Many actors have enjoyed – and been known to enjoy – a close relationship with pubs, often before and after performing on stage. Then Guy Ritchie - film director and former husband of Madonna – who took to the trade with his part ownership of The Punch Bowl in London’s Mayfair. Now, Robert Pattinson – lead actor in the highly successful Twilight Saga series of films – … [Read more...]
Darts competition drives footfall
Punch Taverns, the leading tenanted and leased pub company, has teamed up with Winmau, the world’s leading darts brand to work together on the marketing campaign for the successful Punch Darts Classic competition. For 2013, this boasts an impressive £10,000 prize fund and has the major benefit to the dart player of being free to enter! The pub company, which has … [Read more...]
65 Punch Taverns pubs for sale
Specialist property adviser Christie + Co is offering 65 public houses for sale from the Punch Taverns estate. Many of the pubs are new to market while others are existing pubs for sale that have been reduced in price. Situated in a variety of locations across the UK, the pubs are available either individually or in groups. Almost all of the pubs are available freehold, a … [Read more...]
Punch Pubs reap WiFi benefits
Punch Taverns has agreed an industry-leading deal with The Cloud to install free WiFi into its tenanted and leased pubs, and a significant number of Punch pubs across the UK already have The Cloud’s WiFi installed or have installation dates confirmed. The aim is to complete the programme by the end of March 2013. Punch is providing free WiFi for two years, with free … [Read more...]
BBPA and ALMR reactions to statutory code consultation
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) have issued prompt statements stating their different reactions – for and against - the Secretary of State’s proposals which were outlined in a letter of 8 January 2013 to the Chair of the BIS Select Committee, Adrian Bailey. The letter states that the Government will … [Read more...]