Brakspear are actively looking for a tenant to run The Plowden Arms, Shiplake Cross, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The Plowden Arms is a traditional locals style pub, catering to a good core of trade. And drawing from an additional passing trade as well. Offering a traditional pub experience with impeccable standards has resulted in a good following to … [Read more...]
Job of the Week at Iconic Restaurant London
Restaurant General Manager - New Restaurant opening, November 2012 Iconic Global brand finally comes to London Central London location Recruiting for; Confident General Manager Previous London experience essential Managing a large team in Restaurant Bar and club element Whilst the restaurant and bar is the focus, a knowledge of music/clubs would be a … [Read more...]
Robots for pubs
The perennial frustrations of waiting for service in busy pubs provoked two thirsty IT consultants into seeking answers – and resulted in the formation of the Robot Pub Group to take their solutions to market, as well as to test them in their own pub. In addition, at a time when pubs are struggling for revenues, they were aware of the need for a fresh, innovative approach … [Read more...]
BskyB and BT to make pubs pay more for football
BskyB and BT have won the battle for the rights to broadcast English Premier League football – and will pay £3bn for the privilege. BT has moved into the market in a big way, and will show 38 games in 2013-14, with the remaining games being shown by BskyB. BUT - the price of the new UK agreement is increasing by a massive 70% since the last rights were sold for … [Read more...]
Good growth for Spirit
Spirit Pub Company ("Spirit") has issued its trading update for the third quarter of the current financial year. Highlights Continued sales growth in the managed estate Invested in 177 Managed pubs in this financial year to date New Leased management team making progress On track to meet full year expectations Mike Tye, Chief Executive, commented: "We have … [Read more...]