Table Service

What are the rules for pubs from Monday 21 June?

17-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Broadly speaking, Covid measures in pubs won't change from next week as the proposed lifting of restrictions at step four of the Government's roadmap has been postponed until Monday 19 July.

Scrapping table service 'vital to survival'

24-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pub bosses have welcomed reports the Government is keen to scrap table service requirements and allow punters drink pints at the bar once more.

What are the rules for pubs to reopen for indoor trading?

12-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Following the Prime Minister’s confirmation pubs can resume trading inside from Monday 17 May, we take a look at the rules around indoor service.

What are rules for pubs to reopen for outside trading?

09-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

With updated guidance revealed following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement earlier this week (Monday 5 April), we have put together the rules pubs need to know ahead of outdoor trade being permitted on Monday (12 April).

Calls for table service to be scrapped for spring reopening

22-Mar-2021 By Emily Hawkins

UKHospitality (UKH) has called for an end to table service rules when pubs are allowed to reopen this spring.

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12 Apps of Christmas

30-Nov-2020 By The Morning Advertiser

Christmas is coming and the pub sector is inundated with restrictions but hopefully technology can provide some of the solutions to allow operators to make the most of whatever opportunities they’ve got.

What impact will a 10pm curfew have on pubs?

22-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub operators and trade bodies have reacted to the proposed 10pm curfew on pubs, predicting a “devastating impact in an already challenging environment” and urging the Government for further financial aid.

My Pub

My Pub: Friends of Ham, Leeds

05-Feb-2015 By Sheila McWattie

Combining a love of charcuterie and cheese with a passion for artisan beers has seen Anthony Kitching and his wife Claire establish the lauded Friends of Ham in the centre of Leeds. 

Pubs taking share of tougher food market

01-Jun-2007

Pubs are still gaining share of the eating out market, despite consumers being more cautious overall, according to new market data.The latest figures...

The French Correction

01-Feb-2006 By Richard Fox

As Britain drifts towards a café culture, our Continental cousins could have some important lessons for us. Richard Fox takes a look at what we can...

Service: the next big thing

07-Jul-2005

In these difficult times, something revolutionary is called for to boost trade table service Andrew Pring, Editor How was your weekend? Not great, I...

It seems to me that customers are moving on, ahead of us muc

22-May-2003

Four years ago, at Wizard Inns, we began to provide table service. Today we do it at most of our pubs. Some 20% of the sales we generate in these...

Table service

20-May-2003

Table service is a serious investment, but can give your pub a competitive edge. Phil Mellows reports.You see them don't you? Sitting there in the...