Thursday 15th June 2017
Beer trends in time for beer day on the 15th June
If you run a pub or club, you should make sure you do all you can to promote Beer Day Britain on the 15th June if you want your tills to be ringing. This annual event has been growing in popularity every year and has been extended this year to cover the full weekend, ending … Continued
Tuesday 13th June 2017
Brexit and the general election are no longer credible excuses for government to ignore gambling machine issues
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
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Cider trends your customers will want to see this summer
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
Monday 15th May 2017
Fruit machines – a beginner’s guide
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
Monday 24th April 2017
Rare £1 coins – what they are and where you can find them
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
Tuesday 18th April 2017
Taste of Summer – prepping your venue
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
Tuesday 21st March 2017
Top Tips to make your venue egg-citing this Easter
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
Friday 17th March 2017
Making the most of theme nights
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
Thursday 16th February 2017
How to maximise the appeal of your pub
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
