Monthly Archives: October 2016
No universal ban on free alcohol
Not all promotions are restricted by Scottish Government legislation
AS operators devise their strategies to capture a share of the lucrative festive period market while...
Pubs should be a Brexit priority
BBPA manifesto stresses importance of sector to the economy
EU workers in pubs, VAT and protecting beer exports should be among Westminster’s top priorities post-Brexit,...
On-premise licences up
Number of on-trade venues increases for second year
THE total number of on-trade premises in Scotland has grown over the past two years, according to...
Campbell the king of Funkin town
Orchid bartender picks up innovation award
Aberdeen based bartender Shea Campbell of Orchid has been crowned Funkin Innovation Champion for 2016 after wowing judges earlier...
Who will take the next step?
Pubcos say there are many benefits to leasehold
Many of those working within the Scottish on-trade will share the dream of one day being their...
Falkirk bar at top of its game
Sportsters scores with its customer and community focus
By Matthew Lynas
FROM football to rugby and rowing to Formula One, teamwork is at the heart of...
Pulling off an Italian job
AYR-based bartender Ross Frame is headed to Italy after picking up the top spot at the Keglevich #RepubliKeg competition final held in the Lighthouse...
Investing in community businesses
PUNCH Taverns has recently refurbished five of its Scottish pubs.
The investments include £120,000 at the Kirkill Bar in Cambuslang, £145,000 at the Electric Bar...
Tempest hops to the top
BREWERS from across Scotland are celebrating after picking up prizes in the inaugural Scottish Beer Awards.
Tempest Brewing Co in Galashiels took the top award...
West coast wins in Spain
WEST of Scotland publicans sunk their east coast rivals in Marbella earlier this month winning this year’s Caledonia Best golf challenge.
The fourth annual tournament...
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