Telford & Wrekin Council is now able to announce more details of the phased opening of the £250m Southwater development – which is transforming the skyline of the town centre, and is close to completion in the town centre. Starting with Premier Inn In April and May the first buildings to open will be the Premier Inn and the multi storey car park with space for over 600 … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns announces first new unit for 2014
Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd has secured the site of the former Veer Dhara Indian restaurant in St Albans which will become its ninth pub/restaurant. Following an £800K fit out over the next few months, the site is planned to open in July and will operate as The Beech House, the same name as the site Oakman Inns opened in Beaconsfield New Town a year ago (pictured above … [Read more...]
Has the original Coaching Inn come full circle?
By James Davies, Divisional Director at Fleurets There has been much change in the dynamic of the traditional public house in the last 15 years. One of the biggest innovations of that time was the original gastro pub. The Eagle in Clerkenwell which was the brainchild of Michael Belben drew a huge amount of publicity when it first opened as it pioneered the idea of good … [Read more...]
PoundPub to offer half pint for a quid
The Independent reports that PoundPub - a discount pub offering a half of lager for a quid and a pint for £1.50 - is about to join the ranks of the ‘no frills’ retailers in Stockton-on-Tees. The first will open on the site of existing pub Georgia Browns in Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham under the slogan “more round for your pound”, and will be followed by a pub in Atherton, … [Read more...]
Business rates: relief rate + advice on business rates for pubs affected by floods
With business rates bills an ongoing concern for pubs, the BBPA is urging publicans to check that they receive the retail business rate relief discounts that were announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, last December. Local authorities are responsible for setting up a scheme to administer the retail rate relief. If business rates statements do not show the discount, or … [Read more...]