Ei Group held its annual Retail and Supplier Conference at Franklin Gardens, the home of the Northampton Saints rugby club this week, updating attendees on the group’s corporate objectives and how they can collaboratively work together to help publicans grow their business.The day focused on the support and initiatives Ei Group is now offering its publicans across its large … [Read more...]
The last straw for Weatherspoon pubs
With sustainability initiatives being put into good use across the hospitality and catering industry we are pleased to report the latest being from Wetherspoon. The pub business will stop the using plastic straws across all of its 900 pub portfolio in the UK and Republic of Ireland by the end of this year.In addition, and with immediate effect, straws will no longer be … [Read more...]
Wadworth welcomes Sam as much-loved Monty begins his retirement in Wales
As one of the last remaining breweries to use working Shire horses for dray deliveries, Wadworth, has welcomed a new Shire horse to its team; as local favourite Monty retires to Wales.Sam (full name Goose Green’s Perfection) is the latest Shire horse to join the team and started work on Wednesday 20th September, with the Devizes community getting an opportunity to meet him … [Read more...]
Punch Crowns ‘Usual Suspects’ as Great British pub quiz champions for second year running
Sunday night saw Punch hail its greatest pub quizzers in a nail-biting finale at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton where the ‘Usual Suspects’ from the Brickmakers Arms, Coventry were crowned national winners for the second year in a row.There were 25 teams in the final, hosted by Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, having been whittled down from over 1,000. With high quality pub … [Read more...]
Exhibit B opens
The Exhibit, one of Balham’s most popular bars and restaurants, has opened its second site on Streatham High Road: Exhibit B. The new sister venue – focused on drinks and entertainment first and foremost – has completely tailored its offering to its environs with everything sourced from and inspired by this up-and-coming pocket of South London.2018 – and beyondExhibit … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon pubs realise benefits from Tax Equality Day
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has hailed Tax Equality Day as an outstanding success.Almost 900 Wetherspoon pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, lowered their prices by 7.5 per cent on the day to highlight the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.Tim Martin said: “Our like for like volumes (excluding new pubs) were up by 17 per … [Read more...]
Ei Group pledges to giveaway 15,000 free pints of Doombar to celebrate Cask Ale Week
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, is helping its publicans attract new custom and increase sales by partnering with national brewer Molson Coors to giveaway 15,000 pints of Sharp’s Doombar between 25 Sept-8 Oct, coinciding with Cask Marque’s Cask Ale week (21 Sept-1 Oct).The nationwide exclusive promotion, which is available at its Bermondsey Pub Co. pubs, part of the … [Read more...]
Craft Academy opens first London training brewery for apprentices
Craft brewing apprenticeship programme, Craft Academy has opening its first ever London training brewing in Herne Hill, bringing apprentice-led brewing to the capital. To celebrate the opening and the progress of the scheme in London, Craft Academy is hosting a launch event at the Florence Pub in Herne Hill, the new home of the microbrewery.The microbrewery will be a … [Read more...]
First Female Bartender at The American Bar
Philippa Guy, who has recently been appointed as senior bartender at The Savoy's famous American Bar, the first female in this role for 100 years. This prestigious role, which was held previously by the renowned cocktail figure Ada Coleman, was awarded to the Branbury- born 24 year old after she spent two years working her way up the ranks in this world famous bar.During … [Read more...]
Brakspear rewards top tenants with Hospitality Awards
Tenants at seven Brakspear pubs were singled out for recognition and a £500 prize as winners of the pub operator’s annual Hospitality Awards.The awards rewarded tenants who had demonstrated either excellence in one area of their business, or achievement across the board. Overall sales growth, scores in the company’s Silent Customer mystery dining visits and TripAdvisor … [Read more...]
Tax Equality Day – great chance to highlight tax unfairness on pubs, says Brigid Simmonds
Commenting on today’s Tax Equality Day, which highlights the unfairness of Britain’s VAT system on pubs, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds said:“Today the pub industry is shining a light on just how unfair VAT is, for both pubs and the wider hospitality sector.“If you buy a meal in a supermarket there is no VAT, but in the pub, you pay 20 per cent.“Even a small … [Read more...]
ALMR urges Scottish pubs and restaurants to consider rates appeal as deadline looms
The ALMR has urged pubs and restaurants in Scotland to act before the 30 September deadline for appeals against new rateable values.After the deadline, Scottish businesses are likely to be stuck for five years with rates bills calculated on valuations based on 2015 prices. During that period, the Scottish Government will be acting upon proposals from the recently published … [Read more...]
Lightweight beer sheds its stigma
New research from Mintel reveals that over a quarter of consumers in France (28%) and Germany (27%) agree that low or no alcohol beer* tastes just as good as full-strength beer. And while younger consumers may have been the most enthusiastic drinkers in previous generations, this group are among the most likely to see the merits of low/no alcohol beer. As many as 37% of French … [Read more...]
Global demand for British beer boosts exports
Food Minister George Eustice hails the UK's thriving beer industry.The British beer revolution shows no sign of slowing, Food Minister George Eustice yesterday announced as the latest figures reveal one billion pints were shipped to beer lovers around the world last year, bringing a £600 million boost to the UK economy.More than 500 breweries opened in the last year to … [Read more...]
