Ale and Beer

Roy Ellis joins JW Lees board as adviser

Roy Ellis, founder and ex-chief executive of Inventive Leisure, is to join the management board of JW Lees, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, as an external adviser, as the company accelerates its growth plans.

Source:Roy Ellis joins JW Lees board as adviser

South West pub market 'continues to show signs of positive growth'

The South West pub market is continuing to show “positive signs of recovery”, with 34% of buyers new to the sector, latest research from Christie & Co has revealed.

Source:South West pub market 'continues to show signs of positive growth'

CAMRA appoints new chief executive

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its new chief executive, three months after Mike Benner left the post.

Source:CAMRA appoints new chief executive

Make Some Noise: Surrey licensee urges councils to communicate better over noise disputes

A licensee, whose venue has survived two reviews, has called for local councils to be more proactive in mediating disputes between residents and premises to reduce the number taken to hearings.

Source:Make Some Noise: Surrey licensee urges councils to communicate better over noise disputes

Late Knights to launch bakery/pub concept

Late Knights, the London-based brewer and pub operator, has told M&C Report about ambitious plans to open a pub housing a bakery, café, cinema and eventually a farm.

Source:Late Knights to launch bakery/pub concept

MA300: BII Licensee of the Year reveals seaside trading tips

British Institute of InnKeeping (BII) Licensee of the Year Lee Price emphasised the importance of treating all differing segments of your customer base with equal value.

Source:MA300: BII Licensee of the Year reveals seaside trading tips

London restaurant opens 'beach-hut'-style bar with snacking menu

Wandsworth-based fish restaurant Brady’s has opened a ‘beach hut’-style bar with its own separate menu.

Source:London restaurant opens 'beach-hut'-style bar with snacking menu

Make Some Noise: publican who spent £12k to limit noise faces second licence review

A licensee, who has spent £12,000 in an effort to limit noise from her pub, has called for support ahead of a second licence review hearing.

Source:Make Some Noise: publican who spent £12k to limit noise faces second licence review

Brains launches Halloween beer with bite

Brains is to launch a new seasonal ale for Halloween, complete with its first ever motion-effect pump clip.

Source:Brains launches Halloween beer with bite

Four licensees convicted for illegal Sky use

Licensees in London, Liverpool and Manchester have been convicted and fined for showing Sky Sports illegally in their pubs.

Source:Four licensees convicted for illegal Sky use