Ale and Beer

Publican slams council over 'unlawful' licensing errors

A north London licensee has hit out at basic licensing errors made by his local council that sought to unlawfully restrict his trading hours over the festive period.

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British fry-ups pitched against US steaks in new O’Neills breakfast menu

Mitchells & Butlers is offering customers a choice between British and American dishes on a new breakfast menu across its 49-strong O’Neills estate.

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The 12 beers of Christmas

Nothing says festive tipple more than a spicy, warming, fruity ale in front of a roaring pub fire, so here’s our pick of some of the seasonal brews on offer this December.So, altogether now, “on the first day of Christmas my publican gave to me (in alphabetical order)…”

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My pub: The George Inn, Frant

Greg Elliott, tenant of the George Inn, in the village of Frant, East Sussex, tells Sheila McWattie about catering for local tastes, including hosting December’s World Sloe Gin Championships.

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Home Office publishes new powers of entry code

The Government has published its powers of entry code of practice and said it expects the new requirements to come into force in April 2015.

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Pub openings – November 2014

This month’s pub openings gallery features BrewDog Liverpool, Star Pubs & Bars’ Captain Cook and Faucet Inn’s Neighbourhood.

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Get behind Great British Brekkie week, charity urges

A leading childhood bereavement charity is encouraging caterers to support its annual Great British Brekkie week, which takes place early next year.

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West Sussex pub uses digital touchscreen to offer allergy advice

A West Sussex pub has come up with an innovative way to meet the new food allergen legislation requirements, which become law next week.

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SIBA appoints CAMRA's Tony Jerome to new communications and membership role

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has appointed Tony Jerome to the newly-created role of director of communications and membership.

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Tameside rejects late-night levy proposal

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has rejected proposals for a late-night levy, due to the current economic climate and businesses’ financial difficulties.

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