Ale and Beer

Greene King 'dragon's den' backs pub poetry and 80s concept

A Greene King tenant has secured backing from the pubco to roll out a concept bringing together poetry and pubs as part of a ‘dragon’s den’ style contest.

Source:Greene King 'dragon's den' backs pub poetry and 80s concept

BT Sport secures BDO darts deal

BT Sport has secured a deal to air the British Darts Organisation World Championships.

Source:BT Sport secures BDO darts deal

Saved Spurs pub seeking manager

Local residents who saved Tottenham’s Antwerp Arms from potentially being turned into flats are now looking to recruit staff.

Source:Saved Spurs pub seeking manager

East London licensee hit with £5k fine for illegal Sky Sports coverage

The licensee of the Acorn pub in east London has been convicted for showing Sky Sports illegally – and has been ordered to pay £5615 in fines and costs.

Source:East London licensee hit with £5k fine for illegal Sky Sports coverage

BBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code

The British Beer & Pub Association has confirmed it will not seek to overturn the inclusion of a mandatory market rent only option in the pubs code, and accepts it will now become law.

Source:BBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code

Camden council to consider late-night levy

The London Borough of Camden is the latest council to consider the introduction of late-night levy.

Source:Camden council to consider late-night levy

Pubs predict bumper Christmas trading

Pubs are hopeful of a bumper festive season with Christmas bookings for many up on last year.

Source:Pubs predict bumper Christmas trading

Leeds' North Bar to open brewery

Jessica Mason speaks to Christian Townsley co-owner of North Bar, which operates a range of six bars in and around Leeds, to hear his plans to open a brewery.

Source:Leeds' North Bar to open brewery

CAMRA says 600 ACV-listed pubs landmark is 'bittersweet'

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced that 600 pubs are now listed as assets of community value (ACV), following the organisation’s List Your Local initiative.

Source:CAMRA says 600 ACV-listed pubs landmark is 'bittersweet'

Old Speckled Hen revamp to be rolled out to pubs and bars

Greene King is to roll out a new look for its Old Speckled Hen brand across the on-trade, following an off-trade launch in November.

Source:Old Speckled Hen revamp to be rolled out to pubs and bars