Ale and Beer

Licensees in Lewes campaign over music festival re-admittance policy

Licensees in Lewes are campaigning for a major music festival in the town to change its strict no re-admittance policy after fears were raised that local businesses would suffer.

Source:Licensees in Lewes campaign over music festival re-admittance policy

BII Licensees of the Year back changes planned by chief executive Tim Hulme

The newly-crowned BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Licensees of the Year have pledged to help bring the organisation “back to the hospitality industry” after scooping the award at a gala lunch in London last week.

Source:BII Licensees of the Year back changes planned by chief executive Tim Hulme

Celebrity chef John Hooker reopens Cornish Arms

A celebrity chef has opened a new pub in Devon.

Source:Celebrity chef John Hooker reopens Cornish Arms

Former pubs minister Bob Neill slams Lidl over Porcupine pub closure

Former pubs minister Bob Neill has told supermarket chain Lidl to “take your supermarket somewhere else” during a protest to save the Porcupine in Mottingham, in south-east London.

Source:Former pubs minister Bob Neill slams Lidl over Porcupine pub closure

Living Room sale option considered

Premium Bars & Restaurants (PBR), owner of the Ultimate Leisure nightclub business, is exploring options for its 14-strong Living Room chain, including a possible sale, M&C Report has learnt.

Source:Living Room sale option considered

Last call for entries into Diageo National Pubwatch Awards

There is still time for local Pubwatch schemes to enter the Diageo National Pubwatch Awards.

Source:Last call for entries into Diageo National Pubwatch Awards

Pubs in England and Wales could be able to choose water supplier

Pubs in England and Wales will be able to choose their water supplier if draft legislation plans drawn up by the Government are approved.

Source:Pubs in England and Wales could be able to choose water supplier

8 steps to running your own bar

You’ve had enough of your boring job and want to own a bar. You’ve seen a vacant property on the high street of your local town, but don’t know where to start. Here are eight top tips to getting the bar up and running.

Source:8 steps to running your own bar

Cans of beer set to make a comeback

Cans of beer are set to lose their cheap and nasty reputation, as UK brewers and brand-owners begin to push the format into pubs, bars and restaurants.

Source:Cans of beer set to make a comeback

New south London brewer has its beer served in Parliament

An ale made by a newly-formed south London brewer has been picked to guest in a famous Parliament bar.

Source:New south London brewer has its beer served in Parliament