Archives for June 21, 2011

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Learning from abroad: Pubs and bars

By Emma Eversham

As pubs and bars struggle to cope with alcohol tax rises and red tape, operators who want to do more than simply survive need to come up with new ideas to boost their business. In the third part of this month's feature we take a look at some of the bar...

Pubs outpace restaurants in value food sales

By Lorraine Heller

The economical food offering in pubs is helping the sector attract consumers while traditional full-service restaurants continue to struggle, according to new market research.

Business Profile: The Draft House

By Stefan Chomka

Burgeoning London-based pub group The Draft House is bucking the trend with its premium beer-led operations. Yet owner Charlie McVeigh says it’s still to prove its real mettle

Ministry of Sound to roll out chain of Hed Kandi bars

By Becky Paskin

Ministry of Sound has revealed plans to roll out a chain of Hed Kandi bars across London and the South East over the next three years, with the next venue due to open in Brighton this summer.