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Pornstar Martini is the nation’s favourite cocktail
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:57:00 +0000
The number one cocktail in the UK on-trade is the Pornstar Martini, according to new research from data experts. more...
Only 10% of pubs intervene to stop children gambling, says watchdog
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:01:00 +0000
The Gambling Commission has found that only one in 10 pubs intervene to stop children gambling on their premises. more...
Which milk alternatives should pubs stock?
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:30:00 +0000
Pubs should increase their range of milk alternatives so they can cater to people looking for indulgent options as well as functional, a new report recommends. more...
Lack of punters forces highly rated pub to close
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:47:00 +0000
A top-rated village pub is calling last orders and will close down at the end of the month ' because not enough people use it. more...
Greene King boss to take the reins at education charity
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:30:00 +0000
Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand will be joining education and skills charity WorldSkills UK after he leaves the pubco next year. more...
Pub spends £50 a week on food and blankets for the homeless
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:40:00 +0000
Licensees of a community pub are putting their hands in their pockets to feed the homeless. more...
Pub's £17k bill for ‘unacceptable’ food hygiene failings
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:18:00 +0000
A Staffordshire pub has been ordered to pay £17,475 after pleading guilty to 12 breaches of food safety and hygiene regulations. more...
Cash is dead: Long live the card
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:27:00 +0000
With most consumers now adopting the Queen's technique of never carrying cash, it has seldom been more important for pubs to get their card payment strategy just right. more...
M&B hits back following research uncovering ‘alarming sugar levels’ in milkshakes
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:18:00 +0000
Two Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brands have come under fire for 'alarming levels of sugar and calories hidden in milkshakes'. more...
Trade let down by low and no-alcohol consultation outcome
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:53:00 +0000
The Department of Health's announcement that there will be no changes to the descriptors for low and no-alcohol products has been met with disappointment from the beer trade. more...
5 ways to use tech to reduce queues this Christmas
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:09:00 +0000
Venues can use technology to keep queues to a minimum during the hectic festive period, according to Call Systems Technology. more...
Reluctant Landlord Romesh Ranganathan has ‘deep admiration’ for pub operators
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:09:00 +0000
Writer, creator and star of Sky One series The Reluctant Landlord, Romesh Ranganathan, discusses his semi-autobiographical six-part series set in a pub. more...
What is Purple Tuesday?
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:59:00 +0000
Purple Tuesday ' the UK's first day focused on making shopping and dining out accessible for disabled customers ' took place today (Tuesday 13 November). more...
Pubs grow share of breakfast visits, says MCA Insight
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:53:00 +0000
According to exclusive research from insight agency MCA, pubs have increased their share of breakfast visits, but have lost out at lunchtime. more...
£4m investment for UK's first ever vineyard hotel
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:32:00 +0000
Rumour on the grapevine has it that the UK's first vineyard hotel will be ripe and ready next spring. more...
Three quarters of Brits happy to eat out alone
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:03:00 +0000
Eating out alone is no longer a daunting prospect to three quarters of diners, according to new research. more...
Pub offers lonely OAPs free dinner and transport on Christmas Day
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:40:00 +0000
A pub is warming hearts this Christmas by opening its doors to senior citizens who would otherwise be alone. more...
EU rules mean more pubs may lose business rates discount
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:59:00 +0000
The new retail business rates reduction scheme could be thwarted by EU rules state aid rules, according to advisers. more...
59% of hospitality workers to quit their jobs in the next six months
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:56:00 +0000
According to a survey of more than 21,000 global hospitality workers, more than half plan on leaving their current role in the next six months. more...
Marston’s leaves pub woodwork to rot for two years
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:03:00 +0000
A licensee has expressed his despair at pubco Marston's after waiting two years for rotten joinery in his Derbyshire pub to be fixed. more...
