Ale and Beer

Pork prices to rise by at least 10% in 2013

Pub chefs are being urged to increase the price of pork on the menu as the meat stands to rocket by at least 10% in cost next year.

Source:Pork prices to rise by at least 10% in 2013

London 2012 Olympics: Pubcos encourage community spotlight

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Source:London 2012 Olympics: Pubcos encourage community spotlight

London 2012 Olympics: Olympic Torch passes Absolute Pubs site on final leg

The Olympic Torch passed Absolute Pubs site, the King’s Arms at Hampton Court at 7.30 this morning on the final leg of its journey to the opening ceremony this evening.

Source:London 2012 Olympics: Olympic Torch passes Absolute Pubs site on final leg

Spirit Leased launches new guest ale offer for its licensees

The Brew Master’s Choice offers 12 independent seasonal ales available on a six-weekly rotation, alongside the 88 ales already on offer.

Source:Spirit Leased launches new guest ale offer for its licensees

Pubs of Ulster welcomes plans to extend opening hours in Northern Ireland

A trade body for pubs in Northern Ireland has welcomed plans to extend opening hours in the province, although venues that do so would be charged an additional late-night levy.

Source:Pubs of Ulster welcomes plans to extend opening hours in Northern Ireland

100 Pubwatch schemes sign up to National Pubwatch mapping tool

Close to 100 local pubwatches have signed up to an online mapping tool set up by National Pubwatch (NPW) to help it draw up a list of schemes across the UK.

Source:100 Pubwatch schemes sign up to National Pubwatch mapping tool

London 2012 Olympics: Pubs hopeful of a bumper fortnight

London pubs are eagerly anticipating the official start to the 2012 Olympic Games tonight, with the opening ceremony due to take place at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford at 9pm.

Source:London 2012 Olympics: Pubs hopeful of a bumper fortnight

Pub Chef Opinion: External events can bring great rewards

As fellow chefs will testify, one of the biggest challenges in our profession is staying motivated and on top of your game when spending day after day working unsocial hours in a sweltering kitchen.

Source:Pub Chef Opinion: External events can bring great rewards

Losses narrow at pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald

North-east managed pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald (SJF) has reported a narrowing of losses in the year to 31 January.

Source:Losses narrow at pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald

BBPA welcomes calls from Government committee over gaming machines in pubs

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed two key recommendations from the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee examining the operation of the Gambling Act 2005.

Source:BBPA welcomes calls from Government committee over gaming machines in pubs