2011 May « Ale and Beer

We would ban Carlsberg, if we could…

Mark Daniels considers banning bacon, Lego, and Carlsberg in response to Denmark’s decision to ban Marmite.

Source:We would ban Carlsberg, if we could…

Fleurets director Barry Gillham has outlined the major pitfalls to avoid when conducting a rent review.

Source:Gillham: beware of rent review pitfalls

Pubs have been urged to offer better customer service, deal with complaints efficiently, and offer food.

Source:Video: Johnson in plea for better service at pubs

The video blog from the national winter ales festival is now live on the website.

Source:National Winter Ales Festival Video Blog

Mission Foods has launched a new website and competition for pub chefs to celebrate British Sandwich Week, which kicks off on Monday.

Source:Mission Foods' new website

Individual pub operators who would find it challenging to offer calorie information on menus could put guidelines online instead.

Source:BII: ‘Pubs should put calories online’

East Sussex-based brewer and pub operator Harveys reported a slight fall in turnover in 2010 after a “difficult” year.

Source:Turnover falls at Harveys

The bumper Easter and Royal Wedding weekends boosted like-for-like sales by 3.8% amongst 21 major pub and restaurant chains.

Source:Easter and Royal Wedding boosts managed chains

Every other Sunday night sees the Balham Bowls Club in Balham, south London, hold a ukulele jamming session.

Source:Innovate: pub ukulele jamming session

Licensees could face a £5,000 fine if they are caught allowing under-18s to use gaming machines in their pubs.

Source:£5,000 fine for underage gaming