Thursday 28th January 2021
Top trends for hospitality businesses in 2021
After a uniquely challenging 12 months, we all hope that the top trend for hospitality businesses in 2021 will be a return to normality, as the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines allows social distancing restrictions to be relaxed. But what other related and non-related trends can we also expect to encounter as the year progresses? Here’s … Continued
Thursday 28th January 2021
Fruit machines and slot machines: What’s the difference?
In the UK, the terms ‘fruit machines’ and ‘slot machines’ are often used interchangeably. But there are some differences between the two. Here are some of the main ways fruit machines and slot machines are different from each other, and why their names can also be misleading at times. Slot machines First of all, let’s … Continued
Saturday 19th December 2020
Get ready for the New Year with Manco Automatics
This year has been probably the most difficult ever for many businesses in the hospitality sector, but the New Year holds the promise of a brighter future as the COVID-19 vaccines reach an ever-increasing proportion of the UK and global population. As we look ahead to 2021, it’s time to be both optimistic and realistic, … Continued
Friday 18th December 2020
Add a pool table to your holiday home or cottage
Many people would love to have a pool table at home, but it’s not always possible to devote the space to a proper pub pool table in your own home. But putting a pool table in a holiday home or cottage makes a lot of sense, whether for your own enjoyment or for the entertainment … Continued
Tuesday 24th November 2020
Quiz Machine Maintenance
Quiz machine maintenance doesn’t have to place huge demands on your time, especially if you adopt a ‘little and often’ approach to avoid any major problems developing. Some quiz machine maintenance you can take care of yourself as part of your daily or weekly tasks, while other aspects are best left to the professionals – … Continued
Tuesday 24th November 2020
Enhance your dining experience with a game of pool
If there’s one table you shouldn’t neglect in your pub or restaurant, it’s your pool table, which gives diners a great way to add some extra fun to their eating-out experience. A pub pool table brings some variety to your venue, and is especially good to set a more informal mood in relaxed dining rooms. … Continued
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Hire a club pool table for your student society
The return to university has been a difficult one for students in 2020, but in the coming months as conditions start to improve, why not hire a club pool table for your student society? As we move through – and ultimately beyond – the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to find safe ways to have fun, … Continued
Monday 26th October 2020
Halloween hits – The best tunes to bring the spook factor
We all love a seasonal playlist, but what are the best songs for a Halloween jukebox? It’s a little trickier than some of the other holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but there are some really great options out there. Here we’ve chosen five of the best songs for Halloween playlists, plus five more bonus … Continued
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
What to check for when hiring a pool table
Hiring a pool table is easy with Manco Automatics – we can help you make all the important decisions – but it’s good to know how much choice you have when hiring a pool table from us. Here are some of the basics you might want to keep in mind when you hire a pool … Continued
