Punch is counting down to its 12th annual roadshow tour, the UK’s largest, which will visit 10 destinations nationwide from 17th September to 20th October 2015. Showcasing the value, support network and resources that Punch has to offer existing and potential Partners (i.e. publicans), the roadshow will feature more than 130 suppliers, as well as learning and development … [Read more...]
New £1,000 award launched for best beer broadcast
The search is on for the nation’s best beer broadcaster after the British Guild of Beer Writers added a new broadcast category to its annual awards, in conjunction with There’s a Beer For That, the campaign that aims to reignite the nation’s love of beer. The new There’s A Beer For That Beer Broadcast Award seeks to recognise and reward the individual making the best use of … [Read more...]
Artesian launches new all day dining #Snax
This Summer, Executive Chef at The Langham, London, Chris King, in consultation with Michel Roux Jr, will launch SNAX, a new tapas style menu at the ‘World’s Best Bar’, Artesian. SNAX marks the first menu offering in collaboration with Chez Roux Ltd since The Langham London’s recent announcement of the extended partnership with the Roux family. Conceived as small sharing … [Read more...]
Wadworth encourages publicans to ‘play dirty’
The Rugby World Cup arrives soon, and all areas of hospitality are preparing their offerings to attract attention and customers. Wadworth have already kicked off their campaign, issuing publicans in their pub estate with a ‘tool kit’ of competitions, ideas and suggestions to help them make the most of the sales opportunities during the Rugby World Cup and, in particular, to … [Read more...]
Brakspear reports strong results for 2014
J T Davies & Sons, the parent company for Henley-based pub operator and brewer Brakspear, increased turnover during 2014 by almost 12%, to £19.9 million. Growth came primarily from the company’s fledgling managed house division, where turnover increased by £2.1m to £3.6m, and from a 1% uplift in drinks volumes across the total estate. Brakspear expanded its managed … [Read more...]