Ale and Beer

Allergens law anniversary: pubs struggle with consumer demand

Pubs are still failing to provide a wider enough choice of dishes for customers with specialist diets since the introduction of EU legislation on allergens one year ago, new research claims.

Source:Allergens law anniversary: pubs struggle with consumer demand

Pubs code: Government praised for 'listening' to tenant campaigners

The government has been praised for ‘listening’ on the second part of the pubs code consultation.

Source:Pubs code: Government praised for 'listening' to tenant campaigners

How to match beers with your festive food offer

The Christmas rush is getting into full swing: kitchens are pumping out roast potatoes faster than machine gun fire and the sector’s chefs are most likely already bored to death of prepping winter veg.

Source:How to match beers with your festive food offer

Storm Desmond: Pubs rally round those devastated by flooding

Pubs and breweries from around the country are helping people in Cumbria and Lancaster get back on their feet following ‘crippling’
Storm Desmond.

Source:Storm Desmond: Pubs rally round those devastated by flooding

Alice in Wonderland 'chocolate masterpiece' created by Yorkshire licensee

A Yorkshire licensee who makes a “chocolate masterpiece” every Christmas has based has based his most recent on the Lewis Carroll novel and Disney feature film, Alice in Wonderland.

Source:Alice in Wonderland 'chocolate masterpiece' created by Yorkshire licensee

JD Wetherspoon pulls out of VAT Club

JD Wetherspoon has pulled out of campaigner Jacques Borel’s VAT Club.

Source:JD Wetherspoon pulls out of VAT Club

Licensee bans 'hellish' Christmas parties

December can give pubs a much-needed boost in trade, but one licensee has banned ‘hellish’ Christmas parties to reduce stress and focus on a relaxed atmosphere for regulars.

Source:Licensee bans 'hellish' Christmas parties

Analysis: Will a wine brand's calorie labelling change the drinks sector?

The news one of the world’s largest winemakers, Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), is to provide calorific information across its portfolio of bottled wine has further fuelled the debate over the availability of dietary information in the drink sector.

Source:Analysis: Will a wine brand's calorie labelling change the drinks sector?