Design

Going down the pan!

22-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

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!

Red Mist founders exit to create new pub company

21-Jul-2022 By Ed Bedington

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.

2022 interior design trends revealed

11-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

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.

Award winning designer advises the ‘fundamental building blocks’ of interior design

13-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs and bars should consider customers mental and physical wellbeing as ‘fundamental building blocks’ when it comes to interior design.

JD Wetherspoon in pub carpet row with town council

01-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

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.

CAMRA recognises cool pub conversions

23-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

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.

MA at 225

The changing face of pubs

11-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

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.

Tap takeover at the Tate pairs art and beer

27-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Seven breweries have taken part in a collaborative art series, which will be exhibited at the Tate Modern museum.

How to tackle food and drink fraud in pubs

07-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

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

Top pub interior design trends for 2017

12-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Theatre, entertainment, escapism, wellbeing and sociability are all set to be major inspirations for design in 2017. 

Christmas

Punch launches personalised POS for Christmas

07-Sep-2016 By James Evison

Punch has launched its Christmas catalogue of point of sale (POS) material for its pubs.

Vodka

Absolut Vodka launches LGBT on-trade exclusive bottle design

20-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

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

New equipment and products

17-Jul-2015 By Fred A'Court

Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment has launched a new tableware range themed around the great Impressionist painters.

More than 80% find modern toilet signs 'irritating'

04-Feb-2015 By James Evison

Ambiguous toilet signs are driving British consumers ‘potty’, according to new research.

Mitchells & Butlers reveals some Sizzling designs

13-Dec-2012 By M&C Report

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.

Pipe & Glass's James Mackenzie's On the Menu recipe book shortlisted for award

23-Aug-2012 By Lesley Foottit

A recipe book by Michelin-starred pub chef James Mackenzie is in the running for an award.

Interior design: making a swish list

09-Aug-2010 By Fiona McLelland

Out with the swirly carpets and horse brasses and in with the... what? Fiona McLelland finds out why a stylish pub interior is more important than...

Aspall pours £1m into rebranding

09-Apr-2010

Aspall is to spend more than £1m on revamping the branding for its premium four-strong range of Suffolk ciders. New label designs will be unveiled...

Safer 'revolutionary' new pint glasses unveiled

04-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore

Two types of safer "revolutionary" new pint glasses have been unveiled by the government today, aiming to give pubs a "preferable alternative" to...

Refurbishment & interiors: case study - the Grand Union

19-Mar-2007

Filthy McNasty's it might have been, but there's little sign now that the Grand Union was once a grungy music venue.A £350,000 project, jointly...

Refurbishment: outdoor rooms

07-Nov-2006

Flick through any lifestyle magazine or switch on the TV and you can't fail to see evidence of the current consumer obsession with the newly termed...

Leeds bar starts off Firefly chain

08-May-2003

by Clive Smith A new chain of entertainment venues focusing on drinking, dining and dancing has been launched in Leeds by an independent restaurant...

UK's first revolving bar gets an airing

31-Oct-2002

Crewe Hall in Cheshire believes it has installed the UK's first revolving bar. Owner Philip Humphreys said: "I saw this amazing circular bar in...

A design for life?

15-Jan-2002

Twenty-five years ago pub design was a relatively straightforward matter. A bit of flock wallpaper, a violently-patterned carpet and some red velour...