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New licensing laws will not boost pubs' coffersPubs across England and Wales are still uncertain whether the new alcohol licensing laws, which come into force today, will be a boon or a bane to the sector. Attempt to stall drinks lawTories and Lib Dems back vote to put off introduction of 24-hour drinking Strategy clinicI'm concerned about the amount of regulation I seem to be facing as a licensee, particularly the issues surrounding underage drinking and spot checks. If my staff are caught serving underage drinkers my licence could be at risk. What can I do about this? Licence applications will soon be too late
Time running out for licence applications
Extending hours will not solve binge drinking, says research
LibDems say drink problems are out of control in the UK
Licensing act start date revealedLicensing minister James Purnell has revealed that the start date for the new licensing act in England and Wales is to be 24 November.
What the weekend papers say
London pub gets UK's first 24-hour drinks licence
Pubs to ditch happy hour
Bottled water set for bigger market share
Be awareGraeme Cushion, solicitor at licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen, looks at the pitfalls in bars of poor lighting and cleaning that can result in licensees falling foul of random ABV testing Starting a pub businessRunning a pub is the dream job for many people; but anyone with even a little experience of working in a pub will know it is NOT an easy option and should not be embarked upon lightly.
Creating a basic wine listWhether you’ve got eight wines on your wine list or 800, your wine list is a hugely important part of your business, not to mention the overall image of your establishment.
Matching food and wineThere are two schools of thought when it comes to matching food and wine: those who believe in it, and those who don’t.
Tasting wine and finding faultsYou may think that all that slurping the wine buffs do on the TV looks rather silly, but it does have a purpose. The more you taste, the more you’ll learn. It’s that simple.
Wine mark-upsNobody expects to pay shop prices for a bottle of wine in a restaurant, just as nobody expects to be ripped off. With the public becoming increasingly wine savvy, it pays to evaluate your pricing structure.
Selling winesOnce you’ve got your desired list in place, you need to sell it, and the key to selling wine is training - if your staff know the list, they’ll get behind it. Nothing sells a wine more easily than an enthusiastic recommendation from the staff.
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