17 top female licensees from the Midlands and East Anglia were treated to a celebratory spa day by Star Pubs & Bars at Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, Sutton Coldfield in recognition of their hard work and success in creating outstanding pubs in a historically male dominated industry. When asked what they loved about the pub industry, job satisfaction was a common theme with … [Read more...]
Award winning brewery makes ‘super’ beer to welcome Frank Lampard to Derby
The multi award winning Derby Brewing Company have brewed a one-off beer called ‘Super Frank IPA’ to welcome Frank Lampard to Derby County Football Club. Directors Trevor and Paul Harris are dedicated season ticket holders at Pride Park and couldn’t resist paying homage to the new DCFC manager with a special brew. Second generation director Paul said “Frank Lampard is a … [Read more...]
Rotherham’s new micro-bar opens its doors in former Post Office building
A former Post Office in Rotherham has undergone a total transformation and reopened as a micro-bar thanks to funding from UK Steel Enterprise’s (UKSE) Kickstart Fund – serving locally sourced real ale, craft beer and ciders. The newest addition to Rotherham’s Parkgate suburb, The Little Haven capitalises on a growing trend across the UK in which venues shun music and TVs in … [Read more...]
BBPA publishes new cost benchmarking data for tenants and lessees
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published the latest edition of its operating cost guide for tenants and lessees. The data is intended to help those wishing to take on a tenanted or leased pub business to be as well informed as possible about the current costs involved in running a pub. The BBPA’s guide provides valuable information for tenants and lessees … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon launches 500,000 new Brexit beer mats in its pubs
JD Wetherspoon has today launched a new Brexit beer mat The pub company has printed 500,000 of the beer mats for distribution in its 875 UK pubs. The beer mat, signed by Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, outlines ten points to the leaders of the three main political parties. It is headlined ‘Free Trade (ie no deal) means lower prices’. Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin … [Read more...]