A number of departures have been announced at M & B as members of the management team take up senior appointments elsewhere. Those leaving include: Tony Palmer - head of acquisitions. Tom Crowley - retail director for Premium Country Pubs Adrian Frid - retail director for Miller & Carter. James Pavey – formerly a retail director but has been in a support role … [Read more...]
Pub machine prize limits to be raised to £100 from 15 January
New regulations increasing prizes in pub machines came into effect from midnight on 14 January, and were welcomed by the British Beer & Pub Association, which has long campaigned for the move. The maximum prize for ‘Category C’ or ‘fruit’ machines rises to £100, which is a welcome boost for the pub trade, says the BBPA. The current prize limit is £70, and the change will … [Read more...]
Historic Cross Keys to be revived
The Evening Standard reports that the 300 year old Cross Keys in Chelsea, London has been saved from development into a luxury house (change of use was not permitted by the council) and is to re-open. The pub closed in 2012 and was subsequently occupied by squatters. The pub is located on Cheyne Walk near the Embankment and has served many distinguished patrons over the … [Read more...]
Spirit to expand on back of strong trading
Spirit Pub Company has issued its Interim Management Statement covering the first 20 weeks of the current financial year with Mike Tye, Chief Executive, commenting: “We are pleased to report strong trading across the business for the first 20 weeks of our financial year with trading particularly buoyant over the Christmas period. Our focus remains on the execution of our well … [Read more...]
“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” to be crowned the ‘Voice of Soho’?
Archer Street cocktail bar, renowned for its unique entertainment by the all-singing bar staff, will be launching the Archer Street's Got Talent competition, ready to uncover the 'Voice of Soho' - the bar is looking to discover a real gem of talent. The competition will give someone who is not currently performing in the West End nor in a singing contract the opportunity to … [Read more...]