Stonegate Pub Company and Town & City Pub Company have merged to form the largest privately held managed pub operator in the UK, with a combined portfolio of 560 pubs and revenues approaching half a billion pounds, reports Property Week.
The merger is the first significant transaction for Stonegate since it was formed by private equity firm TDR Capital to acquire pubs from Mitchells & Butlers in November 2010.
The merged entity will be called Stonegate Pub Company, with TDR Capital as the majority owner.
In 1998 TDR Capital were the original backers of Punch Taverns, orchestrating the acquisition of an estate of 1,428 pubs from Bass and the first tied pub securitisation. In 2003 TDR Capital acquired PizzaExpress, combining it with ASK in 2004 to create the Gondola Group, a leading casual dining group with over 500 restaurants across the UK.
“The UK pub industry continues to undergo significant change. This merger further strengthens our platform and positions us to be leaders in this shake-up.”
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
Great British Beer Festival 2011
The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court, Britain's biggest beer festival, once again brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers.There's plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample some food, including good traditional pub snacks, and also attend tutored beer tastings.
Britain's biggest beer festival 2-6 August 2011 Earls Court, London
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Market Drayton Pub for Sale
Shropshire Pub for Sale
Squirrel
Wollerton
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9
Gross Site Area: 18387 sq/ft*
£ 175,000 + VAT
Freehold
Squirrel Pub for Sale, Market Drayton Shropshire
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wi-Fi in Pubs Would Attract More Customers Reports Big Hospitality
A survey of customers in some of the largest pub chains around the UK has found that a decent Wi-Fi connection would encourage punters to visit more often.
Preliminary results from a Him! Research’s OnTrack 2011 report reveal that 6 per cent of pub customers say they’d be more frequent customers in a pub if they could log on to the internet there.
The report was prepared following interviews with 2,700 pub customers conducted earlier this month at Greene King, JDW/Lloyds Average, JD Wetherspoon, Lloyds, Shepherd Neame, Vintage Inns, Marston's, Punch, and Independent Pubs.
“Other foodservice outlets are increasingly offering this footfall driving service, which has already become an expectation in some parts of the world,” said Him!
“For example, Pizza Express e-mailed its customer database this week to let them know about their improved Wi-Fi service."
Another survey published in 2008 revealed similar results. Conducted by T-Mobile, the survey had found that almost half of British consumers want to be able to use the internet wherever they go, and they list pubs as one of the top locations they would like to surf the web.
Preliminary results from a Him! Research’s OnTrack 2011 report reveal that 6 per cent of pub customers say they’d be more frequent customers in a pub if they could log on to the internet there.
The report was prepared following interviews with 2,700 pub customers conducted earlier this month at Greene King, JDW/Lloyds Average, JD Wetherspoon, Lloyds, Shepherd Neame, Vintage Inns, Marston's, Punch, and Independent Pubs.
“Other foodservice outlets are increasingly offering this footfall driving service, which has already become an expectation in some parts of the world,” said Him!
“For example, Pizza Express e-mailed its customer database this week to let them know about their improved Wi-Fi service."
Another survey published in 2008 revealed similar results. Conducted by T-Mobile, the survey had found that almost half of British consumers want to be able to use the internet wherever they go, and they list pubs as one of the top locations they would like to surf the web.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Pubs, Planners & Planning Permission
Paramount Investments specialise in the sale of licensed and commercial properties and Sales Director, Steve Oliver has been selling pubs, wine bars, hotels and restaurants for the last 8 years.
"Planners believe a pub is as essential to village life as a shop or post office. The loss of pubs, whether in rural or urban areas, can undermine the local economy and community. Although not impossible it will be harder to get planning permission for changing the use if it's the last pub in the village as planners like to have a least one pub in the area. Your local planning authority will be able to give you their opinion on the feasibility of your plans and if a similar property has already been converted, then this will help your own planning application."
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"Planners believe a pub is as essential to village life as a shop or post office. The loss of pubs, whether in rural or urban areas, can undermine the local economy and community. Although not impossible it will be harder to get planning permission for changing the use if it's the last pub in the village as planners like to have a least one pub in the area. Your local planning authority will be able to give you their opinion on the feasibility of your plans and if a similar property has already been converted, then this will help your own planning application."
Follow the link for more on Planners & Planning Permission
Bradford-on-Avon Pub for Sale, Wiltshire
Wiltshire Pub for Sale
Beef & Barge
Widbrook
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15
Gross Site Area: 1 acres*
£ 575,000 + VAT
Freehold
Beef and Barge Pub for Sale, Bradford-on-Avon
Monday, June 27, 2011
Birmingham Pub for Sale, West Midlands
West Midlands Pub for Sale
Lickey Banker
Ormond Road, Rubery
Birmingham
West Midlands
B45
Gross Site Area: 28291 sq/ft*
£ 400,000 + VAT
Freehold
Public house/development land for sale with full vacant possession. Unconditional offers are invited for our clients unencumbered interest.
The property represents excellent value for continued licensed use / owner occupation. There is also enormous potential for redevelopment (residential / commercial / mixed use) subject to gaining the appropriate Local Authority consents.
Lickey Banker Pub for Sale, Birmingham, West Midlands
Wales Pub News; Flat Holm Island Pub Opens.
The Gull and Leek, one of the most unusual pubs in Wales, has opened, reports the BBC. But, as Andy Gourlay found, a visit requires some planning, because it is on the nature reserve island of Flat Holm.
On the face of it, it's not the most promising site for a new pub.
In the middle of nowhere, you can't park and the locals are a noisy bunch intent on pinching your sandwiches.
But despite all that, the Gull and Leek, the new pub on the nature reserve at Flat Holm island is sure to be a hit with visitors who do manage to drop in.
Unless you happen to own a boat, there's no nipping over for a quick pint as a trip there takes a bit of forward planning.
On the face of it, it's not the most promising site for a new pub.
In the middle of nowhere, you can't park and the locals are a noisy bunch intent on pinching your sandwiches.
But despite all that, the Gull and Leek, the new pub on the nature reserve at Flat Holm island is sure to be a hit with visitors who do manage to drop in.
Unless you happen to own a boat, there's no nipping over for a quick pint as a trip there takes a bit of forward planning.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Blackpool Pub Change of Use Planning for Conversion to Officess
Plans have been submitted to convert a legendary Blackpool pub into offices, reports the Blackpool Gazette.
The Oxford, in Oxford Square, Marton, had been a mainstay on the resort’s social scene for years but, after closing its doors a few years ago, saw a number of failed attempts to resurrect the business.
Now, following the purchase of the pub at auction for £120,000, plans have been lodged to convert the building into office premises.
They include the demolition of a rear storage building to form a car park, cycle and bin area, a first-floor extension to the side and rear, installing new windows and creating a new entrance feature.
The move flies in the face of a desperate plea from Blackpool landlords to re-open the building, as a pub.
The venue was famed in the past as a live music venue, with landlords having to work extra hard to attract customers due to a lack of parking spaces in the area.
The Oxford, in Oxford Square, Marton, had been a mainstay on the resort’s social scene for years but, after closing its doors a few years ago, saw a number of failed attempts to resurrect the business.
Now, following the purchase of the pub at auction for £120,000, plans have been lodged to convert the building into office premises.
They include the demolition of a rear storage building to form a car park, cycle and bin area, a first-floor extension to the side and rear, installing new windows and creating a new entrance feature.
The move flies in the face of a desperate plea from Blackpool landlords to re-open the building, as a pub.
The venue was famed in the past as a live music venue, with landlords having to work extra hard to attract customers due to a lack of parking spaces in the area.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
UK Pub Grub News; Pies For Pubs
The Pies for Pubs scheme aims to help non-food pubs start up a “quick, easy and profitable” pie service. The pie cabinets are designed to sit on the bar top and fresh pies and pasties will be delivered from 10 depots to anywhere in England or Wales with no minimum delivery.
Peter’s has signed a trading agreement with Punch Taverns.
“Peter’s has a great product and an excellent support package with many added benefits,” said Allan Todd, catering development manager for Punch Taverns. “I see remarkable potential with so many of our businesses and am thrilled that we’ve have reached this agreement.”
In South Wales where the scheme was piloted, several pubs are selling around 300 pies a months, enabling them to add £4-5,000 to their incomings. Peter’s recommends selling the pies for £1.99 each, which would result in 40% GP. In autumn the company plans to achieve 50% GP on each product. Peter’s provides marketing support to participating pubs.
Peter’s has signed a trading agreement with Punch Taverns.
“Peter’s has a great product and an excellent support package with many added benefits,” said Allan Todd, catering development manager for Punch Taverns. “I see remarkable potential with so many of our businesses and am thrilled that we’ve have reached this agreement.”
In South Wales where the scheme was piloted, several pubs are selling around 300 pies a months, enabling them to add £4-5,000 to their incomings. Peter’s recommends selling the pies for £1.99 each, which would result in 40% GP. In autumn the company plans to achieve 50% GP on each product. Peter’s provides marketing support to participating pubs.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Huddersfield Pub for Sale, Pub for Sale West Yorkshire
Freehold Pub for Sale, Huddersfield
Armitage Arms
Morley Lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3
Ground floor footplate: 1535 sq/ft*
£ 175,000 + VAT
Former public house for sale with full vacant possession.
Also included in the sale is a commercial unit next door on Market Street. Currently trading as a Barbers on an unlicensed premises lease until 2015 @ an approximate rent of £3,100 pa. (We await confirmation from the vendor on this information, so please contact the investments team for further information - 0207 644 2333)
Approx ground floor area of Pub: 1,535 sq ft*
Approx ground floor area of the Barbers: 442 sqft*
The property is located in a mixed retail/commercial area, approx 2.5 miles from Huddersfield town centre.
Trading area comprises main bar and games room. There is an unused meeting room on the first floor and a further 3 bedroom owners accommodation to the upper parts.
There is a small rear yard and a garage on the site.
Unconditional offers are invited for our clients unencumbered interest.
Armitage Arms Public House For Sale, Huddersfield
Thursday, June 23, 2011
People over 65 should drink less
Recommended safe limits for drinking alcohol by older people should be drastically cut, according to a reported by the BBC.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists says people over 65 should drink a maximum of only 1.5 units of alcohol a day.
That is the equivalent of just over about half a pint of beer or a small glass of wine.
The report says older drinkers are less able to process alcohol and the drink might also interact with medication they may be taking for other ailments.
It warns current advice - 14 units of alcohol for women and 21 for men each week - is based on work with young adults.
A group of experts from the Royal College of Psychiatrists says there is a growing problem with substance abuse among older people, who they describe as society's "invisible addicts".
The report says a third those who experience problems with alcohol abuse do so later on in life, often as a result of big changes like retirement, bereavement or feelings of boredom, loneliness and depression.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists says people over 65 should drink a maximum of only 1.5 units of alcohol a day.
That is the equivalent of just over about half a pint of beer or a small glass of wine.
The report says older drinkers are less able to process alcohol and the drink might also interact with medication they may be taking for other ailments.
It warns current advice - 14 units of alcohol for women and 21 for men each week - is based on work with young adults.
A group of experts from the Royal College of Psychiatrists says there is a growing problem with substance abuse among older people, who they describe as society's "invisible addicts".
The report says a third those who experience problems with alcohol abuse do so later on in life, often as a result of big changes like retirement, bereavement or feelings of boredom, loneliness and depression.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Fuller, Smith & Turner Question Capital Pub Rejection
Brewer and pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner has responded to the rejection of their offer of 220p per share by Capital Pub's shareholders.
Fuller’s questioned the group’s growth strategy in the statement. “It has taken Capital over 10 years to grow its estate to 34 pubs and Fuller’s believes that the strategy to grow the estate by a further 11 to 16 pubs (which represents a 32 to 47% increase in the estate) over the next two years has considerable risks associated with its execution which could dilute the overall quality and attractiveness of the estate and which could have a negative impact on valuation over time.”
"Fuller's believes that the announcement yesterday of the acquisition of The Priory, a smaller leasehold site, reaffirms its concerns that in seeking to acquire sites quickly, Capital risks compromising the overall quality of its estate and diluting the freehold/leasehold mix."
Fuller’s questioned the group’s growth strategy in the statement. “It has taken Capital over 10 years to grow its estate to 34 pubs and Fuller’s believes that the strategy to grow the estate by a further 11 to 16 pubs (which represents a 32 to 47% increase in the estate) over the next two years has considerable risks associated with its execution which could dilute the overall quality and attractiveness of the estate and which could have a negative impact on valuation over time.”
"Fuller's believes that the announcement yesterday of the acquisition of The Priory, a smaller leasehold site, reaffirms its concerns that in seeking to acquire sites quickly, Capital risks compromising the overall quality of its estate and diluting the freehold/leasehold mix."
Sunday, June 19, 2011
UK Pubs and Restaurants Report Post-Bank Holiday Slump
Spending on eating and drinking out-of-home flattened out in May, with a slight 0.3% decline in like-for-like sales - in contrast to a 3.8% uplift in the holiday month of April, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data. But the sector still outperformed retail sales.
Figures from the Tracker, which monitors sales performance across 22 major pub and restaurant operators, also showed total sales growth slowing among the sample – up just 1.7% on the same month last year, compared with a 6.2% increase in April. Month on month May was down -6.1% on April.
However, eating and drinking-out still held up better than retail. According to the British Retail Consortium / KPMG Retail Sales Monitor UK retail sales were 2.1% lower on a like-for-like basis in May, with total sales down 0.3%.
“Poorer weather after the hot spell and what looks like a post-Easter and Royal Wedding hangover among consumers will have played their part,” said Peter Martin of Peach Factory, the market consultancy which produces the sector Tracker in partnership with KPMG, UBS and the Coffer Group. “Nevertheless, the negative dip is disappointing as it marks the first month this year which as seen a fall in eating and drinking out sales, albeit a marginal one.”
“The good news is that if eating and drinking out are a better barometer of consumer confidence than retail, then the country is perhaps in better spirits than many think. Despite reports to the contrary, people are still going out,” he added.
Figures from the Tracker, which monitors sales performance across 22 major pub and restaurant operators, also showed total sales growth slowing among the sample – up just 1.7% on the same month last year, compared with a 6.2% increase in April. Month on month May was down -6.1% on April.
However, eating and drinking-out still held up better than retail. According to the British Retail Consortium / KPMG Retail Sales Monitor UK retail sales were 2.1% lower on a like-for-like basis in May, with total sales down 0.3%.
“Poorer weather after the hot spell and what looks like a post-Easter and Royal Wedding hangover among consumers will have played their part,” said Peter Martin of Peach Factory, the market consultancy which produces the sector Tracker in partnership with KPMG, UBS and the Coffer Group. “Nevertheless, the negative dip is disappointing as it marks the first month this year which as seen a fall in eating and drinking out sales, albeit a marginal one.”
“The good news is that if eating and drinking out are a better barometer of consumer confidence than retail, then the country is perhaps in better spirits than many think. Despite reports to the contrary, people are still going out,” he added.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Stoke on Trent Commercial Property for Sale
Staffordshire Property for Sale
New Hall Street
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1
Gross Site Area: 7459 sq/ft*
£ 400,000 Freehold
Part single storey and part three storey commercial building sitting on a gross site of over 7,400 sq.ft.
The property is superbly situated in Hanley town Centre opposite a Tesco store and within immediate proximity of the Potteries Shopping Centre.
There is enormous potential for redevelopment with planning consent already in place for over 9,500 sq.ft of retail and 27 flats (13 x 1-beds, 13 x 2-beds and 1 x 3-bed).
There are also other angles with the site which might also include a 70-90 bed hotel.
Site assembly may also be possible with the site forming a strategic piece of the pie in a larger local regeneration project.
Please let us know should you have any queries or wish to arrange a viewing.
Commercial Property for Sale
Friday, June 17, 2011
Leeds Tetley's Brewery Closure-170 Jobs Lost
Tetley's brewery has finally closed after almost 200 years as a landmark on the southern approaches of Leeds.
The closure of the brewery that has been on the same site since 1822 means the loss of 170 jobs.
Although various campaigns criticised the closure, announced in 2008, they have had no impact on the decision.
Local beer writer Barrie Pepper said: "I'm shattered. It's been an integral part of the city playing its part in civic life in so many ways."
Parent company Carlsberg announced the closure in in 2008.
It claimed the beer market faced the "perfect storm of falling consumption, increasing costs and rising tax".
Tetley's is one of Leeds' oldest companies and the city has a long history of brewing.
At the time of World War I there were about 20 breweries in Leeds.
The closure of the brewery that has been on the same site since 1822 means the loss of 170 jobs.
Although various campaigns criticised the closure, announced in 2008, they have had no impact on the decision.
Local beer writer Barrie Pepper said: "I'm shattered. It's been an integral part of the city playing its part in civic life in so many ways."
Parent company Carlsberg announced the closure in in 2008.
It claimed the beer market faced the "perfect storm of falling consumption, increasing costs and rising tax".
Tetley's is one of Leeds' oldest companies and the city has a long history of brewing.
At the time of World War I there were about 20 breweries in Leeds.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
UK Pub Sales News: Travelodge to target former pubs for sale
Budget hotel chain Travelodge will be seeking former pubs for sale in order to expand its operations by 100 new small hotels.
The company unveiled plans to develop Metro accommodation, which would see smaller sites containing between 20 and 40 rooms each being launched in prime locations.
Office space in London is one area Travelodge is looking to develop into hotels, along with old pubs, derelict cinemas and theatres, disused business parks and retail outlets.
Guy Parsons, chief executive of the chain, commented that a pilot scheme in Edinburgh showed how successful the Metro model could be.
"Downsizing our hotel building requirements will open hundreds of development opportunities for us. This will enable us to expand quickly and meet the growing demands from consumers who want low cost and good quality accommodation in prime locations," he added.
Meanwhile, Travelodge has also announced plans to link up with pub companies, including Greene King, Mitchells & Butlers and JD Wetherspoon, as part of a £100 million expansion project.
UK Pub Sales News
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Welsh Pubco Puts Seven Pubs on Market
Welsh pub operator SA Brain & Co Ltd has put seven pubs from its portfolio onto the market.
The brewer and pub operator has already disposed of eight of its tenanted pubs between 2009 and 2010, and is now marketing the freeholds of seven more, according to the Morning Advertiser.
Amongst the closed pubs up for sale include the Cardiff Arms in Splott, which has a price tag of £255,000; the Mitre Inn in Canton, with a price tag of £195,000; the Talbot in Pwll, Llanelli, Dyfed - £150,000 - and the White Horse in Llanelli, Dyfed - £165,000.
The other SA Brain pubs currently being marketed for sale by commercial letting agents Sidney Phillips include Bar Charlie in Haverfordwest, Dyfed - for £115,000; the Mardy Hotel in Gorseinon, West Glamorgan - £255,000 - and the Sawyers Arms in Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan, on the market for £165,000.
Chief executive of SA Brain, Scott Waddington, had previously said that the company was 'cautious' about 2011 trading prospects, and that it would 'continue to focus on controlling costs within the business.'
The pub operator's profit after tax fell from £6.4 million in 2009 to just £1.5 million last year, but this was partly due to the sale of its free-trade division to Heineken in 2009, which pushed up profits.
The brewer and pub operator has already disposed of eight of its tenanted pubs between 2009 and 2010, and is now marketing the freeholds of seven more, according to the Morning Advertiser.
Amongst the closed pubs up for sale include the Cardiff Arms in Splott, which has a price tag of £255,000; the Mitre Inn in Canton, with a price tag of £195,000; the Talbot in Pwll, Llanelli, Dyfed - £150,000 - and the White Horse in Llanelli, Dyfed - £165,000.
The other SA Brain pubs currently being marketed for sale by commercial letting agents Sidney Phillips include Bar Charlie in Haverfordwest, Dyfed - for £115,000; the Mardy Hotel in Gorseinon, West Glamorgan - £255,000 - and the Sawyers Arms in Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan, on the market for £165,000.
Chief executive of SA Brain, Scott Waddington, had previously said that the company was 'cautious' about 2011 trading prospects, and that it would 'continue to focus on controlling costs within the business.'
The pub operator's profit after tax fell from £6.4 million in 2009 to just £1.5 million last year, but this was partly due to the sale of its free-trade division to Heineken in 2009, which pushed up profits.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Licensed property news: Localism Bill 'could affect pub sales'
People thinking of buying a pub might be interested to hear that the government's Localism Bill could affect the way purchases are made.
The British Beer & Pub Association has called for changes to be made to the community right to buy proposals under the legislation, as in their current form the organisation fears pub sales could be hindered.
Martin Rawlings, director of pub and leisure at the association, commented: "We want to see as many pubs stay open as possible - and community right to buy definitely has a role to play in keeping community pubs open. But many pubs are successfully bought and sold every day, and thrive under their new ownership."
He said the organisation would like to see the transfer of ownership process remain free of costly delays but retain the benefits and safeguards of the community right to buy proposals.
Meanwhile, director of strategies at the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers Kate Nicholls told the Morning Advertiser that her organisation has raised concerns about assignment of leases.
Licensed Property News
The British Beer & Pub Association has called for changes to be made to the community right to buy proposals under the legislation, as in their current form the organisation fears pub sales could be hindered.
Martin Rawlings, director of pub and leisure at the association, commented: "We want to see as many pubs stay open as possible - and community right to buy definitely has a role to play in keeping community pubs open. But many pubs are successfully bought and sold every day, and thrive under their new ownership."
He said the organisation would like to see the transfer of ownership process remain free of costly delays but retain the benefits and safeguards of the community right to buy proposals.
Meanwhile, director of strategies at the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers Kate Nicholls told the Morning Advertiser that her organisation has raised concerns about assignment of leases.
Licensed Property News
Monday, June 13, 2011
Primrose Hill Pub Fights Mitchells ans Butler Take Over
The Morning Advertiser reports that a number of celebrities have thrown their weight behind the licensees of a popular Primrose Hill pub, after Mitchells & Butlers announced it would be taking back the premises as a managed house.
The Engineer was taken over in 1994 by Tamsin Olivier and Abigail Osborne, who invested £70,000 to refurbish the premises and transform it into a popular London gastropub. The pub is now taking in excess of £30,000 a week, up from £2,000 a week when the licensees took over.
However, the future of the pub has now been thrown into doubt as landlord Mitchells & Butlers served notice with intent to take occupation and possession in October, at the end of the lease.
Comedian and Engineer regular Harry Enfield has joined forces with local businesswoman Jane Robbins, along with other locals and celebrities including comedians Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong, to launch the campaign ‘Engineered Out’.
Robbins told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser: “Primrose Hill is about free-thinking individual businesses and we managed to keep Starbucks out, so hopefully we can do the same to Mitchells & Butlers.”
The Engineer was taken over in 1994 by Tamsin Olivier and Abigail Osborne, who invested £70,000 to refurbish the premises and transform it into a popular London gastropub. The pub is now taking in excess of £30,000 a week, up from £2,000 a week when the licensees took over.
However, the future of the pub has now been thrown into doubt as landlord Mitchells & Butlers served notice with intent to take occupation and possession in October, at the end of the lease.
Comedian and Engineer regular Harry Enfield has joined forces with local businesswoman Jane Robbins, along with other locals and celebrities including comedians Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong, to launch the campaign ‘Engineered Out’.
Robbins told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser: “Primrose Hill is about free-thinking individual businesses and we managed to keep Starbucks out, so hopefully we can do the same to Mitchells & Butlers.”
Saturday, June 11, 2011
JD Wetherspoon Opens New Pubs in Dorset
New pub jobs are to be created in Dorset after JD Wetherspoon was granted permission to open a new venue in Wimborne, reports Caterer.com
The pub chain applied to East Dorset District Council to open a pub on the site of the former Old Conservative Club in West Borough and was given the nod by district planners, the Bournemouth Echo reports.
In addition, the chain's proposals for closing times - 00:30 BST from Sunday to Wednesday and 01:30 from Thursday to Saturday - were also given the green light.
The pub will be allowed to serve late-night refreshments and alcohol until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and 01:00 from Thursday to Saturday, the newspaper noted.
It comes after plans to build a new venue in the Dorset seaside town of Weymouth were approved, which could create many hotel jobs in the area.
The multi-million pound proposals for the site on Mercery Road include a hotel, an office building, supermarket, petrol station and car park, View Online reports.
The pub chain applied to East Dorset District Council to open a pub on the site of the former Old Conservative Club in West Borough and was given the nod by district planners, the Bournemouth Echo reports.
In addition, the chain's proposals for closing times - 00:30 BST from Sunday to Wednesday and 01:30 from Thursday to Saturday - were also given the green light.
The pub will be allowed to serve late-night refreshments and alcohol until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and 01:00 from Thursday to Saturday, the newspaper noted.
It comes after plans to build a new venue in the Dorset seaside town of Weymouth were approved, which could create many hotel jobs in the area.
The multi-million pound proposals for the site on Mercery Road include a hotel, an office building, supermarket, petrol station and car park, View Online reports.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Chesterfield Pub for Sale
Derbyshire Pub for Sale
Local Heroes (Yellow Lion)
Saltergate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40
Ground floor footplate: 1795 sq/ft*
£ 200,000 + VAT
Freehold
Public house for sale with full vacant possession. A small part of the property is Grade II listed.
Unconditional offers are invited for our clients unencumbered interest.
The property represents excellent value for continued licensed use / owner occupation. There is also enormous potential for redevelopment (residential / commercial / mixed use) subject to gaining the appropriate Local Authority consents.
Local Heroes Pub for Sale, Chesterfield
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Pub Owners and Workers Beware; Protecting Your Business from Anti-Social Media
Employers may be aware of a recent case in which an Employment Tribunal found that JD Wetherspoons plc had fairly dismissed a pub manager for gross misconduct when she made damaging comments about customers on Facebook. Ms Preece was subjected to abusive behaviour by the customers, whom she asked to leave.
She was then subjected to 3 abusive phonecalls, apparently from the customers' daughter, using very insulting language. Having dealt with these situations professionally, Ms Preece began to complain and swear about the customers by name on Facebook while she was working, although she did not mention the name of her employers or the pub.
In an age where many younger (and indeed not so young) employees stay in constant contact with friends through social media, what can or should employers be doing to avoid damage to reputation and disciplinary issues concerning ill-chosen online quips?
Lexology
She was then subjected to 3 abusive phonecalls, apparently from the customers' daughter, using very insulting language. Having dealt with these situations professionally, Ms Preece began to complain and swear about the customers by name on Facebook while she was working, although she did not mention the name of her employers or the pub.
In an age where many younger (and indeed not so young) employees stay in constant contact with friends through social media, what can or should employers be doing to avoid damage to reputation and disciplinary issues concerning ill-chosen online quips?
Lexology
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Gloucester Pub for Sale
Gloucestershire Pub for Sale
Coach & Horses
St. Catherine Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1
Gross Site Area: 8669 sq/ft*
£ 270,000
Freehold
Public house/development land for sale subject to an occupational tenancy until Sept 2012 @ a current rent of £8,505 pa.
Approx ground floor area: 3,214 sq ft* (pub only)
The property is located on the edge of the city centre close to Gloucester's Kingsholm Rugby ground and is in a mixed residential and commercial area, close to several business parks. There is a gated entrance to staff parking and trade garden at the rear.
It is a 2 storey end-of-terrace building and is a Grade II listed former coaching inn with white washed rendered elevations and also has later extensions which are brick built and used currently for storage.
The bar area is divided into three sections and is of open plan style. The accommodation comprises of a 1 bedroom self-contained flat and a 4 bedroom first floor flat.
Coach and Horses Pub for Sale, Gloucester
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Oxford Pub Reopens
Five pubs may be closing in the UK every day, but two pubs in Jericho are hoping to buck the trend this year.
The Old Bookbinders Arms in Victor Street, judged Oxford’s best pub by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) three years ago, closed its doors in Jericho on Friday. But just down the road, a couple from London are looking forward to opening their doors to the public next Monday.
The Harcourt Arms in Cranham Terrace closed last week when previous owner John Jackson retired due to ill health.
Now Paula Finch, 34, and Xavier Bouhayed, 36, are hoping to revive its fortunes, while drinkers are returning to the former Radcliffe Arms, now the Rickety Press.
Miss Finch said: “We have been looking for a pub to run for over a year and we fell in love with this area. We think the pub has got massive potential.
“The old boozer is perhaps not a profitable business anymore, but the model of pub coming out of London, like the gastro-pub, are.”
Jericho once boasted 24 pubs, but the only remaining ones are the Harcourt Arms and The Rickety Press, the Jericho Tavern in Walton Street, Jude the Obscure in Walton Street and the Victoria Arms in Walton Street.
The Old Bookbinders Arms in Victor Street, judged Oxford’s best pub by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) three years ago, closed its doors in Jericho on Friday. But just down the road, a couple from London are looking forward to opening their doors to the public next Monday.
The Harcourt Arms in Cranham Terrace closed last week when previous owner John Jackson retired due to ill health.
Now Paula Finch, 34, and Xavier Bouhayed, 36, are hoping to revive its fortunes, while drinkers are returning to the former Radcliffe Arms, now the Rickety Press.
Miss Finch said: “We have been looking for a pub to run for over a year and we fell in love with this area. We think the pub has got massive potential.
“The old boozer is perhaps not a profitable business anymore, but the model of pub coming out of London, like the gastro-pub, are.”
Jericho once boasted 24 pubs, but the only remaining ones are the Harcourt Arms and The Rickety Press, the Jericho Tavern in Walton Street, Jude the Obscure in Walton Street and the Victoria Arms in Walton Street.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Stoke On Trent Pub for Sale
Staffordshire Pub for Sale, Stoke On Trent
Jester
Biddulph Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6
Gross Site Area: 24903 sq/ft*
£ 325,000 + VAT
Freehold
Jester Pub for Sale, Stoke On Trent
Sunday, June 05, 2011
London Olympic Planning Night-Time only Deliveries
The Morning Advertiser Reports that concern has been raised as Transport for London (TfL) unveiled plans to bring in night-time deliveries as a “key” part of its strategy to deal with the demand on the transport network during the 2012 event.
British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds demanded that TfL and London boroughs move quickly to make decisions to allow the trade to plan. She said: “This is a big logistical challenge, with hundreds of central London pubs, and many more around the other Olympic venues, directly affected.
“Night-time deliveries will have a big impact on all the pubs affected, with staff needed on site at night to receive goods. Though beer delivery is the biggest challenge, this isn’t just about beer, as pubs receive a wide range of supplies.
“Transport for London and the boroughs need to move things forward quickly, so brewers, distributors and pubs can work together to overcome the bottlenecks.”
British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds demanded that TfL and London boroughs move quickly to make decisions to allow the trade to plan. She said: “This is a big logistical challenge, with hundreds of central London pubs, and many more around the other Olympic venues, directly affected.
“Night-time deliveries will have a big impact on all the pubs affected, with staff needed on site at night to receive goods. Though beer delivery is the biggest challenge, this isn’t just about beer, as pubs receive a wide range of supplies.
“Transport for London and the boroughs need to move things forward quickly, so brewers, distributors and pubs can work together to overcome the bottlenecks.”
Friday, June 03, 2011
London's South Bank Pubs And Restaurants Given £4 Million Boost
London’s South Bank will undergo a £4m makeover to make it more easily accessible to visitors in time for the Olympics, with the works due to benefit the area’s restaurants, cafes and bars.
Accessibility will be improved accross a two-mile stretch of the Thames riverside
The development work is part of a larger project by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to improve access to some of London’s key attractions, particularly for those who have special accessibility needs.
The £220m Great Outdoors programme aims to improve over 50 of the capital’s public spaces in time for the Olympic Games next year. The measures include redesigned streets, which can be shared by both pedestrians and vehicles, reclaimed derelict green spaces and underused waterways.
Conducted in conjunction with local councils, businesses and residents’ groups, the development work aims to promote use of London’s attractions as well as its restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
Accessibility will be improved accross a two-mile stretch of the Thames riverside
The development work is part of a larger project by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to improve access to some of London’s key attractions, particularly for those who have special accessibility needs.
The £220m Great Outdoors programme aims to improve over 50 of the capital’s public spaces in time for the Olympic Games next year. The measures include redesigned streets, which can be shared by both pedestrians and vehicles, reclaimed derelict green spaces and underused waterways.
Conducted in conjunction with local councils, businesses and residents’ groups, the development work aims to promote use of London’s attractions as well as its restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
CAMRA National Raffle to Save the Great British Pub
The launch of the raffle comes at a time when 1,300 pubs shut their doors in 2010, causing the loss of more than 13,000 jobs.
The deadline for entering the raffle is Monday September 19th, with the draw taking place a week after on September 26th.
Members and non members who would like to donate to CAMRA's pub campaigning funds directly can also visit CAMRA Donate.
Colin Valentine, CAMRA national chairman, said: "CAMRA has campaigned tirelessly for 40 years to save valued community pubs from closure, and without the dedicated efforts of our members, we feel the issue of pub closures would be even more severe.
"In the face of chronic under investment, problems with UK planning laws, eye watering beer taxation levels, and continued issues with the way large pub companies are operated, we currently experience uncertain times in the pub industry.
"With the launch of this Raffle today, CAMRA is seeking to raise much needed campaigning funds in order to help continue to safeguard the future of community pubs and champion them as invaluable local amenities.
"All proceeds will go towards helping us to act locally through campaigns such as Local Pubs Week, which encourage more people to visit the pub, as well as helping us hammer home the pub closure message to central Government when we lobby politicians."
The deadline for entering the raffle is Monday September 19th, with the draw taking place a week after on September 26th.
Members and non members who would like to donate to CAMRA's pub campaigning funds directly can also visit CAMRA Donate.
Colin Valentine, CAMRA national chairman, said: "CAMRA has campaigned tirelessly for 40 years to save valued community pubs from closure, and without the dedicated efforts of our members, we feel the issue of pub closures would be even more severe.
"In the face of chronic under investment, problems with UK planning laws, eye watering beer taxation levels, and continued issues with the way large pub companies are operated, we currently experience uncertain times in the pub industry.
"With the launch of this Raffle today, CAMRA is seeking to raise much needed campaigning funds in order to help continue to safeguard the future of community pubs and champion them as invaluable local amenities.
"All proceeds will go towards helping us to act locally through campaigns such as Local Pubs Week, which encourage more people to visit the pub, as well as helping us hammer home the pub closure message to central Government when we lobby politicians."
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Campaign for the Amendment of the Smoking Ban
The smoking ban has had a devastating impact on community pubs throughout Britain, according to campaigners who claim Scotland has lost 7.1% of its pub estate (467 pubs), Wales 7.3% (274), and England 7.6% (4,148).
That's according to the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign, which has been set up by MPs from the three main political parties in an effort to change the smoking ban.
Greg Knight, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire, Roger Godsiff, Labour MP for Birmingham Hall Green, and John Hemming, Liberal Democrat MP for Birmingham Yardley, will host a reception for the Save Our Pubs &
Clubs campaign at the House of Commons on June 29.
The event, which marks the fourth anniversary of the smoking ban in England, will kick start the organisers' plans to lobby MPs for a review of the ban and an amendment to the legislation.
Knight said: "This is a unique opportunity for people to show how strongly they feel on this important issue. A modest change in the law, not a repeal of the smoking ban, is all we seek."
Simon Clark, director of the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign, added: "Looking at the dramatic increase in pub closures since the introduction of smoking bans in Scotland, Wales and England, it is clear that the ban has been a big factor in the closure of many pubs and clubs throughout Britain.
"The government must review the ban and consider a change in the law that would allow separate smoking rooms in pubs and clubs."
That's according to the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign, which has been set up by MPs from the three main political parties in an effort to change the smoking ban.
Greg Knight, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire, Roger Godsiff, Labour MP for Birmingham Hall Green, and John Hemming, Liberal Democrat MP for Birmingham Yardley, will host a reception for the Save Our Pubs &
Clubs campaign at the House of Commons on June 29.
The event, which marks the fourth anniversary of the smoking ban in England, will kick start the organisers' plans to lobby MPs for a review of the ban and an amendment to the legislation.
Knight said: "This is a unique opportunity for people to show how strongly they feel on this important issue. A modest change in the law, not a repeal of the smoking ban, is all we seek."
Simon Clark, director of the Save Our Pubs & Clubs campaign, added: "Looking at the dramatic increase in pub closures since the introduction of smoking bans in Scotland, Wales and England, it is clear that the ban has been a big factor in the closure of many pubs and clubs throughout Britain.
"The government must review the ban and consider a change in the law that would allow separate smoking rooms in pubs and clubs."
Friday, May 27, 2011
Leasehold Pub for Sale, Denton, Manchester
Denton Pub for Sale, Manchester
Broomhouse
Hyde Road
Denton
Manchester
M34
£ 225,000 + VAT Leasehold
Broomhouse Pub for Sale,Manchester
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Fuller, Smith & Turner Unveils 118-year Old Beer
London’s brewer Fuller’s has once again delved into its rich history of brewing in the capital to produce a second beer in the Past Masters range of historic ales.
Past Masters Double Stout has been brewed by Fuller’s master brewers to a recipe found in the brewbook from August 4, 1893 – just a year after the now world-famous Griffin Brewery name was first trademarked and when Fuller, Smith & Turner was a mere 48 years old.
As with the first Past Masters beer, XX Strong Ale, the Double Stout recipe contains a revived malt variety, Plumage Archer, which had disappeared from brewers books for many years. Fuller’s brewers have worked closely with their maltsters, Simpsons, to recreate the ingredients used by their forefathers as closely as possible.
Fuller’s Head Brewer, John Keeling, said of his new, old beer; “Past Masters Double Stout is a rich, dark brown creamy ale, which balances a rich, fruity aroma with smoky, bittersweet chocolate notes.
“It is 7.4% ABV and, like the XX Strong Ale we made last year, will change character over time – quite how much in another 118 years we’re not sure!
Past Masters Double Stout has been brewed by Fuller’s master brewers to a recipe found in the brewbook from August 4, 1893 – just a year after the now world-famous Griffin Brewery name was first trademarked and when Fuller, Smith & Turner was a mere 48 years old.
As with the first Past Masters beer, XX Strong Ale, the Double Stout recipe contains a revived malt variety, Plumage Archer, which had disappeared from brewers books for many years. Fuller’s brewers have worked closely with their maltsters, Simpsons, to recreate the ingredients used by their forefathers as closely as possible.
Fuller’s Head Brewer, John Keeling, said of his new, old beer; “Past Masters Double Stout is a rich, dark brown creamy ale, which balances a rich, fruity aroma with smoky, bittersweet chocolate notes.
“It is 7.4% ABV and, like the XX Strong Ale we made last year, will change character over time – quite how much in another 118 years we’re not sure!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Pubco News; M & B Report Food Sales Overtaking Beer Sales
Pubs and restaurants group Mitchells & Butlers said food sales have overtaken drink for the first time on the back of a strong performance at Harvester and the disposal of 333 pubs which were focused on drink.
But the group warned that soaring food and energy prices will squeeze the business into next year.
M&B, which also owns the All Bar One, Toby Carvery and the Sizzling Pub Co chains, said rising inflation and the uncertainty around household spending in the UK will both pose a challenge
But the group warned that soaring food and energy prices will squeeze the business into next year.
M&B, which also owns the All Bar One, Toby Carvery and the Sizzling Pub Co chains, said rising inflation and the uncertainty around household spending in the UK will both pose a challenge
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Ellesmere Port Leasehold Pub for Sale
Cheshire Pub for Sale, Ellesmere Port
Wing Half
Alnwick Drive
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65
Gross Site Area: 13935 sq/ft*
£ 100,000 + VAT
Leasehold
Lease length: Short Leasehold 99 years from 1972 at a current rent of £4,750
Wing Half Pub for Sale, Ellesmere Port
Monday, May 23, 2011
April Pub and Restaurant Sales Up, but Analysts Urge Caution
Holiday fever helped to boost spending on eating and drinking out-of-home in April, with like-for-likes sales figures overall up 3.8% for the month. Figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker also showed total sales, which include the impact of new openings, ahead by 6.2% on the same month last year.
However, the headline figures hide a more complex picture of consumer spending. “While the school holidays had a positive effect, Easter 2011 wasn’t as good as Easter 2010 and while the hot weather helped pubs in particular, it also brought out more home barbecues as a counter-attraction,” said Peter Martin of Peach Factory, which produces the Tracker, which monitors sales performance across 21 major pub and restaurant operators, in partnership with KPMG, UBS and the Coffer Group.
“The extra holiday for the Royal Wedding, Easter being later, how school holidays fell and the sunny weather all played a role, but not always as might have been expected,” said Martin.
“The challenge for pubs and restaurants has been to convince people to go out rather than stay at home and watch the Royal Wedding on their own TV, for example, or enjoy the sun around their own or friends’ barbecues. So to grow sales over the month is good news, with the run up to the Easter weekend particularly strong,” he added.
“Hot weather, as we had this year, generally tends to favour pubs, especially those with outside areas, rather than restaurants. Last year, it rained over Easter and many people went shopping especially to malls, and to inside entertainment like the cinema, benefiting restaurants in those locations. Good weather can be a double-edged sword.”
However, the headline figures hide a more complex picture of consumer spending. “While the school holidays had a positive effect, Easter 2011 wasn’t as good as Easter 2010 and while the hot weather helped pubs in particular, it also brought out more home barbecues as a counter-attraction,” said Peter Martin of Peach Factory, which produces the Tracker, which monitors sales performance across 21 major pub and restaurant operators, in partnership with KPMG, UBS and the Coffer Group.
“The extra holiday for the Royal Wedding, Easter being later, how school holidays fell and the sunny weather all played a role, but not always as might have been expected,” said Martin.
“The challenge for pubs and restaurants has been to convince people to go out rather than stay at home and watch the Royal Wedding on their own TV, for example, or enjoy the sun around their own or friends’ barbecues. So to grow sales over the month is good news, with the run up to the Easter weekend particularly strong,” he added.
“Hot weather, as we had this year, generally tends to favour pubs, especially those with outside areas, rather than restaurants. Last year, it rained over Easter and many people went shopping especially to malls, and to inside entertainment like the cinema, benefiting restaurants in those locations. Good weather can be a double-edged sword.”
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Barnsley Pub for Sale, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Pub for Sale, Barnsley
Flying Dutchman
Cemetery Road
Jump, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S74
Gross Site Area: 5764 sq/ft*
£ 130,000 + VAT
Flying Dutchman Pub for Sale Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Wigan Hotel For Sale, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Pub for Sale, Wigan
Bryn Hall Hotel
Bolton Road
Bamfurlong, Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN2
Gross Site Area: 13289 sq/ft*
£ 325,000 + VAT
Bryn Hall Hotel For Sale, Wigan
Friday, May 20, 2011
Manchester Hotel For Sale
Leasehold Hotel For Sale, Greater Manchester
Eagle Hotel
Greenbrow Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M23
Gross Site Area: 15816 sq/ft*
£ 150,000 + VAT
Leasehold
Lease length: Short leasehold expires 2059 @ £120 pa
Eagle Hotel For Sale Manchester
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Liverpool Pub for Sale, Merseyside
Merseyside pub for Sale
Lobster
Moss Way
Liverpool
Merseyside
L11
Gross Site Area: 19455 sq/ft*
£ 200,000 + VAT
Lobster Leasehold Pub for Sale, Liverpool
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Preston Pub for Sale, Ashton-on-Ribble
Freehold Pub for Sale, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston
Fylde Tavern
Fylde Road
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston
Lancashire
PR2
Ground floor footplate: 2898 sq/ft*
£ 225,000 + VAT
Fylde Tavern Pub for Sale, Preston, Lancashire
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Putney Pub Saved from Closure Wins Nomination for Small Music Venue
As part of a new campaign to "Keep Live Music Alive" NME is on the hunt to find BRITAIN'S BEST SMALL VENUE - the grass-roots pubs and clubs that are the beating heart of this country's music scene.
The Half Moon Putney was notified by the NME yesterday that they had been shortlisted for the competition along with 4 other venues in the London category.
Carrie Davies, of The Half Moon said:
"This time last year we were still celebrating the fact that The Half Moon didn't close and to be shortlisted for such an award only a year later is incredible. We are so lucky to have such loyal supporters, from our regular customers to the great bands that play here"
The Half Moon is determined to continue to book live music 7 nights a week and prides itself on booking an eclectic mix of bands and artists from 60s Soul Legends to the next big thing.
To cast your vote Voting closes on 10 June 2011
The Half Moon Putney was notified by the NME yesterday that they had been shortlisted for the competition along with 4 other venues in the London category.
Carrie Davies, of The Half Moon said:
"This time last year we were still celebrating the fact that The Half Moon didn't close and to be shortlisted for such an award only a year later is incredible. We are so lucky to have such loyal supporters, from our regular customers to the great bands that play here"
The Half Moon is determined to continue to book live music 7 nights a week and prides itself on booking an eclectic mix of bands and artists from 60s Soul Legends to the next big thing.
To cast your vote Voting closes on 10 June 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Rochdale Hotel for Sale, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Pub for Sale, Rochdale
St Albans Hotel
Manchester Road
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL11
Ground floor footplate: 1833 sq/ft*
£ 175,000 + VAT
St Albans Freehold Hotel For Sale, Rochdale
Friday, May 13, 2011
Pubs Raise £110 Million for Charity
Pubs in the UK raise £110m a year for charitable causes, BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) chief executive Neil Robertson revealed at the trade body’s annual lunch, reports the morning advertiser.
The total figure for charitable giving equates to £3,000 per pub. Top charities are: Help for Heroes, air ambulances, cancer charities, lifeboat charities and the Royal British Legion.
The figures have emerged from a survey of pubs by CGA Strategy on behalf of PubAid, which collates figures for donations to charity within the sector.
Robertson said: “Pubs do it not for praise — they do it to show their place at the heart of local communities. Congratulations to all who delivered this.
“Even if the economy stays flat, customers will still spend 9% of their disposable income on eating and drinking out.
The total figure for charitable giving equates to £3,000 per pub. Top charities are: Help for Heroes, air ambulances, cancer charities, lifeboat charities and the Royal British Legion.
The figures have emerged from a survey of pubs by CGA Strategy on behalf of PubAid, which collates figures for donations to charity within the sector.
Robertson said: “Pubs do it not for praise — they do it to show their place at the heart of local communities. Congratulations to all who delivered this.
“Even if the economy stays flat, customers will still spend 9% of their disposable income on eating and drinking out.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Whitchurch Hotel for Sale, Shropshire
Shropshire Pub for Sale
Star Hotel
Watergate Street
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13
Ground floor footplate: 1032 sq/ft*
£ 180,000 + VAT Freehold
Star Hotel for Sale, Shropshire
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Community Right to Buy Scheme Shortcomings Exposed
The British Property Federation (BPF) has exposed the shortcomings in the government’s Community Right to Buy Scheme, claiming that it doesn’t provide a complete solution to saving local services such as post offices and pubs.
The scheme seeks to give locals the opportunity to take over the assets that are important to their community. They would then be able to nominate the asset to be listed with the local authority, and could bid for the asset if it was put up for sale.
In reality, however, further details reveal that communities may be able to take over the building but not the service. For example, post offices operate a contractual service, which would not be guaranteed to continue should the community bid for the building.
The BPF’s chief executive, Liz Peace, responded to the government’s proposals by saying “It is misleading of Government to portray the Community Right to Buy scheme as a mechanism for local communities to keep services open.
“If, for example, a local pub faces closure and the community manage to purchase it they would take ownership of the building and not the service. They would have to take on and organise this for themselves.
The BPF also fears for the development and growth of local economies if spurious or unsustainable nominations are made. They suggest that the government should implement a series of safeguards that communities must meet before listing a property with the local authority.
The scheme seeks to give locals the opportunity to take over the assets that are important to their community. They would then be able to nominate the asset to be listed with the local authority, and could bid for the asset if it was put up for sale.
In reality, however, further details reveal that communities may be able to take over the building but not the service. For example, post offices operate a contractual service, which would not be guaranteed to continue should the community bid for the building.
The BPF’s chief executive, Liz Peace, responded to the government’s proposals by saying “It is misleading of Government to portray the Community Right to Buy scheme as a mechanism for local communities to keep services open.
“If, for example, a local pub faces closure and the community manage to purchase it they would take ownership of the building and not the service. They would have to take on and organise this for themselves.
The BPF also fears for the development and growth of local economies if spurious or unsustainable nominations are made. They suggest that the government should implement a series of safeguards that communities must meet before listing a property with the local authority.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Macclesfield Pub for Sale, Cheshire
Cheshire Pub for Sale
Wharf Inn
Brook Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11
Ground floor footplate: 1562 sq/ft*
£ 150,000 + VAT
Leasehold
Lease length: Long Leasehold until 2852 @ £2pa
Wharf Inn Pub for Sale, Macclesfield
Friday, May 06, 2011
Eating Out Costs At All Time High in the UK
The cost of eating out in the UK is now at an all-time high, with the average three-course adult meal costing nearly £19, reports the Mystery Dining Company.
Research from market analyst Horizons shows that meal prices in restaurants, pubs and hotels increased by 7.5 per cent in 2010, pushing up the average price of a dish across all courses to an all-time high of £6.78.
A three-course meal in a pub now costs an average £15.45, up 4.1 per cent, while the price in restaurants has gone up to £20.92, a rise of 2.8 per cent.
Horizons' research also showed that the average price of a three-course adult meal rose to £18.94 in 2010, up from £18.03 in 2009.
Paul Backman, Horizons' services director, said the price hike was driven by rising costs.
"There will also be an element of raising menu prices to pay for the widening use of discounts and money-off vouchers," he explained.
"Operators are trying to maintain their margins by using their buying power to keep cost pressures under control and re-engineering menus to bring average costs down."
A fifth of pub-goers said they would visit the pub last weekends Royal Wedding. A survey of more than 400 consumers by the Mystery Dining Company found that 20 per cent planned to visit to the pub over the weekend.
Research from market analyst Horizons shows that meal prices in restaurants, pubs and hotels increased by 7.5 per cent in 2010, pushing up the average price of a dish across all courses to an all-time high of £6.78.
A three-course meal in a pub now costs an average £15.45, up 4.1 per cent, while the price in restaurants has gone up to £20.92, a rise of 2.8 per cent.
Horizons' research also showed that the average price of a three-course adult meal rose to £18.94 in 2010, up from £18.03 in 2009.
Paul Backman, Horizons' services director, said the price hike was driven by rising costs.
"There will also be an element of raising menu prices to pay for the widening use of discounts and money-off vouchers," he explained.
"Operators are trying to maintain their margins by using their buying power to keep cost pressures under control and re-engineering menus to bring average costs down."
A fifth of pub-goers said they would visit the pub last weekends Royal Wedding. A survey of more than 400 consumers by the Mystery Dining Company found that 20 per cent planned to visit to the pub over the weekend.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Britain’s Best Small Venue
NME is fighting back against the closure of live music pubs and clubs by launching a search for the UK’s best small venue.
The campaign comes after research by UK Music discovered around 50 pubs are closing each week because of the troubled economy and strict licensing laws, which is impacting heavily on the country’s live rock scene.
NME editor Krissi Murison said most successful bands would not have got where they are today without the help of small venues. “They play an extremely important role in nurturing talent, which NME is very proud to support,” Murison added. “It’s in all of the UK music industry’s interest for small venues to prosper.”
To help the fightback, NME is launching its search for Britain’s Best Small Venue. Live music fans will be invited to nominate their favourite small venue (with a capacity of 500 or below) via NME.COM/ smallvenues. Entries will be judged on the quality of the venue itself, as well as the music they have helped to encourage.
Following an initial two-week nomination period, venues chosen by fans and NME itself will be divided by region (South East and London, South West, Midlands and East Anglia, Wales, North, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and put forward to the voting stage on nme.com.
UK Music chief executive, Feargal Sharkey backed the campaign. “Great artists and great bands have always begun in small venues,” he said. “It is vital that the next generation of UK talent have places to learn their craft and play."
The campaign comes after research by UK Music discovered around 50 pubs are closing each week because of the troubled economy and strict licensing laws, which is impacting heavily on the country’s live rock scene.
NME editor Krissi Murison said most successful bands would not have got where they are today without the help of small venues. “They play an extremely important role in nurturing talent, which NME is very proud to support,” Murison added. “It’s in all of the UK music industry’s interest for small venues to prosper.”
To help the fightback, NME is launching its search for Britain’s Best Small Venue. Live music fans will be invited to nominate their favourite small venue (with a capacity of 500 or below) via NME.COM/ smallvenues. Entries will be judged on the quality of the venue itself, as well as the music they have helped to encourage.
Following an initial two-week nomination period, venues chosen by fans and NME itself will be divided by region (South East and London, South West, Midlands and East Anglia, Wales, North, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and put forward to the voting stage on nme.com.
UK Music chief executive, Feargal Sharkey backed the campaign. “Great artists and great bands have always begun in small venues,” he said. “It is vital that the next generation of UK talent have places to learn their craft and play."
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Wetherspoons Reports 'reasonable year'
JD Wetherspoon has this morning reported a 2.4% increase in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to 24 April.
The 787-strong managed pub company, said that total company sales during the period increased by 7.4%.
It said that it expected to produce “a reasonable outcome” in its current financial year. Like-for-like sales for the 39 weeks to 24 April were up by 2.4% and company sales climbed by 7.6% on the previous year.
The company has opened 29 new pubs and closed two pubs since the start of the financial year. A number of sites are under development and, in line with previous estimates, it intends to open approximately 50 pubs in the current financial year
The 787-strong managed pub company, said that total company sales during the period increased by 7.4%.
It said that it expected to produce “a reasonable outcome” in its current financial year. Like-for-like sales for the 39 weeks to 24 April were up by 2.4% and company sales climbed by 7.6% on the previous year.
The company has opened 29 new pubs and closed two pubs since the start of the financial year. A number of sites are under development and, in line with previous estimates, it intends to open approximately 50 pubs in the current financial year
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Cardiff Pub Redeveloped into Flats
An application to turn an old pub into a block of flats has sparked an angry response from a Cardiff community, reports Wales online.
The Cow and Snuffers in Llandaff North was closed last year, and a planning application has been submitted to convert the disused building into seven flats.
The former pub is the latest in a series of city hostelries to face being converted into housing.
But transforming the historic and once thriving establishment into a residential space would not be in keeping with the area’s past, according to the area’s councillors.
Llandaff North councillor Jacqui Hooper said: “Residents are absolutely horrified. It’s a lovely building and it has a lot of history behind it.
“We as councillors are also horrified. There are issues with access and with where they are going to put their bins,” she added.
“The Cow and Snuffers is one of the last buildings in Llandaff North with a lot of history.”
The pub was built in the 19th Century and its unusual name is said to have come as a result of a “silly name” contest.
Formerly known as the Red Cow, the Cow and Snuffers was also reported to have been visited by Benjamin Disraeli, with a bust of the former prime minister installed at the pub.
It is this illustrious past which residents and councillors fear will be lost if planning permission is given to convert the pub into flats.
But the consultants behind the application said the renovation would be a boost to the Llandaff North community and its housing needs.
Gareth Williams, of Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners, said: “The pub was disused, so there is the potential for restoring the building.
“The pub closed down as it was not making money so they looked for an alternative use.
The Cow and Snuffers in Llandaff North was closed last year, and a planning application has been submitted to convert the disused building into seven flats.
The former pub is the latest in a series of city hostelries to face being converted into housing.
But transforming the historic and once thriving establishment into a residential space would not be in keeping with the area’s past, according to the area’s councillors.
Llandaff North councillor Jacqui Hooper said: “Residents are absolutely horrified. It’s a lovely building and it has a lot of history behind it.
“We as councillors are also horrified. There are issues with access and with where they are going to put their bins,” she added.
“The Cow and Snuffers is one of the last buildings in Llandaff North with a lot of history.”
The pub was built in the 19th Century and its unusual name is said to have come as a result of a “silly name” contest.
Formerly known as the Red Cow, the Cow and Snuffers was also reported to have been visited by Benjamin Disraeli, with a bust of the former prime minister installed at the pub.
It is this illustrious past which residents and councillors fear will be lost if planning permission is given to convert the pub into flats.
But the consultants behind the application said the renovation would be a boost to the Llandaff North community and its housing needs.
Gareth Williams, of Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners, said: “The pub was disused, so there is the potential for restoring the building.
“The pub closed down as it was not making money so they looked for an alternative use.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Local Pubs Become Part of Election Campaigns
In the final weekend of campaigning before the 5 May vote, parties continued to highlight key issues, reports the BBC.
Welsh Conservative leader Nick Bourne on the campaign trail
The Welsh Conservatives promoted their plans for community empowerment.
Candidate for South Wales Central, Andrew RT Davies, said: "Welsh Conservatives would give more communities the opportunity to get involved - co-operate - and take control."
Mr Davies was speaking on a visit to a pub, previously owned by the local community, in the Vale of Glamorgan.
"We want them to take over the running of local amenities like village halls, community centres, post offices and pubs."
Welsh Conservative leader Nick Bourne on the campaign trail
The Welsh Conservatives promoted their plans for community empowerment.
Candidate for South Wales Central, Andrew RT Davies, said: "Welsh Conservatives would give more communities the opportunity to get involved - co-operate - and take control."
Mr Davies was speaking on a visit to a pub, previously owned by the local community, in the Vale of Glamorgan.
"We want them to take over the running of local amenities like village halls, community centres, post offices and pubs."
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Bus Scheme to help Village Pubs in Essex
A scheme aimed at halting the decline of rural pubs in north Essex will begin next month. reports BBC News.
A rural pub bus will take people to village pubs in the Colchester district once a month between May and November.
It is the first of its kind in Essex and could be rolled out to other areas if it proves a success.
It will be run by the local branch of CAMRA and the Colchester Community Voluntary Service, with funding from the Rural Community Council of Essex.
Over the summer period the minibus will visit a total of 22 villages which are not easily accessible without a car.
A rural pub bus will take people to village pubs in the Colchester district once a month between May and November.
It is the first of its kind in Essex and could be rolled out to other areas if it proves a success.
It will be run by the local branch of CAMRA and the Colchester Community Voluntary Service, with funding from the Rural Community Council of Essex.
Over the summer period the minibus will visit a total of 22 villages which are not easily accessible without a car.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Enter the Great British Pub Awards 2011
The search is now on for the UK’s top pubs in the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s Great British Pub Awards 2011.There are 16 categories for licensees to enter including two new to this year’s awards, organised by BigHospitality's sister publication — Best Smoking Area and Best Sports Pub.
Other categories include Best Entertainment Pub, Best Gastropub Pub, Best Community Pub and Best Tenanted/Leased Pub.
All finalists will be invited to a glittering awards ceremony in London on Thursday 8 September.
Winning a Great British Pub Award is a great way to boost morale and showcase your achievements.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Greene King Report Sales Growth
British pubs and brewery group Greene King reported accelerating sales growth on Wednesday and said it had benefited from good weather attracting drinkers into its pubs over the last few weeks.
The 212-year-old Suffolk-based firm, which runs nearly 2,500 pubs and restaurants across Britain, said sales at pubs open more than a year had grown by 8.2 percent over the 16 weeks to April 24. For the 51 weeks to April 24, comparable sales were up 4.7 percent.
The 212-year-old Suffolk-based firm, which runs nearly 2,500 pubs and restaurants across Britain, said sales at pubs open more than a year had grown by 8.2 percent over the 16 weeks to April 24. For the 51 weeks to April 24, comparable sales were up 4.7 percent.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Royal Wedding And Easter Weekends to Boost Sales by £1.4 Billion
April's two four-day bank holiday weekends, coupled with glorious weather throughout much of the country, will drive a £1.2 billion spending spree, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has said, reports the Mystery Dining Company.
The 11-day period, which celebrates Easter and the royal wedding, has brought about a rise in people drinking, eating out and shopping, as more than one in five Britons take the entire period off work.
The BBPA said an additional £600 million will be spent in bars with a further £620 million boosting the retail, travel and tourism sectors.
A recent survey conducted by The Mystery Dining Company, completed by more than 400 respondents, revealed that 20 per cent of participants indicated that a visit to the pub over the course of the coming weekend would be more likely than normal.
Indeed, many pubs and restaurants are offering special promotions to attract customers over the royal wedding period - see our recent article here.
At the Cross Keys public house in Nottinghamshire, for example, drinkers will benefit from drinks at 1981 prices – the year of Charles' and Diana's wedding.
After buying their first drink at full price, patrons will then get a royal wedding token giving them their second drink at the price it was in 1981.
Landlord Roy Wood told the Morning Advertiser: "Everyone is doing themed pies and drinks, so I thought of a way of linking it with the year of Diana's wedding."
The 11-day period, which celebrates Easter and the royal wedding, has brought about a rise in people drinking, eating out and shopping, as more than one in five Britons take the entire period off work.
The BBPA said an additional £600 million will be spent in bars with a further £620 million boosting the retail, travel and tourism sectors.
A recent survey conducted by The Mystery Dining Company, completed by more than 400 respondents, revealed that 20 per cent of participants indicated that a visit to the pub over the course of the coming weekend would be more likely than normal.
Indeed, many pubs and restaurants are offering special promotions to attract customers over the royal wedding period - see our recent article here.
At the Cross Keys public house in Nottinghamshire, for example, drinkers will benefit from drinks at 1981 prices – the year of Charles' and Diana's wedding.
After buying their first drink at full price, patrons will then get a royal wedding token giving them their second drink at the price it was in 1981.
Landlord Roy Wood told the Morning Advertiser: "Everyone is doing themed pies and drinks, so I thought of a way of linking it with the year of Diana's wedding."
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Big Society Saving the Local Pub
Community co-operatives are bringing some of Britain's flagging local pubs back from the brink of extinction.
The Independent reported this weekend (Saturday April 9th) that residents of Ennerdale Bridge, in the Lake District, came together to come up with a plan to stop the closure of their local pub, The Fox & Hounds.
It closed at the end of last year, and looked set to join the large number of pubs that are closing in the UK.
Last month, the British Beer and Pub Association said pubs are closing at the rate of 25 per week. This may be slower that the 40 per week that were shutting down in 2009, but there were nearly 1,300 fewer pubs in Britain by the end of 2010.
Not so in Ennerdale Bridge. Villagers met in February to moot the idea of buying the pub outright – having only ten days to get together the cash before the pub's owners spoke to other suitors.
Support gathered quickly – from the 130 people that attended the meeting and said they would pledge cash, a further 50 people joined the co-operative, putting in amounts ranging from £100 to £4,000 each.
The Independent reported this weekend (Saturday April 9th) that residents of Ennerdale Bridge, in the Lake District, came together to come up with a plan to stop the closure of their local pub, The Fox & Hounds.
It closed at the end of last year, and looked set to join the large number of pubs that are closing in the UK.
Last month, the British Beer and Pub Association said pubs are closing at the rate of 25 per week. This may be slower that the 40 per week that were shutting down in 2009, but there were nearly 1,300 fewer pubs in Britain by the end of 2010.
Not so in Ennerdale Bridge. Villagers met in February to moot the idea of buying the pub outright – having only ten days to get together the cash before the pub's owners spoke to other suitors.
Support gathered quickly – from the 130 people that attended the meeting and said they would pledge cash, a further 50 people joined the co-operative, putting in amounts ranging from £100 to £4,000 each.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Dewsbury Pub for Sale, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Pub For Sale
Imperial
Bradford Road
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13
Ground floor footplate: 1531 sq/ft*
£ 110,000 + VAT
Freehold Pub for Sale, Dewsbury
Friday, April 15, 2011
Alfreton Pub for Sale, Derbyshire
Freehold Pub for Sale Derbyshire
Blue Bell
Leamington Drive
South Normanton, Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55
Gross Site Area: 21752 sq/ft*
£ 175,000 + VAT
Located on a prominent corner position in densely populated residential development off the Alfreton Road.2-storey brick building under a pitched tiled roof. There is a beer garden and car park on site with private owner's parking and separate single garage.
Ground floor comprises Lounge and separate bar, games room and cellar. There is 4 bedroom owner's accommodation to the upper parts.
Approx ground floor foot plate: 2,893 sq ft*
The property represents excellent value for continued licensed use / owner occupation. There is also enormous potential for redevelopment (residential / commercial / mixed use) subject to gaining the appropriate Local Authority consents.
Bluebell Pub for Sale Alfreton, Derbyshire
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Suffolk Pub for Sale
Pub and Development Land for Sale, Suffolk
Plough
Mill Road
Lakenheath, Brandon
Suffolk
IP27
Gross Site Area: 12927 sq/ft*
£ 175,000 + VAT Freehold
Public house/development land for sale with full vacant possession. Unconditional offers are invited for our clients unencumbered interest.
Located approximately 5 miles southwest of Brandon and 10 miles west of Thetford. On site there is car park, beer garden and 3 garages.
2-storey, L-shaped detached brick building. Pitched tiled roof with a single-storey extension at rear.
Ground floor comprises Lounge bar and separate public bar.
There is also 5-bedroom owner's accommodation.
Approx ground floor foot plate: 2,880 sq ft*
Plough Pub for Sale, Suffolk
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Punch Taverns Demerger Trading Results
Punch Taverns is expected this week to point to continued robust trading at its managed pubs as support for its controversial plan to demerge the business from the struggling tenanted division.
New chief executive Ian Dyson angered bondholders of the heavily indebted group last month by unveiling plans to split the business in two by the end of the summer, spinning off Spirit, the group's managed pubs business, into a separately-listed company.
Dyson, the former finance director at Marks & Spencer, who took over at the Punch helm last September, also revealed that he wants to sell more than 2,200 sites at Britain's second biggest pubs group, which is struggling under £3.5 billion of debt.
Punch, which announces its interim trading results on Tuesday, revealed in a recent trading update that Spirit's like-for-like sales shot up 8.6 per cent in its second trading quarter.
That compared with a 6 per cent sales fall in the tenanted business.
New chief executive Ian Dyson angered bondholders of the heavily indebted group last month by unveiling plans to split the business in two by the end of the summer, spinning off Spirit, the group's managed pubs business, into a separately-listed company.
Dyson, the former finance director at Marks & Spencer, who took over at the Punch helm last September, also revealed that he wants to sell more than 2,200 sites at Britain's second biggest pubs group, which is struggling under £3.5 billion of debt.
Punch, which announces its interim trading results on Tuesday, revealed in a recent trading update that Spirit's like-for-like sales shot up 8.6 per cent in its second trading quarter.
That compared with a 6 per cent sales fall in the tenanted business.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Freehold Pub for Sale Sheerness, Kent
Pub for Sale, Sheerness
Prince of Waterloo
Minster Road
Minster on Sea, Sheerness
Kent
ME12
Gross Site Area: 7176 sq/ft*
£ 160,000 + VAT
Public house/development land for sale with full vacant possession. Unconditional offers are invited for our clients unencumbered interest.
Located in is an attractive village on the North Kent coast in popular residential area. Location also attracts visitors to the holiday parks at Leysdown on Sea.
Detached 2-storey brick building under a pitched tiled roof. There is an enclosed rear trade garden and
adjacent car park. There is also a detached garage.
Ground floor comprises main lounge bar.
4-bedroom owner's accommodation on the first floor.
Prince of Waterloo Pub for Sale Sheerness, Kent
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Australian Licensing Commission Wont Ban Full Strength Beers
The Licensing Commission won't ban full strength beers in Alice Springs' pubs during lunch hours because it would generate "considerable community resentment."
The Alice Springs Alcohol Reference Panel had been set up because of concerns about the town's 'animal bars.'
Last year the media reported some pubs were allowing patrons to drink heavily from 10am only to push them out at 2pm when bottle shops opened.
In response the panel recommended beer with an alcohol content of more than 3.5 per cent be banned between 11.30am and 2pm for patrons who weren't eating a meal.
The Alice Springs Alcohol Reference Panel had been set up because of concerns about the town's 'animal bars.'
Last year the media reported some pubs were allowing patrons to drink heavily from 10am only to push them out at 2pm when bottle shops opened.
In response the panel recommended beer with an alcohol content of more than 3.5 per cent be banned between 11.30am and 2pm for patrons who weren't eating a meal.
Friday, April 08, 2011
Torquay Pub for Sale, Devon
Devon Pub for Sale, Torquay
Royal Standard
Hele Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2
Ground floor footplate: 2445 sq/ft*
£ 275,000 + VAT
Freehold
Public house/development land for sale with full vacant possession. Unconditional offers are invited for our clients unencumbered interest.
Approx gross site area: 2,610 sq ft*
The property represents excellent value for continued licensed use / owner occupation. There is also enormous potential for redevelopment (residential / commercial / mixed use) subject to gaining the appropriate Local Authority consents.
The existing use class of the property is A4 'Drinking Establishments'. Planning consent is not required to change the current use to A1 (shops), A2 (financial and professional services) or A3 (restaurants and cafes).
Rateable Value: £8,350
Royal Standard Pub for Sale, Devon
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Wigan Pub For Sale, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Pub for Sale, Wigan
Anderton Arms
Ince Green Lane
Ince, Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN2
Gross Site Area: 3304 sq/ft*
£ 150,000
Freehold Pub for Sale Wigan WN2
Monday, April 04, 2011
Clacton-on-Sea Pub for Sale
Eldorado Pub for Sale Clacton-on-Sea
The Eldorado
Broadway
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
CO15
Ground floor footplate: 2830 sq/ft*
£ 395,000
Freehold Pub for Sale, Clacton on Sea
Sunday, April 03, 2011
London Property Agents News
- Landlord and Tenant News: EPCs 'are not seen as a priority'
- London Property to Rent: Tenant demand for rental properties 'will remain strong'
- First Time Property Buyers News: First time buyers 'could access more finance in 2011'
- Landlord and Tenant News: Energy Performance Certificates 'have little influence on homebuyers'
- London Housing Market News: Investors in London 'will see rising prices'
Friday, April 01, 2011
Bristol Pub for Sale, Somerset
Freehold Pub for Sale Bristol
Armoury Tavern
Stapleton Road
Bristol
Somerset
BS5
Ground floor footplate: 920 sq/ft*
£ 225,000 + VAT
Freehold
Armoury Tavern Pub for Sale, Bristol
Thursday, March 31, 2011
London Underground Pubs
UK Pubs For Sale: Freehold Pubs For Sale: London Underground Pubs: "A London entrepreneur is attempting to secure funds to reopen disused underground stations for a variety of businesses including pubs and ba..."
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Pub for Sale
Staffordshire Pub for Sale, Newcastle Under Lyme
Dunkirk Tavern
Dunkirk
Newcastle Under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5
Ground floor footplate: 1733 sq/ft*
£ 225,000 + VAT
Dunkirk Tavern For Sale, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Stoke on Trent Pub for Sale, Staffordshire
Staffordshire Pub for Sale, Stoke on Trent
Nags Head Inn
Harriseahead
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST7
Gross Site Area: 28000 sq/ft*
£ 200,000 + VAT
Freehold
Nags head Inn For Sale, Stoke-on-Trent
Friday, March 25, 2011
Pub Accommodation; Demand Rises for Family Breaks
Iknow-uk has found a huge demand for pub accommodation over the last month, drawing interest from families seeking out alternative places to stay during school holidays.
There has been more than 22,000 visits on its regional sites for pub accommodation within the past month, with Whitby, Exeter and Windermere being amongst the most sought-after locations.
Julian Ross, iknow-uk's managing director said: "With so much travel chaos caused during school holidays last year, it's no surprise that people are looking closer to home for family holidays.
"Pub accommodation provides an easy solution for families, due to the 'homely' style of rooms which are big enough for the entire family, combined with the convenience of dining options and evening entertainment all under one roof.
"Our fantastic selection of pubs look set to see a great year ahead with people from the UK and beyond looking to discover their charm."
There has been more than 22,000 visits on its regional sites for pub accommodation within the past month, with Whitby, Exeter and Windermere being amongst the most sought-after locations.
Julian Ross, iknow-uk's managing director said: "With so much travel chaos caused during school holidays last year, it's no surprise that people are looking closer to home for family holidays.
"Pub accommodation provides an easy solution for families, due to the 'homely' style of rooms which are big enough for the entire family, combined with the convenience of dining options and evening entertainment all under one roof.
"Our fantastic selection of pubs look set to see a great year ahead with people from the UK and beyond looking to discover their charm."
Thursday, March 24, 2011
UK Pub News: Licensed Trade News and Media
Adding your site to this pub and licensed trade directory is completely free as long as it is relevant to pubs and the licensed trade in England, Scotland and Wales.Or you can simply search the pub and licensed trade directory for a business or organisation - find contact details, websites, email addresses and more.
The Directory holds full listings of all pub and licensed trade media websites, and media discussion including radio, television, pub magazines, pub newspapers, pub web sites, pub discussion forums, pub blogs, etc.
The Directory holds full listings of all pub and licensed trade media websites, and media discussion including radio, television, pub magazines, pub newspapers, pub web sites, pub discussion forums, pub blogs, etc.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Bedlington Pub for Sale, Northumberland
Bedlington Freehold Pub for Sale
Sun Inn
Front Street West
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22
Gross Site Area: 3590 sq/ft*
£ 175,000
Sun Inn Pub for Sale, Bedlington, Northumberland
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Punch Taverns Demerger; Share Price up 4%
Punch Taverns is to split its business in two and sell thousands of pubs as part of a major overhaul of the firm, reports the BBC.
Punch, the UK's biggest pubs group, said it would split its managed and leased pub operations to create two new public companies.
The size of the leased business will be halved to about 3,000 pubs.
The managed side will be named Spirit, with some pubs changed to existing brands such as Chef & Brewer, Fayre & Square and Flaming Grill.
Punch Taverns has been struggling with falling profits and rising debt, which hit £3.3bn last year.
Its shares rose 4% following the announcement.
Punch, the UK's biggest pubs group, said it would split its managed and leased pub operations to create two new public companies.
The size of the leased business will be halved to about 3,000 pubs.
The managed side will be named Spirit, with some pubs changed to existing brands such as Chef & Brewer, Fayre & Square and Flaming Grill.
Punch Taverns has been struggling with falling profits and rising debt, which hit £3.3bn last year.
Its shares rose 4% following the announcement.
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