Ale and Beer

Kingston Oceana survives licence review

Luminar, the nightclub operator, will continue to trade its Kingston Oceana site
after it agreed to a set of new licence conditions with the local council.

Source:Kingston Oceana survives licence review

Marco Pierre White labelled 'dishonest idiot' over pub court battle

Marco Pierre White is facing a £500k legal bill after losing his court battle
over the Yew Tree pub restaurant in Berkshire, with judge in the case describing him as a ‘dishonest idiot’.

Source:Marco Pierre White labelled 'dishonest idiot' over pub court battle

Legal checklist: Using pubs' outdoor areas

Warm weather is generally greeted with open arms by pub operators, especially those fortunate enough to have a pleasant and usable external space. This presents a clear opportunity for licensees to really make the most of them. Here are some pointers that operators need to consider when it comes to their outside area.

Source:Legal checklist: Using pubs' outdoor areas

BrewDog launches new £4m fund raising scheme

BrewDog, the fast-growing Scottish brewer and pub operator, is to relaunch its Equity for Punks crowdfunding programme, with the aim of raising a record £4m through selling shares to beer fans.

Source:BrewDog launches new £4m fund raising scheme

Video: Kopparberg TV advert pushes provenance message

Kopparberg has a new TV advert which puts ingredients, refreshment and provenance at the heart of its message.

Source:Video: Kopparberg TV advert pushes provenance message

London Velvet porter and cider drink launched

A drink made by mixing porter and cider has been launched by new drinks company Silasu.

Source:London Velvet porter and cider drink launched

Statutory code: BBPA claims Government online survey is "deeply flawed"

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has claimed that the online survey used to gain opinions in the consultation on the statutory code
is “deeply flawed”.

Source:Statutory code: BBPA claims Government online survey is "deeply flawed"

MA300: outside catering boosting pub businesses

Two National Pub Food Challenge winners explained how outside catering had helped them boost their businesses.

Source:MA300: outside catering boosting pub businesses

VAT campaigners plan national day of action

Campaigners aiming to reduce the level of VAT in the hospitality sector from 20% to 5% headed by Jacques Borel are planning to launch a national day of action later this year.

Source:VAT campaigners plan national day of action

Amber Taverns sees EBITDA increase by one-third

Amber Taverns, the fast-growing operator of wet-led community pubs, saw EBITDA increase by one third to £6.8m in the year to 3 February as the 86-strong company reiterated plans to open 12 sites this year.

Source:Amber Taverns sees EBITDA increase by one-third