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JDW pub kitchen forced to shut after ‘pests’ found in nearby bins
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:06:16 +0200
Pests, thought to be maggots were discovered in nearby bins to a JD Wetherspoon (JDW) pub in Gloucestershire, forcing the kitchen to close temporarily.
Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Beer Bar/Pub
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:02:05 +0200
It’s back and it’s bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s that time of year again, when judges close in on the category winners in The John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards – the highlight in the calendars of licensees up and down the land.
XT brewing releases pale ale featuring prototype hops
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:59:17 +0200
A Buckinghamshire brewery is pioneering the use of new unnamed hops that can reportedly withstand pests and diseases.
Pubs code adjudicator receives over 550 enquiries in its first year
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:25:20 +0200
More than 550 enquiries have been made to the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) in its first year with the overwhelming number of cases that have been accepted relating to the market-rent-only (MRO) option under which tied tenants can request to go free of tie.
Spotlight: survey lays bare the fears of licensees
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:49:52 +0200
An annual survey of readers of The Morning Advertiser shows a sector struggling to keep up with the demands of a changing consumer base. Here we detail their concerns and look at what solutions are offered in MCA’s UK Pub Market Report.
Northern Irish gin wins two international awards
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:05:51 +0200
Boatyard Gin has won two awards in the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition 2017.
Christmas comes early for Bristol pub
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:50:10 +0200
A publican has “bookings coming out of her ears” for the festive season after putting up a fully-decorated Christmas tree – five months early.
Conman ‘scamming licensees’ through fake pub guide promise
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:00:54 +0200
A publisher of UK pub guides and maps from Liverpool has warned publicans a conman is ripping off licensees across the country by trading under his name.
Tiny Rebel brewery temporarily ceases can sales and issues recall notice
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:47:15 +0200
Welsh brewery Tiny Rebel has announced it is temporarily halting all of its canned beer production after reports of lids popping off several batches.
Set up for spirit success
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:00:21 +0200
While your operation may be known for serving the best Mojito or the region’s greatest gin and tonic, there are many operational areas that could negatively impact your trade and profit. Nicholas Robinson reports.
Fuller’s managed lfls grow 6.6%
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:43:39 +0200
Fuller’s has said it has made a “good start” to the year, with like-for-like sales across its managed estate up 6.6% for the 16 weeks from 2 April to 22 July 2017, aided by the “perfect weather”.
London mayor’s 24-hour vision aims to boost night-time economy
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:07:08 +0200
Pubs in the capital can expect to receive a boost in trade as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged he will plan for the city’s nightlife in the same way he does for daytime activities, as part of a newly launched 24-hour vision for London.
The Alchemist has stopped offering plastic straws
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:18:44 +0200
A bar and restaurant chain is attempting to ditch straws in a bid to help save the environment.
St Austell works with local archaeologists on pub restoration
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:43:14 +0200
A West Country brewery has been working with county archaeologists during a multi-million pound restoration of a 400-year-old pub and former hotel.
How to avoid rat and other pest infestations in your pub
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:58:30 +0200
Preventing rubbish build-ups and filling up gaps in walls and floors are just two of the ways pub landlords can prevent rat and other pest infestations, according to a leading hygiene expert.
Wireless Social adds more pubs to its system
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:18:01 +0200
Wireless Social has added more pubs and restaurants to its rapidly growing Wi-Fi user base.
Brewdog to build new brewery in Australia
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:19:39 +0200
International brewery and bar chain-owner BrewDog has announced it intends to build a third brewery in Australia.
Video: Pub Skill's speakers discuss challenges for pub employers
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:27:04 +0200
What are the biggest challenges for pub employers, and how can they be overcome? These were among questions addressed by industry experts as part of The Morning Advertiser's Pub Skills event on how employee engagement can add to the bottom line.
Bar deals with customer TripAdvisor review in the best possible way
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:58:14 +0200
A popular bar in Bristol has responded to a customer's criticism on TripAdvisor by naming a cocktail after his review.
Alcohol sales clampdown call is 'rehash of old ideas'
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:06:09 +0200
A research organisation’s report calling for tighter measures on alcohol sales has been labelled a rehash of demands that campaigning groups have been making for the past 10 years.
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