 jobs for school leavers

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:46:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89427?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to create 1,000 new jobs for 16 and 17 year-olds in the next 12 months. [ read more ]

Five biggest threats to pub trade: tough times, taxes & Theresa

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:40:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89426?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The next 12 months may be every bit as “challenging” as the past 12 months, says Jay Smith as he outlines the five biggest threats. [ read more ]

Critics slam 45p minimum price in Scotland

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:20:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89425?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A Scottish pub trade leader has hit out at the 45p a unit minimum price plan fearing it will damage the sector. [ read more ]

Wetherspoon threatens Diageo boycott

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:19:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89414?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin says he’ll throw out Diageo products if the drinks giant stands by its 'anti-pub' stance on alcohol duty. [ read more ]

The slow death of the long lease

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:02:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89419?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Tenants signing up to long leases need to have a very strong business strategy to survive the full term, says Paul Charity. [ read more ]

Smoke ban ‘is main cause’ of pub losses

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:42:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89423?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>New research claims shock proof that the smoking ban has been the main cause of pub closures in the UK. [ read more ]

Call for fairer approach to underage stings

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:36:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89422?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A powerful alliance of different industries has called for a fairer and more consistent approach by authorities for tackling underage sales. [ read more ]

Biggest fall in drinking for 60 years

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:22:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89421?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The UK saw the biggest fall in alcohol consumption in 60 years, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). [ read more ]

Get expert advice at Responsible Drinks Retailing conference

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:04:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89424?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Valuable advice and updates on best practice will be delivered by a host of experts from across the industry at the RDR conference. [ read more ]

Tokyo Industries buys Luminar’s Tru nightclub

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Nightclub company Tokyo Industries has bought Tru nightclub in York from Luminar. The club will be converted to its Tokyo brand. [ read more ]

Marston's recruits Pizza Hut executive

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:46:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89420?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has poached a senior operator from Pizza Hut UK to join its 500-strong managed pub arm as operations director. [ read more ]

X marks the hotspots among great pubs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:02:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89418?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Licensee Steve Haslam talks about how attention to service, quality, cleanliness, great food and well-served drinks can give a pub the X Factor. [ read more ]

Thirst among equals: students in pubs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:49:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89417?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Students can be a lucrative bunch, but do they have to come at the cost of the rest of your customers? Noli Dinkovski thinks not. [ read more ]

Scots want minimum price of 45p/unit

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:45:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89416?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Scottish Government has proposed setting a minimum price of 45p per unit, claiming it will mean 50 fewer deaths in the first year. [ read more ]

Carve out more profit for your pub

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:30:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89415?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>PubChef has teamed up with Bernard Matthews to offer one lucky licensee the chance to win everything they need to set up a carvery. [ read more ]

Video: British Pub Week can unite the trade

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:04:00 GMT

British Pub Week can act as a healing force to unite the trade as well as promote the virtues of the pub to consumers, says Inez Ward. [ read more ]

Amber boosts credit facility by £6m

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:46:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89412?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Ambers Taverns, the North West-based managed pub operator, has secured an extra £6m in funding. [ read more ]

M&B claims £1m from PPL

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:51:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89411?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The UK’s largest managed pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has claimed back £1m in overpaid music licence fees from PPL. [ read more ]

Drinkaware: Why let good times go bad?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:44:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89409?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Alcohol safety charity Drinkaware has unveiled plans for the second year of its “Why let good times go bad?” campaign. [ read more ]

Restaurant Group hails 'excellent' trading

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:33:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89407?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The 375-strong Restaurant Group has reported record interim results despite a “very challenging” half year. [ read more ]

Paint and a Pint winners unveiled

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:28:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89410?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Two pubs have each won a £2,000 makeover courtesy of Glidden Trade’s Paint and a Pint competition, run in association with the Morning Advertiser. [ read more ]

Mediatheme in jukebox launch

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:01:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89408?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Mediatheme has launched a new digital jukebox addition to its Entertainer gaming system range. [ read more ]

Reform plan is a baleful attack on the trade

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:03:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89406?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Government's plans to overhaul licensing are a "baleful attack" on the licensed trade, says training company CPL. [ read more ]

Orchid launches staff lottery reward scheme

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:24:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89405?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>All 6,500 at Orchid will be entered into a monthly lottery draw to win prizes including hot air ballooning and powerboat racing. [ read more ]

Pub furniture: sitting pretty

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:24:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89404?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Sofas have become de rigueur in pubs, but fixed furniture is a far more efficient use of space. Either way, comfort is key, says Ian Boughton. [ read more ]

Simplicity is the key to creating quality food

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:14:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89403?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Stephen Crawley takes his hat off to good food pubs that don't try too hard, but offer a good British pie and a foaming pint of beer. [ read more ]

Bid to stop cheap supermarket alcohol fails

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:43:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89402?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Another bid to stop cheap supermarket alcohol in Scotland by arguing that the deals break licensing laws has failed. [ read more ]

Halfway House in Edinburgh: rates bill quadruples

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:34:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89401?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The smallest pub in Edinburgh has had its business rates bill quadrupled after Lothian officials decided it did not qualify as a small business. [ read more ]

Brokenshire to speak at WSTA conference

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:34:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89400?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Home Affairs Minister James Brokenshire is to be the guest speaker at the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) Conference on 15 September. [ read more ]

North-South divide on alcohol problems

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:49:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89398?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>There is a big North-South divide in the harm caused by alcohol, according to new research by the North West Public Health Observatory. [ read more ]

Fairer beer tax could create 30,000 jobs

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:01:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89397?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Around 30,000 new jobs could be created if beer was given a fairer deal in alcohol duty, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed. [ read more ]

Glenfiddich offers prize ahead of awards launch

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:44:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89399?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Glenfiddich is offering readers the chance to win a case of malt whisky in celebration of the launch of its inaugural Malt Mastermind of the Year Award. [ read more ]

Scottish Labour suggests 'floor price' for alcohol

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:02:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89396?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Government should set a UK-wide “floor price” for alcohol based on the cost of production, duty and VAT rather than a minimum price. [ read more ]

Pound stretchers: pub buying groups

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:56:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89395?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Canny licensees are joining buying groups to make their budgets go further. Phil Mellows reports [ read more ]

Councils hold all the aces

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:53:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89394?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>It would appear that the Home Office is not engaged in a debate about the merits of proposed changes to the Licensing Act. [ read more ]

British Pub Week supporters invited to launch

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:39:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89393?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Supporters of British Pub Week are invited to attend the public launch on Wednesday in London. [ read more ]

Glass shape can make people drink more

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:46:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89391?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The shape of the glass people drink from can cause them to pour and consumer more than they think, according to a new report. [ read more ]

Peter Arkell passes away

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:21:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89390?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Former Arkell's Brewery chairman Peter Arkell died peacefully at his home near Cirencester on Friday morning. [ read more ]

Rare whisky duo launch

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89389?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Two rare Japanese whiskies are set to hit UK shores this autumn. Both are available only as limited editions at around £70 to £80 a bottle. [ read more ]

Citrus cachaça set for UK

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:02:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89388?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A citrus-flavoured Brazilian cachaça is ready to hit UK pubs and bars — Salto has a lower alcoholic strength than other cachaça brands, at 24% ABV. [ read more ]

Totally English wine list for south-west pub

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:59:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89387?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>English wine is to become a major feature of one south-west London pub from next month. [ read more ]

Aussie Spirits trio promotes purity

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:56:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89385?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Aussie Spirits company is launching three new drinks into the UK market, following success in its homeland. [ read more ]

Fears over Home Office record on licensing

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:41:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89384?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A firm of top licensing solicitors has warned the Government it would be “wholly wrong” to implement changes to the Licensing Act in the autumn. [ read more ]

Diageo: freeze duty on spirits only

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:39:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89386?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Diageo has called for spirits duty to be frozen — but the alcohol duty escalator on other drinks to remain until they are taxed at the same rate. [ read more ]

Longshot acquires Bel & Dragon from Orchid Group

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:15:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89383?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Longshot has acquired the four-strong Bel & Dragon group of pub restaurants from the Orchid Group. [ read more ]

'Labour should apologise for pub closures'

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:56:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89382?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A Government minister has called for Labour to apologise for the net closure of 3,500 pubs in England during its reign. [ read more ]

Sky backs British Pub Week

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:33:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89381?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Sky has announced its backing for British Pub Week, which runs from 30 October to 6 November. [ read more ]

Pernod reveals increased Christmas spend

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:17:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89380?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Pernod Ricard UK plans to boost its marketing plans for the 2010 Christmas period by giving four of its brands festive spots on TV. [ read more ]

The passion for invention

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:21:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89379?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The rise of the micros has inspired creativity across the industry, says Beer expert Roger Protz. [ read more ]

Martin Webb: It’s all in the detail

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:17:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89378?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Martin Webb, reality show star and pub owner, has a simple formula for success — Phil Mellows discovers more. [ read more ]

Lease length drops to record low

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:29:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89377?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The average length of a lease has fallen to its lowest recorded level with 97% of small businesses having a lease less than 10 years long. [ read more ]

Ha Ha buyer given extra four weeks

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:28:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89376?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Industry sources report that the putative buyer for Bay Restaurants’ Ha Ha Bar & Grill brand have been given another four weeks. [ read more ]

Ex-Pubs Minister hits out over pub fund axe

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:05:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89375?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>John Healey said the funds could have been used to help the community buy the Woolpack in Emmerdale. [ read more ]

Orchid to celebrate 6,500 staff birthdays

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:20:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89374?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Orchid Group is to send each and every on of its employees a free drink voucher and card on their birthday. [ read more ]

Barstaff assault man banned from every Reading pub

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:13:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89373?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A Reading man has been banned from every pub in the town and after throwing a pint glass at a member of bar staff. [ read more ]

Stella Artois invests in pub quality training scheme

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:50:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89372?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Stella Artois has launched a new on-trade quality training scheme for bar staff across the country as part of its World Draught Master programme. [ read more ]

Young's adds £2m Punch managed house

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:26:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89371?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Young’s, the brewer and pub operator, has bought a £2m London managed pub from Punch Taverns. [ read more ]

Gordon Ramsay to sell The Warrington

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:01:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89370?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Warrington, a flagship former Victorian hotel and pub operated by Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH), is being marketed for sale. [ read more ]

Licensee’s gas bill probed

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:55:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89369?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>British Gas has put a licensee’s account on hold while it investigates an out-of-the-blue gas bill of £10,543. [ read more ]

Five pubs sold at Cardiff auction

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:40:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89368?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Freeholds of seven of the 16 pubs put up for auction in Cardiff yesterday were sold before or during the auction. [ read more ]

Hardys wine sponsors Channel 4's first iPhone app

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:10:00 GMT

Hardys wine and Channel 4 are to launch the TV channel's first iPhone app, for its popular Come Dine With Me show as part of a muti-million pound campiagn [ read more ]

Hopes raised by PPL refunds

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:53:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89367?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Licensees and operators have been given renewed hope of swift refunds from music licensing body PPL. [ read more ]

Beware the GMB’s dodgy promises

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:35:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89361?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Pub tenants need a strong trade group, but the GMB’s efforts have been flawed, says Paul Charity. [ read more ]

Wetherspoon to return to Crouch End

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:24:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89364?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>JDW has completed a return to its spiritual trading home by buying an All Bar One site very close to its first ever pub in London's Muswell Hill. [ read more ]

Thorley to leave Punch on 3 September

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:11:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89363?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Punch Taverns chief executive Giles Thorley will leave the business a week tomorrow — Friday 3 September. His replacement, Ian Dyson, starts on Monday 6 September. [ read more ]

Royal opening for Burton's National Brewery Centre

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:40:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89365?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The National Brewery Centre in Staffordshire will be officially opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, next month. [ read more ]

City Diary — 26 August

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:57:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89362?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>All the latest gossip and rumour from the City. [ read more ]

Pubs show film to help stop attacks

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:51:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89360?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>More than 30 Lancashire pubs have agreed to screen a short film warning customers to be aware of safe drinking to help prevent sexual assaults. [ read more ]

British Larder pub opens in Suffolk

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:45:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89359?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A new pub concept — British Larder — has opened at a Punch leased pub in Suffolk after a £100,000 investment. [ read more ]

Loungers to open first Cosy Club

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89358?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The south-west café-bar company Loungers is set to open a new casual-dining and drinking concept called the Cosy Club in Taunton next month. [ read more ]

MA backs SIBA conference

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:35:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89357?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Morning Advertiser has teamed up with SIBA to hold the second SIBA Pub Retail Conference after the success of last year’s inaugural event. [ read more ]

Diageo's on-trade decline tempered by Guinness

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:04:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89356?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Diageo has revealed a 9% increase in UK volumes and a 5% rise in sales — but a decline in on-trade volumes despite the stabalisation of pub closures. [ read more ]

BII considers plan to list trade ‘pros’

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:03:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89354?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) is examining the idea of drafting a list of "approved” pub trade surveyors, lawyers and accountants for licensees. [ read more ]

M&B to unveil new All Bar One outlets

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:25:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89353?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Mitchells & Butlers, the managed pub and casual dining group, is to unveil a brace of new All Bar One locations. [ read more ]

My stance on ‘ankle biters’ wins the day

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:31:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89352?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Licensee Gerry Price defends his decision to restrict children in his pub to over-5s, and then only if they sit up at a table and eat. [ read more ]

Chris Evans to close Sussex pub

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:11:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89350?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans is to sell another of his pubs — after closing the Lickfold in Petworth, West Sussex. [ read more ]

Pub food: business boosters

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:06:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89351?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Ideas for driving food sales in your pub including 'Spork' dining, a Bastille Day event and a golf and grill day. [ read more ]

Foundation looks to off-load White Horse

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:54:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89349?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Multiple operator Foundation Inns is selling the freehold of the White Horse in Chelmsford, Essex for around £395,000. [ read more ]

Government has 'open mind' on beer tie referral

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:24:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89348?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Government has confirmed it has an “open mind” on referring the beer tie to the Competition Commission. [ read more ]

Enterprise urged to save 'jewel in the crown'

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:31:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89347?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A Bristol MP and Campaign for Real Ale branch have pleaded with Enterprise Inns to save a “jewel in the crown” of the local pub scene. [ read more ]

Off-trade discount snub lifts Heineken UK profit

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:32:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89346?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Heineken’s decision not to take part in deep discounting in the off-trade resulted in a loss of market share but strong profit growth. [ read more ]

BII to hold summit after four lose jobs

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:11:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89345?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The BII is holding a “strategy day” at the end of September to discuss its future direction after four senior members of staff lost their jobs. [ read more ]

GMB slams Everards beer prices

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:23:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89343?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The GMB has accused Leicestershire brewer and pub operator Everards of charging tenants excessive prices on beer — but the brewer said it makes an "appropriate" profit and is proud of its reputation. [ read more ]

Alcohol code faces axe...after it comes in

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:08:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89342?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Pubs have been urged to prepare for the second part of the mandatory alcohol retailing code coming into force on 1 October. [ read more ]

Source: Yellowhammer not for sale

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:30:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89341?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Sources close to Yellowhammer Bars, the company that runs former Sports Café and Candu Entertainment sites, has denied it is for sale. [ read more ]

Cafés and restaurants to replace 2,000 pubs

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:18:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89340?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>A new café or restaurant will open for every pub or bar that closes over the next three years, as consumers adopt a more "European" lifestyle. [ read more ]

Ye Old Sun Inn: feeling the warmth

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:07:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89339?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Licensee Ashley McCarthy tells Sonya Hook all about transforming a business, buying the freehold and the challenges of taking on another pub. [ read more ]

Pub hosts shouldn't fear NI licence reform plans

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:01:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89338?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Northern Ireland licensees have nothing to fear from the planned crackdown on “irresponsible” drinks deals, which is likely to come in next spring. [ read more ]

Government set to reject drink drive limit cut

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:52:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89337?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>The Department of Transport is planning to reject proposals to bring in the “one-pint drink-drive limit”, according to reports. [ read more ]

New Zealand plans U-20 off-trade alcohol ban

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:23:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89336?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Under-20s in New Zealand could be banned from buying alcohol from supermarkets and shops under new Government plans. [ read more ]

Trade holds 'positive' talks on alcohol tax

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:19:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89335?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Trade leaders held a "positive" meeting with the Treasury and Home Office on alcohol taxation last week. [ read more ]

Carlsberg launches beer quality awards scheme

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT

<img src="http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Image.ma/GetImage/89333?imageType=Cacd.Domain.Articles.ImageArticle&height=0&width=0" alt=""/><br/>Carlsberg UK has launched a £200,000 beer quality awards scheme to reward licensees for high product standards. [ read more ]