North West multiple operator, Blind Tiger Inns, has opened The Cross Keys at Barnoldswick in Lancashire follow a four week closure for a £245,000 investment with Star Pubs & Bars. The pub is Blind Tiger Inns’ thirteenth site and its twelfth with Star. The work has transformed a tired pub into an outstanding local with a new sports and games room and all weather garden … [Read more...]
Stonegate Pubs in the south join forces to raise money for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
A hundred and fifty pubs are embarking on a fundraising journey into the City of London on 30th July in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Decked out in Spartan regalia, 300 managers and team members from Stonegate Pub Company’s Southern region will set off at 1:00pm on the 12.5-mile walk from the Danson Stables in Bexleyheath, taking the London Road into the City and … [Read more...]
The Alchemist transforms local lives with 300 hour per month time donation scheme
The Alchemist is giving back the most precious gift of all by encouraging its teams to donate over 300 valuable hours a month in supporting local communities by taking time off from work to volunteer – whilst still being paid. The masters in dark arts and molecular mixology, The Alchemist likes to do things a little differently, making incredible transformations, usually … [Read more...]
BBPA publishes updated guide on drugs and pubs
The BBPA has today published an updated guide for licensees on the laws around drugs as well asa host of useful information on how to deal with drug use and drug users on licensed premises. Drugs and pubs: A guide to keeping a drug free pub, is free to download on the BBPA website and contains new, specific advice on the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 and on door … [Read more...]
Greene King and Gloucester Rugby agree partnership
Greene King and Gloucester Rugby have agreed a deal that will see the UK brewer and pub retailer become the new Official Ale Partner of the premiership club. Greene King’s association will run for seven seasons from the beginning of the 2017/18 campaign and will include pouring rights for Greene King’s portfolio of leading and seasonal beers at the club’s Kingsholm … [Read more...]