Ale and Beer

Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2015: Time running out to enter

Dining pubs are being urged to enter the Top 50 Gastropub Awards with the deadline less than two weeks away.

Source:Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2015: Time running out to enter

Pubco executive chef shares tips at top industry event

Whiting & Hammond executive chef James Moyle Rosser was among industry experts sharing tips at the Development Chef Club Food Forum in London last week.

Source:Pubco executive chef shares tips at top industry event

Mitchells & Butlers cools growth plans

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is to significantly “temper” its organic expansion as it focuses on converting the former Orchid estate.

Source:Mitchells & Butlers cools growth plans

Road test: BII Pre-Entry Awareness Training

Earlier this year, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) launched its revised Pre-Entry Awareness Training (PEAT) for budding licensees. The Publican’s Morning Advertiser team road tested the online course and gives its verdict.

Source:Road test: BII Pre-Entry Awareness Training

JD Wetherspoon wins hearing to reduce pub hours in levy protest

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has won a licensing hearing to reduce one of its pub’s hours to avoid paying a late-night levy, despite the fact police had objected on the grounds of crime and disorder, public safety and nuisance.

Source:JD Wetherspoon wins hearing to reduce pub hours in levy protest

Sweeter, lower ABV Jägermeister goes for female crowd

The first new Jägermeister in 80 years is to hit UK pubs and bars this month.

Source:Sweeter, lower ABV Jägermeister goes for female crowd

Consecutive beer duty cuts mean 16,000 new pub jobs, report claims

Two consecutive cuts in beer duty will ultimately create 16,000 jobs for the pub sector and boost beer sales by over 500 million pints, a new study has claimed.

Source:Consecutive beer duty cuts mean 16,000 new pub jobs, report claims