Star Pubs & Bars is lodging business rates appeals for 136 of the pubs in its 1300 strong estate in the first quarter of 2014 on the basis of an external material change of circumstances. It’s an example that many other licensees should be considering. Appeals will be made by chartered surveyors Gerald Eve who together with Star Pubs & Bars undertake a biannual review … [Read more...]
ALMR welcomes reduced crime levels and impact of local industry initiatives
Responding to the publication of the latest statistics from the Crime Survey of England and Wales, the ALMR, the leading body representing licensed hospitality has welcomed the reduction in crime and applauded the good work being carried out by partnership schemes across the UK. According to the statistics, just over 8 million total crimes were reported throughout the period … [Read more...]
SIBA invests in BeerX 2014
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is ramping up support for the BeerX Festival of Beer ahead of its start on 12 March in Sheffield. National, regional and local advertising, posters and beer mats in local pubs and, for the first time, a Routemaster bus, will ensure that this unique event draws a crowd of beer lovers from Sheffield and further afield. SIBA is … [Read more...]
New guidance to ensure World Cup screenings are a success
With only 20 weeks to go until the 2014 World Cup kicks off, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced definitive guidance for pubs, to help ensure that this year’s World Cup screenings are a success. Bars or any other venues planning to screen fixtures would do well to follow the advice. Preparation for Brazil 2014 is essential The new advice has been … [Read more...]
Health, quality and food sourcing influence diners’ choice of eating out venues
Horizons latest QuickBite consumer eating out survey, conducted online by YouGov, shows that signs of recovery in Britain’s eating out market are being accompanied by concerns over food quality, the sourcing and provenance of ingredients, and health and lifestyle factors. These issues are influencing where consumers choose to eat out. 41% influenced by health eating … [Read more...]