Ale and Beer

London pub to focus on Asian food after £250,000 refurb

Star Pubs & Bars will focus on Asian food at its new south London pub following a pricey refurbishment later this month.

Source:London pub to focus on Asian food after £250,000 refurb

Foodservice price inflation hits 5.8% in April

Wholesale foodservice price inflation fell slightly to 5.8% in April, on the back of the weak pound and rises in fish and coffee costs, according to reports.

Source:Foodservice price inflation hits 5.8% in April

ALMR supports London mayor’s 'agent-of-change' stance

In response to Sadiq Khan’s consultation on culture and the night-time economy, which recognises the importance of protecting London’s pubs, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has said the ‘agent-of-change’ principle should “become the norm in planning decisions”.

Source:ALMR supports London mayor’s 'agent-of-change' stance

Inside the Parkers Arms with Stosie Madi

The Parkers Arms, in Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire, claimed the award for highest climber at this year’s Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, coming in at 13th place. Here, enigmatic chef-patron Stosie Madi discusses her life in the hospitality industry and her love of terroir cooking. Daniel Woolfson reports.

Source:Inside the Parkers Arms with Stosie Madi

Is there room for breakfast in pubs?

With consumer spend for breakfast down, pubs needs to up their game when serving the first meal of the day to ensure profits rise.

Source:Is there room for breakfast in pubs?

Confusion surrounds rates relief process leaving pubs in limbo

Pubs have been left in limbo after local authorities say they are still waiting for guidance from the Government on how to implement the £1,000 business rates discount promised in the spring Budget.

Source:Confusion surrounds rates relief process leaving pubs in limbo

Award winners unveil £25k revamped garden

Ashley and Kelly McCarthy are former BII Licensees of the Year. Their pub Ye Old Sun Inn in Colton, North Yorkshire, is a roaring success and known for its quality food and drink offer.

Source:Award winners unveil £25k revamped garden

Meagre MRO take up across major pubcos

Only eight licensees have taken up the market-rent-only (MRO) option across five of the six pubcos governed by the pubs code since it came into force in July 2016.

Source:Meagre MRO take up across major pubcos