Young’s has announced a new ad campaign throughout autumn 2012 to re-engage ale drinkers with the brand and champion a new era of real, quality interactions with friends and family. Young’s beers are traditionally popular in London and the South East where Young’s Bitter is the No.5 standard cask beer in London and sells faster than the market leader, London Pride. The … [Read more...]
There’s more than one way to promote your pub or restaurant
H&C News pays careful attention to the social media and digital marketing activities used so extensively – and sometimes creatively – by the hospitality industry. But we are delighted to have been reminded this week – by no less a figure than the CEO of Orchid Group – that traditional methods also work well. The Orchid Group is the sixth largest managed pub company and … [Read more...]
BeerHawk: beers to drink at home
If you like beer, but struggle to find good beers to drink at home, then Beer Hawk provides the solution! In the words of Directors Chris France and Mark Roberts: “We like our beer, and we like our pubs. Good beer in a good pub is a wonderful experience. If you’re lucky enough to have found a good pub, near to where you live, then you’ve every right to feel smug. “One day … [Read more...]
The Lass O’Gowrie crowned Great British Pub of the Year
Organised by The Publican's Morning Advertiser (PMA), the Great British Pub of the Year Awards have crowned The Lass O'Gowrie in Manchester for their supreme award. The Greene King pub run by Gareth Kavanagh and manager Lisa Connor beat 14 other category winners to the top award. In addition, the pub won the Best Live Music & Entertainment category. The awards were … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan record year for 2011/12
Drake & Morgan, the privately owned bar group led by Jillian Maclean and responsible for large scale bars and restaurants such as The Refinery, The Parlour, The Folly, The Anthologist and The Drift, has announced record profits that exceed expectations, alongside exciting plans for further expansion. Highlights Turnover increased 44.3% from £11.4m to £16.4m (52 weeks … [Read more...]