An ambitious project to breathe new life into a Victorian church has stalled and may be abandoned Jarrow Brewery has announced it has been forced to ditch an ambitious scheme to transform a historic South Tyneside riverside site. Owners Jess and Alison McConnell, (pictured) claim the near two-year saga to revitalise St Andrews Church in … read more
Sitting in on one of Edward Theakston’s licensed trade training sessions is an education. In the opinion of Cheers North East, his courses should be made compulsory for anyone involved in the pub business. Contact: edward.theakston@edwardtheakstonassociates.co.uk or tel 01677 460171 Regardless of whether a licensee is just starting out on a new career or reeling … read more
There’s nothing quite like a hamper as a gift. It shows time and effort has gone into the choice, particularly when it’s individually designed The best part of gift hampers is that they can be made to order – so your recipient is guaranteed that some thought has gone into it. They are also handily … read more
Ooh, ooh, ooh myth Grace! The playwriting talent of two North East beer-lovers knows no bounds. On stage, Trevor Wood and Ed Waugh make sure the ale’s the thing Jarrow Brewery has produced a beer to commemorate a new play about Grace Darling, the Victorian heroine who, with her lighthouse keeper father, helped rescue nine … read more
Corbridge is a honey-pot for visitors but that doesn’t mean pub-owners can afford to take everything for granted, writes Alastair Gilmour Corbridge isn’t short of options for sustenance with several cafes, restaurants and bakery outlets ¬– Café No6, Tea & Tipple, The Café House, Corbridge Sandwich Bar, Corbridge Tandoori, Grants Artisan Bakery, The Valley – … read more
Despite the current Government austerity measures with disposable incomes being squeezed, many businesses in the North East hospitality trade are excelling. This is the thrust of an enterprising evening being hosted at the Town Wall pub in Newcastle this month, with a specially-invited panel revealing how their businesses are run. And they are also willing … read more
Long battles are there for the losing. But you might just win in the end – and if you don’t try you’ll never know what might have been. It’s in this vein that John Taylor, owner of The Clarendon in Sunderland, has finally come to the conclusion that the pub on High Street is no … read more
Budweiser Budvar has offered Cheers North East readers a fantastic prize for two people and their favourite publican, but hurry – deadline for entries is October 31st A three-day (two nights) trip to the iconic brewery in Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic awaits for simply telling us where the best-kept and best-poured Budvar in … read more
The latest investment in microbrewing shows there’s a lot of confidence in the region’s beer drinkers, writes Alastair Gilmour Elizabeth Barratt Browning is better known for her writing than raising a glass of beer to her lips. Yet the Victorian poet is the inspiration behind the North East’s newest craft brewery. Sonnet 43 Brew House, … read more
Innovation in approach is the name of the modern pub game, writes Vincent Zeller These days, pubs need to offer so much more to draw customers in – and to keep them within their four walls. Quiz nights, special offers, beer festivals and live sport go a long way towards this but it’s worth taking … read more
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