A Crewe pub which was bulldozed in the 80s opened for business again at the weekend – with a celebration spread across five town pubs.Ye Olde Chetwode Arms stood opposite St Paul’s Church on the High Town crossroads but was controversially bulldozed in May 1980 to make way for the West Street extension.
Thirty years on, former regular Steve Willett organised a reunion for customers, staff and their friends and family.Steve said: “It was such a popular pub that people continued talking about it 30 years later and I wanted the younger generation to know what the fuss was all about. I thought the best way forward was to recreate the atmosphere, with music and traditional pub games.”
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Yorkshire Pubs Top UK Tourist Attraction
The Publican reports that the British Beer & Pub Association calls for pubs that bring tourists to the county to step forward
Pubs in Yorkshire are being urged to enter an awards ceremony for top tourist attractions in the area.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is sponsoring the Pub of the Year category in the White Rose Awards, which is looking for the pub that best represents the county.
Lee Le Clercq, the BBPA's regional secretary for the North, said: “There’s no shortage of wonderful pubs in Yorkshire. Whether you’re looking for buzzing city centre venues, relaxing cosy locals, architectural gems, scenic wonders, ghostly apparitions or award-winning menus, God's Own County has them all. But if you don't enter, you can't be a winner.”
Last year the title was won by Ashley and Kelly McCarthy of Ye Old Sun Inn at Colton.
The pair recently celebrated even more success when they were named Publicans of the Year at the Publican Awards.
Pubs in Yorkshire are being urged to enter an awards ceremony for top tourist attractions in the area.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is sponsoring the Pub of the Year category in the White Rose Awards, which is looking for the pub that best represents the county.
Lee Le Clercq, the BBPA's regional secretary for the North, said: “There’s no shortage of wonderful pubs in Yorkshire. Whether you’re looking for buzzing city centre venues, relaxing cosy locals, architectural gems, scenic wonders, ghostly apparitions or award-winning menus, God's Own County has them all. But if you don't enter, you can't be a winner.”
Last year the title was won by Ashley and Kelly McCarthy of Ye Old Sun Inn at Colton.
The pair recently celebrated even more success when they were named Publicans of the Year at the Publican Awards.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Pub Food boosts UK Brewery Profits
British pubs group Greene King Plc said it is confident of meeting its full-year profit forecasts, boosted by strong sales of food, although it remains cautious on the outlook for consumer spending reports Reuters today
Greene King, which has around 2,500 pubs in England and Scotland, said in a trading update on Wednesday that retail like-for-like sales were up 3.6 percent in the 49 weeks to April 11, boosted by strong food sales and a good trading performance at its Hungry Horse and Old English Inns brands.
The firm added that it saw second-half margins being broadly in line with last year and said this year's acquisitions were trading ahead of expectations.
In brewing, the company said it had continued to outperform the market, with own-brewed sales volumes up 3.9 percent.
However, Greene King said it remained cautious for the remainder of 2010 "as election uncertainty, rising taxes, public sector cutbacks and fragile consumer confidence may continue to limit consumer spending".
Greene King, which has around 2,500 pubs in England and Scotland, said in a trading update on Wednesday that retail like-for-like sales were up 3.6 percent in the 49 weeks to April 11, boosted by strong food sales and a good trading performance at its Hungry Horse and Old English Inns brands.
The firm added that it saw second-half margins being broadly in line with last year and said this year's acquisitions were trading ahead of expectations.
In brewing, the company said it had continued to outperform the market, with own-brewed sales volumes up 3.9 percent.
However, Greene King said it remained cautious for the remainder of 2010 "as election uncertainty, rising taxes, public sector cutbacks and fragile consumer confidence may continue to limit consumer spending".
Friday, April 23, 2010
Pub for Sale Bath Somerset
Somerset Pub for Sale
Horseshoe Bath
North Road, Combe Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2
Gross Site Area: 4901 sq/ft*
£ 250,000 + VAT Freehold
Horseshoe Pub for Sale Bath BA2
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Manchester Pub For Sale
Greater Manchester Pub For Sale
Gorton Mount
Mount Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M18
Gross Site Area: 8490 sq/ft*
£ 250,000 + VAT
Leasehold
Lease length: Long Leasehold 999 years from 1924 @ £45 pa
Gorton Mount Pub for Sale Manchester
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Leasehold Pub for Sale Manchester
Greater Manchester Pub For Sale
Green Windmill (Moulin Rouge)
Arndale Centre, Stretford
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M32
£ 0 + VAT
Leasehold
Lease length: Long Leasehold expires 2031 @ £9,000 Pa
Green Windmill Pub for Sale Manchester
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Pubs urged to engage with would-be MPs
BBPA produces action kit for members
A trade body is urging licensees to engage with election candidates prior to May 6 as part of a bid to “challenge misconceptions” and talk-up the industry.
The Publican reports that the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced an “action kit” for its members with ideas on how to make the most of a “crucial opportunity” before the election.
It recommends licensees write to local candidates, local newspapers and organise an election hustings in their own pub.
Brigid Simmonds, BBPA chief executive, said: “The half a million of us working in the industry should use it as an opportunity to champion our cause, highlighting the contribution we make, and also to challenge misconceptions about the trade.
“It is an opportunity we must make the most of in run up to polling day.”
The BBPA also hopes to add to the 320 candidates who have already supported its I’m Backing the Pub campaign.
A trade body is urging licensees to engage with election candidates prior to May 6 as part of a bid to “challenge misconceptions” and talk-up the industry.
The Publican reports that the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced an “action kit” for its members with ideas on how to make the most of a “crucial opportunity” before the election.
It recommends licensees write to local candidates, local newspapers and organise an election hustings in their own pub.
Brigid Simmonds, BBPA chief executive, said: “The half a million of us working in the industry should use it as an opportunity to champion our cause, highlighting the contribution we make, and also to challenge misconceptions about the trade.
“It is an opportunity we must make the most of in run up to polling day.”
The BBPA also hopes to add to the 320 candidates who have already supported its I’m Backing the Pub campaign.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
South Yorkshire Pub for Sale
South Yorkshire Pub for Sale
Hallamshire
Lydgate Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10
Gross Site Area: 6437 sq/ft*
£ 175,000 + VAT Freehold pub for sale
Hallamshire Pub for Sale
Middlesbrough Leasehold Pub for Sale
North Yorkshire Pub for Sale
Eagle
Rothbury Road
Middlesbrough
North Yorkshire
TS3
Gross Site Area: 13477 sq/ft*
£ 55,000 + VAT
Leasehold
Lease length: Until 2057 @ £4,700 pa
The Eagle Pub for Sale Yorkshire
Friday, April 09, 2010
Sheffield Freehold Pub For Sale
South Yorkshire Pub For Sale
Vulcan
Northern Avenue
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S2
Gross Site Area: 17139 sq/ft*
£ 55,000 + VAT Freehold
Vulcan Pub for Sale Sheffield
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Hotel For Sale, Normanton, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Hotel For Sale
Norman Hotel
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Normanton
West Yorkshire
WF6
Gross Site Area: 2.2 acres*
£ 500,000 + VAT Freehold
Norman Hotel For Sale West Yorkshire
Sunday, April 04, 2010
South Yorkshire Leasehold Pub For Sale
Sheffield Pub For Sale
Magpie
Lowedges Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S8
Gross Site Area: 16013 sq/ft*
£ 65,000 + VAT Leasehold
Lease length: Long Leasehold expires 2055 @ £133 pa
The Magpie Pub For Sale South Yorkshire
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Pub Group Mitchells and Butler Reveal Business Reshape Plans
Midland pubs group Mitchells & Butlers has revealed new plans to reshape the company into a food-led business – months after a boardroom coup was completed.
In a strategic review statement the group said it would expand its food-led mid-market brands Harvester, Toby Carvery, Crown Carveries, Sizzling Pub Co, Premium Country Dining and Vintage Inns.
The moves come as a plan to refocus the firm around its food offer, which includes withdrawing from primarily drinks-led operations and converting into growth brands.
The plans, which follow a 55-day strategy review headed up by new M&B chairman John Lovering, also include developing smaller town centre variants of Harvester and Toby Carvery.
In a strategic review statement the group said it would expand its food-led mid-market brands Harvester, Toby Carvery, Crown Carveries, Sizzling Pub Co, Premium Country Dining and Vintage Inns.
The moves come as a plan to refocus the firm around its food offer, which includes withdrawing from primarily drinks-led operations and converting into growth brands.
The plans, which follow a 55-day strategy review headed up by new M&B chairman John Lovering, also include developing smaller town centre variants of Harvester and Toby Carvery.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Carlsberg launches fruit spritzer Eve with Louise Redknapp
Carlsberg UK has launched Eve, a 100% natural fruit spritzer drink into the UK market, and has signed up Louise Redknapp as the brand ambassador.
Eve, which is 3.1% ABV and lightly sparkling, is being launched exclusively into the on-trade, following a three-month trial in Manchester last year, and success in other markets across Europe including Russia and Switzerland. The brewer adds that Eve, contains 135 calories per bottle, also satisfies female requirements for drinks that are “lighter, more natural” and lower in alcohol and calories”.
Paul Davies director of brands and insight at Carlsberg UK, said: "The drinks industry has largely ignored female consumers in the on-trade for a long time, which is criminal."
He said that women were visiting pubs and bars more frequently than ever, now accounting for over £10bn of on-trade revenue.
Eve, which is 3.1% ABV and lightly sparkling, is being launched exclusively into the on-trade, following a three-month trial in Manchester last year, and success in other markets across Europe including Russia and Switzerland. The brewer adds that Eve, contains 135 calories per bottle, also satisfies female requirements for drinks that are “lighter, more natural” and lower in alcohol and calories”.
Paul Davies director of brands and insight at Carlsberg UK, said: "The drinks industry has largely ignored female consumers in the on-trade for a long time, which is criminal."
He said that women were visiting pubs and bars more frequently than ever, now accounting for over £10bn of on-trade revenue.
Pubco Tells Investors it is Disposing of Around 70 Bottom-End Pubs a Month
Punch Taverns said it is on track to sell around 1,800 non-core pubs as part of a disposal programme designed to slim down its leased operation from 6,800 sites to 5,000., reports the Publican
The UK’s largest pubco, which has been selling off around 70 bottom-end pubs a month as well as packages of high-end sites to regional brewers over the past year, told a City conference hosted by stockbroker Numis Securities that it was halfway through its planned disposal programme.
The group also confirmed that its new code of practice was currently being assessed by the BII and would be published on or around April 22, when it announces its interim results.
Details of new lease agreements, likely to come into effect in the next financial year, will also be revealed around the time of its interims.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Pub Landlords Welcome Government Support
Pub Landlords have welcomed news that the Government has set aside £4 million to help keep them running.
Pubs minister John Healey has announced a number of measures aimed at helping rural pubs including slashing “beer ties” which lock pubs into purchasing beer from the big pub companies. Other measures announced by the minister include business support to help communities buy into struggling pubs to keep them running.
Councils will also be given new powers through the planning system to intervene before a pub is demolished, giving a pause in the system for the residents to have their say.
Mr Healey said: “This package of tough, practical measures aims to put some real support behind our community pubs, giving publicans more support to diversify and punters more choice.
“Today’s measures are a much needed shot in the arm for publicans in these tough times. They will make it easier to diversify lower costs and cut red tape when it comes to branching out. It is also a boost for local communities, giving them a greater stake in the future of their local pubs often so important in bringing people together.”
Pubs minister John Healey has announced a number of measures aimed at helping rural pubs including slashing “beer ties” which lock pubs into purchasing beer from the big pub companies. Other measures announced by the minister include business support to help communities buy into struggling pubs to keep them running.
Councils will also be given new powers through the planning system to intervene before a pub is demolished, giving a pause in the system for the residents to have their say.
Mr Healey said: “This package of tough, practical measures aims to put some real support behind our community pubs, giving publicans more support to diversify and punters more choice.
“Today’s measures are a much needed shot in the arm for publicans in these tough times. They will make it easier to diversify lower costs and cut red tape when it comes to branching out. It is also a boost for local communities, giving them a greater stake in the future of their local pubs often so important in bringing people together.”
Friday, March 19, 2010
Government Plans to Save the pub
The government unveiled its latest ideas to save Britain's rural pubs today, with promises of extra funding and an easing up of planning rules,reports Politics. Nearly 40 pubs are closing each week, resulting in job losses and millions of pounds lost to the economy, campaigners say. Many rural activists are also concerned the decline of the local pub will drive local communities further apart by taking away what is often the hub of local activity.
The government pledges include £3.3 million for business support to make pubs more successful and help communities buy into struggling pubs to keep them running today.
"Today's measures are a much needed shot in the arm for publicans in these tough times," said pubs minister John Healey.
"They will make it easier to diversify, lower costs and cut red tape when it comes to branching out. It is also a boost for local communities, giving them a greater stake in the future of their local pubs often so important in bringing people together."
A consultation is underway on proposals to cut the requirement for music licences in certain venues.
Councils will also be given new powers through the planning system to intervene before a pub is demolished, giving a pause in the system for the local community to have their say, government sources said.
Restrictions on sales which prevent premises continuing as pubs will be banned and planning laws reformed so pubs can branch out their business without planning permission into new commercial ventures, like restaurants or gift shops.
The government pledges include £3.3 million for business support to make pubs more successful and help communities buy into struggling pubs to keep them running today.
"Today's measures are a much needed shot in the arm for publicans in these tough times," said pubs minister John Healey.
"They will make it easier to diversify, lower costs and cut red tape when it comes to branching out. It is also a boost for local communities, giving them a greater stake in the future of their local pubs often so important in bringing people together."
A consultation is underway on proposals to cut the requirement for music licences in certain venues.
Councils will also be given new powers through the planning system to intervene before a pub is demolished, giving a pause in the system for the local community to have their say, government sources said.
Restrictions on sales which prevent premises continuing as pubs will be banned and planning laws reformed so pubs can branch out their business without planning permission into new commercial ventures, like restaurants or gift shops.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Record profits for JD Wetherspoons
JD Wetherspoon has reported record first half profits of £36.2m, a 41.4 per cent rise on last year, reports The Big Hospitality.
Profit was up 17.5 per cent on a pre-exceptional basis at the 746-strong managed pub chain which also successfully carried out a refinancing deal and reintroduced a dividend.
Turnover for the 26 weeks to 24 January was up 4.1 per cent to £488.1m including sales from 17 new pubs. Like-for-like sales increased marginally by 0.1 per cent with total sales.
Wetherspoon plans to open 50 pubs this year. It will issue a dividend of 12p a share for the financial year ending 25 July.
“Sales and profits in the six months under review were at record levels, notwithstanding the immense pressure on the pub business from government legislation, thanks, above all, to the great efforts of all of our staff,” said chairman Tim Martin.
“Trading in the six weeks to 7 March 2010 continues on a similar trend to last year, with like-for-like sales down 0.4 per cent and total sales increasing by 3.9 per cent.
"As a result of our sales, profits and free cash flow, together with our continued efforts to improve every area of the business, I remain confident of our future prospects.”
Profit was up 17.5 per cent on a pre-exceptional basis at the 746-strong managed pub chain which also successfully carried out a refinancing deal and reintroduced a dividend.
Turnover for the 26 weeks to 24 January was up 4.1 per cent to £488.1m including sales from 17 new pubs. Like-for-like sales increased marginally by 0.1 per cent with total sales.
Wetherspoon plans to open 50 pubs this year. It will issue a dividend of 12p a share for the financial year ending 25 July.
“Sales and profits in the six months under review were at record levels, notwithstanding the immense pressure on the pub business from government legislation, thanks, above all, to the great efforts of all of our staff,” said chairman Tim Martin.
“Trading in the six weeks to 7 March 2010 continues on a similar trend to last year, with like-for-like sales down 0.4 per cent and total sales increasing by 3.9 per cent.
"As a result of our sales, profits and free cash flow, together with our continued efforts to improve every area of the business, I remain confident of our future prospects.”
Monday, March 08, 2010
Pub Development Plan Halted After BBC Investigation
Plans by the UK's biggest pub company to convert a community pub into a housing development have been halted following a BBC investigation.
Programme makers uncovered a series of inaccuracies and misleading claims in Punch Taverns' planning application for the Cross Guns pub in Birmingham.
The application, which has attracted hundreds of objections, had been due to go before the local housing committee.
Punch said its application had been made in "good faith".
But once details of the investigation by BBC Inside Out West Midlands emerged, Birmingham City Council immediately halted the application whilst the claims could be investigated.
Programme makers uncovered a series of inaccuracies and misleading claims in Punch Taverns' planning application for the Cross Guns pub in Birmingham.
The application, which has attracted hundreds of objections, had been due to go before the local housing committee.
Punch said its application had been made in "good faith".
But once details of the investigation by BBC Inside Out West Midlands emerged, Birmingham City Council immediately halted the application whilst the claims could be investigated.
Pub For Sale Port Talbot, Welsh Freehold Pub
Welsh Pub For Sale
Oddfellows
Glynneath
Neath
Castell-nedd Port Talbot
SA11
Gross Site Area: 2207 sq/ft*
£ 95,000 + VAT Freehold
Oddfellows Pub For Sale
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