The next MA500 conference is set to take place on Thursday 13 May and we can now reveal the topics we will cover at the online event.
We’re starting to see a few chinks of light at the end of the tunnel, with the Government roadmap to reopening having remained in place for the Monday 12 April allowing those pubs lucky enough to have a garden able to undertake some limited trading as we move towards indoor opening in May and fingers crossed a full re-start in June.
How to attend
The MA500 May event will be taking a look at some of the challenges facing businesses as things begin to return to normal for pubs, and will be speaking to some top operators that have innovative solutions in store in order to hit the ground running in the next few months.
Star Pubs & Bars has responded to a petition, which calls upon the pubco to reverse its decision to take back the lease from current licensees at the Red Lion, Enfield Highway, north London, who have been at the site for almost two decades.
The petition, which had more than 5,000 signatures at the time of publication, was started a fortnight ago to help persuade the pub company to change their minds on taking the lease back and changing the pub into a managed operation.
Ray and Tracey Bell have run the site for the past 19 years, making it a “successful, local, community pub”, the petition stated.
Camden Market s ‘first ever pub’ unveiled
Following a four-month delay to its launch, new neighbourhood pub and restaurant, the Farrier will open in London’s Camden Market on 15 April.
Featuring a hidden courtyard complete with firepit and outdoor covered seating, the 2,100 sq ft site will debut with alfresco drinking and dining and an extensive selection of artisan and natural wines.
The beautifully restored horse hospital buildings – which its founders claim will be Camden Market’s first-ever pub – will open fully as soon as indoor hospitality can commence in keeping with the Government’s post-lockdown roadmap.
The Farrier is the brainchild of three friends from Leeds – George Hartshorn, Chris Gibson and Ollie Patterson – who have collectively worked in the hospitality and music industries for more than 30 years.
Feel so privileged : we are grateful our customers understand the restrictions, the Trinity Arms general manager Patrycja Bosak said Despite cold weather deterring a number of pub goers from making use of outdoor areas, the Trinity Arms in Jersey has made a positive start to post-lockdown trading, according to general manager Patrycja Bosak.
Since 22 February, a number of hospitality venues in Jersey have begun the gradual resumption of trade under a raft of social distancing measures after chief minister, senator John Le Fondré, said the Channel Island’s level of infection showed it was safe to restart group activities “carefully”.
Star Pubs & Bars licensees on core leased and tenanted agreements in England will have to start paying rent in full from 21 June, following a period of discounted rates, the pubco has announced.
The company has extended its 90% rent concessions, which were due to end on 1 March, to 16 May, leaving 10% payable by licensees.
From 17 May (when pubs are able to reopen inside with restrictions in place if the Government’s roadmap is successful) until 20 June, the discount will be reduced to 10% in rent concessions, leaving 90% payable by licensees.
Star estimated the combination of these rent discounts means about half (50%) of rent will be due for the month of May.