Price reduced on peninsula pub

A PUB that’s said to be one of the most remote on mainland Britain is back on the market with a reduced asking price. The...

Phoenix rises onto market

AN Edinburgh city centre bar is on the market for the first time in 28 years. New operators are sought for the Phoenix in Broughton...

Wigtown hours policy reviewed

WIGTOWN’s licensing board will meet on January 27th to assess the impact of its decision to cut weekend trading hours. Operators in Newton Stewart say...

Pubcos drinking in last chance saloon

PUBCOS have been given a final opportunity to prove that the relationship between landlords and tenants can be improved by self-regulation. A debate on pubco reform held in the House of Commons earlier this month concluded with the government agreeing to set up an independent panel to review the progress made by the industry’s new code of practice in the autumn.

Trade feels the love for cocktails

FOR many consumers a cocktail is as much a part of Valentine’s Day as a romantic card or red roses. From an operator’s perspective, however, a strong cocktail list is about more than romance – it could bring a welcome boots to trade after the traditionally quiet month of January. Roshean Cairns, bookings administrator at Glasgow bar Metropolitan, said cocktails have become “part and parcel” of Valentine’s Day.

Chocs away as firm sets sights on February 14

GLOBAL Brands is embarking on a major on-trade push for its Thorntons chocolate liqueur in the approach to Valentine’s Day. The drinks firm has identified...

‘Mocktails’ for the bleary-eyed

FENTIMANS has compiled a range of soft drink cocktails for consumers looking to take things a little easier after a season of festive decadence. The...

All you need is love… and a hot cocktail offer

LOVE will be in the air next month when couples gather in bars and restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And drinks suppliers are busy displaying...

Pub opportunities knock for lessees

FROM the range of outlets available to the increased levels of support offered by the pubcos – it seems there’s no shortage of opportunities...

Bell Tree rings the changes

A PERTHSHIRE pub with owner’s accommodation is on the market. Located in the village of Methven, the Bell Tree Inn has a public bar, a...

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