Star Pubs & Bars is introducing a programme of professional menu development tools and initiatives to help grow food sales and profits for its licensees. The company says that the complexities of menu development are underestimated by the vast majority of the leased trade and that many pubs could benefit from focusing on this area and adopting more … [Read more...]
Yummy Pub Co. to take part in newly launched dog-friendly pub awards
One of the most important things that I tell our customers about our business is that we’re a pub, not a restaurant. We are a relaxing escape from the normality of life, a home away from home. If your best friend is at your home, why shouldn’t he / she be with you at the pub, regardless if he / she is canine? The figures speak for themselves; two-thirds of dog owners are put … [Read more...]
Exclusive Beer Tasting at The Red Lion, Barnes
The Red Lion, Barnes is excited to announce that on Friday 9 September at 7pm, the pub will be holding an exclusive beer tasting of Stateside Pride Ale. The beer tasting will be hosted by Fuller’s Brewing Manager, Georgina Young. Fuller’s Stateside Pride Ale is based on one of the original London Pride recipes. Taken from old brewing books at Fuller’s, this recipe dates back … [Read more...]
185 Years Young’s – Share Memories and a Pint with Young’s
Young’s needs you! To celebrate 185 years of the pub group, it’s time to share your memories from your local Young’s pub -‐ whether it’s a romantic proposal, the Queen Ma’am pulling her first pint or that time John Young bought a pair of live wallabies into the pub, submit your photos on social media tagging @youngspubs using the hashtag #185YearsYoungs. This year, Young’s … [Read more...]
Brakspear reports strong results for 2015
J T Davies & Sons, the parent company for Henley-based pub operator and brewer Brakspear, increased turnover for the year ending 31 December 2015 by almost 13%, to £22.4 million. Operating profit increased by 19% to £6.9m, and profit before tax and exceptional items was up by 26% to £5.3m. Growth came primarily from the company's expanding managed house division, where … [Read more...]