Design is key when it comes to pubs and bars, and with the ever-more competitive leisure market, it’s never been more crucial to create a space that appeals to the punters.
Gone are the days when anyone asking for a glass of ‘dry white’ in a pub would be faced with rolling eyes as the bar member scrambled through the back bar fridge to find a bottle that had likely been open for at least a week.
Top toilets are vital for any pub operation, but are we always getting it right. The Lock In team go beyond the u-bend to find out how you can up your loo offer!
The founders of Red Mist have exited the business to set up a new pub company New Dawn Pubs, taking four of the former Red Mist sites and are in the process of acquiring a fifth.
Sustainability, homecoming and artistry are just a few of the interior design trends that have proved popular in the hospitality sector throughout 2022 according to commercial outfitter Novograf.
The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the group md of award winning Liberation Group, Jayson Perfect, to get his thoughts on the weeks events. From winning three Publican Awards, to rising headwinds and the importance of outdoor trading.
The co-owner of the Best Pub of the Year, the Brisley Bell, gave top tips for running an award-winning pub, including creating a “warm” atmosphere and making the most of the surrounding setting.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government to provide ‘urgent clarity’ on when some 27,000 pubs with beer gardens will be able to trade in outdoor areas post-lockdown.
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) may have to defend a decision to use a town crest on a pub carpet in an ancient court after council officials' asked for it to be ripped up.
The winners of CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards have been announced, with pubs recognised for their efforts in converting disused buildings into pubs and protecting historic taverns.
Hot off 2018’s record-breaking summer and with hard-to-reach Gen Z-ers and Millennials favouring shareable experiences and mindful drinking, the future looks bright for operators getting creative with their outdoor space.
When it comes to interior design, trends have come and gone in the 225 years since The Morning Advertiser first hit the streets. Some, however, have stood the test of time and are testament to the pub’s continued role in society.
The pub garden, be it a grassed expanse, an inner city stone flagged sanctum or an elaborately planted feast for the eyes, is always a much sought-after idyll for a drink or a meal.
Set in the idyllic Dorset countryside, the Castle Inn, in Lulworth, has a sprawling garden and a terrace ripe for drinking a quenching gin and tonic. But general manager David Hargreaves-Putt explains there’s even more going on beyond the pub’s boundaries.
It is no surprise the once humble gin and tonic is in steep growth, buoyed by increasing demand for exciting premium tonics, the proliferation of which has undoubtedly helped kick-start the gin revolution. So why aren’t we celebrating this enchanting...
Department store John Lewis claims it opened Britain’s smallest rooftop pub last week capturing “all the charm of a favourite watering hole” whilst boasting panoramic views of London.
Consumer confidence and health can be seriously hit if a pub is the victim of food and drink fraud, according to an audit, tax and advisory firm which has published a report outlining the seven steps to avoid the issue.
Pubs must give their outdoor areas some attention if they are to pack in the punters over the coming months. Sheila McWattie looks at which companies are offering the very latest furniture and provides equipment tips for operators.
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the managed operator, has revealed some new design ideas for Sizzling Pubs at its Smithy’s Forge site at Walsall in the West Midlands.
We have a lovely little pub, so people tell me, but that’s part of the problem. The pub is small, with seating for about 45 people spread over three rooms, so if customers want to book a large party in one large space rather than be split up, we miss...
Sofas have become de rigueur in pubs, but fixed furniture is a far more efficient use of space. Either way, comfort is key, says Ian Boughton. There...
