Bringing together pub operators, industry innovators and expert speakers, the conference, held at BOX on Nottingham’s Thurland Street, promises a day packed with insight, inspiration and practical advice.
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The panel sessions will open with Castle Rock Brewery managing director Colin Wilde and Pub People managing director Andrew Crawford sharing their insights into the opportunities and challenges of running pubs in Nottingham.
Adapting your offer
RSM UK’s Saxon Moseley will then examine how GLP-1 drugs are affecting the hospitality food sector, followed by Butcombe Group’s Andrew Clarke on adapting drinks lists to cater for customers using the medications.
Other sessions will cover the political outlook with British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) CEO Steve Alton, as well as recruitment and employment challenges with representatives from Chestnut Group and Hickory’s Smokehouse.
Elsewhere, Lincoln Green Brewery founder Anthony Hughes will share his experience of a cyber attack, while Little Gems Country Dining founder Steve Wilkins and Almond Family Pubs co-managing director Vicki Williams will discuss mistakes made in business and the lessons learned.
The programme will close with Joy of Cask, a discussion on the health of the cask beer category and how pubs can better capitalise on it, featuring Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) chief executive Andy Slee, Tamworth Tap owner George Greenaway and Crown Inn, Oakengates, partner John Ellis.
Actionable insight
After a day of thought-provoking talks and actionable takeaways, delegates will then commence the ever-popular study tour, exploring the best of Nottingham’s eclectic pub and bar scene.
First, attendees will visit the Bath Inn on Handel Street, a quirky pub specialising in real ale, before heading to the Tap House. Located on Byard Lane, the Tap House is a self-service craft beer experience with 24 rotating taps.
The final stop on the study tour will be the Magic Garden on Low Pavement, which showcases creative cocktails, small plates and tapas. It also offers a themed bottomless brunch featuring tableside magic performances.
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