Bar Talk

What's your big plan for summer?

Jessica Loock Brewery Tap Peterborough Cambridgeshire

Our craft brewery, run by Oakham Ales, is relocating off the premises to make way for a large function room and smaller brewing equipment. We'll offer fruit beers made on site. The new function room will drive trade — we're constantly turning down large parties who want space to themselves. It looks set to be a busy summer.

Nigel Anstead White Horse Bedford

Our goal is to always have things going on. We've got two karaoke nights a month, open-mic nights and weekly quizzes. Stand-out events include charity quizzes — good for the charities and good PR for us, an Eagles tribute band and a staff-organised event — probably a barbecue outside and a disco inside.

Justine Stevens Five Degrees West Falmouth Cornwall

It's gearing up to be a very busy summer in Falmouth. We've got the Tall Ships Regatta, which takes place every 10 years — a massive event literally on the door step as we're right next to the harbour. We're also hosting the opening night of the Sea Shanty Festival and Falmouth week is approaching.

Just crossing our fingers and toes for good weather so we can utilise the outside areas.

Nick Green Stansfield Arms Apperley Bridge Yorkshire

Yes, this month we're having a lobster-centric menu, including a lobster and champagne dinner menu. We're organising themed food nights, to include a Spanish evening. Apart from that it's being ready for sunny days when we can do up to 90 covers a service by opening up our outdoor areas.