The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794
Whether it’s that coastal break, that sneaky night away to the country or that all important business trip, pubs are the first choice for many customers who don’t want to stay at a soulless hotel chain.
A tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has been painted on a city centre pub.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
This week’s property round-up features Admiral Taverns, Heartwood, Punch and more.
Family brewer and pub operator Joseph Holt has ended the year with a flurry of redevelopments across its estate – bucking bleak news of pub closures across the hospitality industry.
EXCLUSIVE
Tablescaping is a fun and creative way to offer customers an “elevated experience” and drive footfall in pubs this festive season.
Pub in the Woods, located in Wild Park Derbyshire, is a family-run project centred around championing the outdoors and uniting pubgoers.
Feature
Design is key when it comes to pubs and bars, and with the ever-more competitive leisure market, it’s never been more crucial to create a space that appeals to the punters.
FEATURE - WINE
Gone are the days when anyone asking for a glass of ‘dry white’ in a pub would be faced with rolling eyes as the bar member scrambled through the back bar fridge to find a bottle that had likely been open for at least a week.
Top toilets are vital for any pub operation, but are we always getting it right. The Lock In team go beyond the u-bend to find out how you can up your loo offer!
As the weather begins to show signs of getting sunnier, one pub is allowing customers to reserve their seat in the garden with beach towels.
The founders of Red Mist have exited the business to set up a new pub company New Dawn Pubs, taking four of the former Red Mist sites and are in the process of acquiring a fifth.
Sustainability, homecoming and artistry are just a few of the interior design trends that have proved popular in the hospitality sector throughout 2022 according to commercial outfitter Novograf.
The MA's Review of the Week
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the group md of award winning Liberation Group, Jayson Perfect, to get his thoughts on the weeks events. From winning three Publican Awards, to rising headwinds and the importance of outdoor trading.
Pubs and bars should consider customers mental and physical wellbeing as ‘fundamental building blocks’ when it comes to interior design.
The co-owner of the Best Pub of the Year, the Brisley Bell, gave top tips for running an award-winning pub, including creating a “warm” atmosphere and making the most of the surrounding setting.
Pub operators are being urged to take advantage of low pork prices and stage a hog roast as the autumn gathers pace.
A day of training and fun was on the cards for the finalists of the Great British Pub Awards Pub Garden category, courtesy of category sponsor Diageo.
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KP Snacks-owned brand Tyrrells has unveiled a competition where pubs can win one of four £10,000 garden makeovers.
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The countdown to reopening is now in full swing and we are looking forward to a meal and a pint in our local pub garden.
Licensees have been advised to consult reopening guidance from trade bodies ahead of the outside reopening of hospitality in one month’s time.
The Government has announced plans to ensure pubs offer separate seating for smokers and non-smokers outside.
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The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government to provide ‘urgent clarity’ on when some 27,000 pubs with beer gardens will be able to trade in outdoor areas post-lockdown.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen discusses how to best user front, rear and pavement pub space.
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) may have to defend a decision to use a town crest on a pub carpet in an ancient court after council officials' asked for it to be ripped up.
The winners of CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards have been announced, with pubs recognised for their efforts in converting disused buildings into pubs and protecting historic taverns.
With enough attention to detail, pub gardens can boost food and drinks sales all year round.
Hot off 2018’s record-breaking summer and with hard-to-reach Gen Z-ers and Millennials favouring shareable experiences and mindful drinking, the future looks bright for operators getting creative with their outdoor space.
MA at 225
When it comes to interior design, trends have come and gone in the 225 years since The Morning Advertiser first hit the streets. Some, however, have stood the test of time and are testament to the pub’s continued role in society.
Seven breweries have taken part in a collaborative art series, which will be exhibited at the Tate Modern museum.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
The pub garden, be it a grassed expanse, an inner city stone flagged sanctum or an elaborately planted feast for the eyes, is always a much sought-after idyll for a drink or a meal.
A West Midlands tavern has been named the best in its Pubs in Bloom competition, out of 250 pubs across the country, by its pubco.
A landlord has attracted international attention after moving a 1960s jet into his beer garden.
A London pub has opened its new garden after a substantial investment by operator Stonegate Pub Company.
A West Yorkshire village pub has been given the title of best beer garden by its chain owner Vintage Inns.
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Set in the idyllic Dorset countryside, the Castle Inn, in Lulworth, has a sprawling garden and a terrace ripe for drinking a quenching gin and tonic. But general manager David Hargreaves-Putt explains there’s even more going on beyond the pub’s boundaries.
In association with Fever-Tree
It is no surprise the once humble gin and tonic is in steep growth, buoyed by increasing demand for exciting premium tonics, the proliferation of which has undoubtedly helped kick-start the gin revolution. So why aren’t we celebrating this enchanting...
An Essex operator has warned others in the trade to be aware of “exploding” garden furniture during the UK’s heatwave.
Department store John Lewis claims it opened Britain’s smallest rooftop pub last week capturing “all the charm of a favourite watering hole” whilst boasting panoramic views of London.
Consumer confidence and health can be seriously hit if a pub is the victim of food and drink fraud, according to an audit, tax and advisory firm which has published a report outlining the seven steps to avoid the issue.
Interior Design
Theatre, entertainment, escapism, wellbeing and sociability are all set to be major inspirations for design in 2017.
Christmas
Punch has launched its Christmas catalogue of point of sale (POS) material for its pubs.
Vodka
Absolut Vodka is pumping up its support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual people, by mixing up the rainbow flag for a new bottle design.
New Products
Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment has launched a new tableware range themed around the great Impressionist painters.
Property
It is no accident that one of the most important purchasing criteria for publicans is a good outside trading area.
Ambiguous toilet signs are driving British consumers ‘potty’, according to new research.
Pubs must give their outdoor areas some attention if they are to pack in the punters over the coming months. Sheila McWattie looks at which companies are offering the very latest furniture and provides equipment tips for operators.
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the managed operator, has revealed some new design ideas for Sizzling Pubs at its Smithy’s Forge site at Walsall in the West Midlands.
A recipe book by Michelin-starred pub chef James Mackenzie is in the running for an award.
We have a lovely little pub, so people tell me, but that’s part of the problem. The pub is small, with seating for about 45 people spread over three rooms, so if customers want to book a large party in one large space rather than be split up, we miss out.