Leased and tenanted pub company Spirit Leased Pubs has introduced an exciting new initiative to extend the benefits offered to its licensees, the ‘Little Box of Big Deals’. The Little Box of Big Deals has been developed to provide Spirit Leased Pubs licensees with the purchasing power of a managed house, with offers from 14 major suppliers on offer to the entirety of the … [Read more...]
Colley lands at The Eagle in Ladbroke Grove
The Eagle in Ladbroke Grove has been sold by Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists – on behalf of Gresham Inns to new operator Tim Colley for his first private venture following 12 years working in the hospitality sector – most recently at The Zetter Hotel & Townhouse. The sale is a strategic disposal by Gresham Inns to allow the company to develop more … [Read more...]
Craft brewer unveils £4m EIS expansion
West Berkshire Brewery (WBB) is to raise £4m through a tax-efficient Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to build a new brewery, as it responds to continuing strong demand for its award-winning beers beyond its Thames Valley heartland. Led by international brewing entrepreneur David Bruce, WBB plans to satisfy growing beer volumes with a larger brewing facility with visitor … [Read more...]
Numis presents the case against removal of the beer tie
Douglas Jack of Numis has presented the most powerful argument yet seen by H&C News against the removal of the beer tie in a communication entitled ‘The Lord’s prayer’. Not all readers will agree with all elements of the argument, but here it is: The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has entered the House of Lords. The Bill includes a Market Rent Option … [Read more...]
CAMRA announces finalists for National Pub of the Year
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has announced the four pubs in the final of their National Pub of the Year competition – one of which will be crowned the overall winner early next year. The Freshfield in Formby (Merseyside), The Harewood Arms in Broadbottom (Greater Manchester) The Salutation Inn in Ham (Gloucestershire) and The Windmill in Sevenoaks Weald (Kent) (pictured … [Read more...]