With Brexit negotiations due to commence in just a few days’ time, households and businesses alike remain in the dark as to the true extent of any potential fallout – with the pub trade very much in that boat. Until we know more, what does the future hold for publicans? In the 2017 Spring Budget, … Continued

If you want to make the most of the summer months you need to make sure that you have a good range of ciders, otherwise you could lose customers to your biggest rivals. Who drinks cider? Drinkers in their twenties and thirties are particularly fond of cider and are looking for premium products. This age … Continued

Pub fruit machines are an ever-present source of entertainment ranging from classic one-armed bandits that have become collectors’ items, to high-stakes video slot machines that are restricted to adult players only. The first fruit machine is credited to American inventor Charles Fey and was completed in 1895. It didn’t actually feature any fruit, but had … Continued

The UK is in a unique moment in its numismatic history, as the £1 coin, our core unit of currency, changes over from a simple round shape to a 12-sided design complete with two different colours of metal and an engraved surface hologram effect. Like the recent launch of the polymer £5 note, the 12-sided … Continued

In an ideal world, the sun would shine continually during June, July and August but realistically we’re only going to get the odd sunny spell (hopefully at the weekend when people are off work). It’s important that your pub or club makes the most of the good weather, holding BBQs, fun days and special events … Continued

Easter is only a few weeks away so you need to pull out all the stops if you want to make your pub or venue as attractive as possible to potential customers. Easter weekend has the potential to be massive if done right so to help, here are some top tips: Decorate your venue  Put … Continued

If you want to boost your profits in 2017, you need your pub or bar to be the go-to place for anyone looking to have a good night out in your local area. One way to do this is by making sure you pull out all the stops and hold unforgettable theme nights and special … Continued

According to a new YouGov poll of 2,000 house hunters on behalf of property website TheHouseShop.com, 1 in 4 people want their new home to be within a 15-minute walk away of a good pub. They were happy for banks, schools and churches to be further away. For landlords, this survey confirms how important pubs … Continued

If you’re looking at ways you can enhance your bar or pub, why not consider installing a jukebox? Journalist David Wondrich from the Daily Beast has them on his wish list for 2017, alongside korn (grain spirit), Canadian grain whisky, Cordial Médoc and Italian bar snacks. He wrote: “I love a good jukebox more than … Continued

When you hire a pub pool table from Manco Automatics, you have plenty of choice about what style and colour of pool table you get, but in particular you can choose from two leading models: Prince and Winner. Prince pool tables are more traditional looking, with turned wood-effect legs and laminate casing, in a choice … Continued