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With so many practicalities to consider, ‘trendy’ might not be a word you always take into consideration when designing the indoor and outdoor spaces of your pub, hotel or restaurant. However, it’s vital not to discount the importance of style when it comes to attracting and retaining your customers. Keeping an eye on what’s new and emerging gives you a competitive edge within the industry, and means your venue looks positively fabulous all year round. With this in mind, we think it’s time to talk about the new kid on... Read More

Venues were granted temporary rights during the pandemic to serve guests on the pavement to mitigate lost space indoors due to social distancing rules. Pubs and restaurants have praised the scheme and credited alfresco dining with their survival through the pandemic. Well, it looks like these rights are here to stay and we will see more alfresco dining solutions on our streets. Hospitality businesses have been lobbying for alfresco dining to be made permanent since restrictions have eased and it looks like, through new legislation, this will be honoured. Given... Read More

The clocks have changed, the sun is breaking through – the long-awaited summer is coming! It feels like it has been a long time coming, after a couple of false dawns, the months ahead look likely to be the first in a couple of years that Brits can truly enjoy without restrictions. The industry seems to be just as excited as the public, getting ready for an influx of outdoor diners, after-work socialites, tourists, and more. Despite this, some challenges still exist and preparations are needed. The key to a... Read More

As lockdown begins to ease, the hospitality industry in the UK is busy preparing to re-open venues in time to take advantage of the summer months. But with strict social distancing rules and regulations in place, if you want to make the most of the seasonal trade, it’s critical that you are able to create a social and enjoyable atmosphere whilst complying with the necessary social distancing requirements. It’s no surprise that the hospitality industry in the UK was one of the hardest hit by the lockdown measures. 48,349 pubs... Read More

For restaurants and the hospitality industry in general, Valentine’s Day is a big deal. Last year, Brits spent a whopping 1.5 billion on Valentine’s Day in its entirety, compared to 988 million in 2016 and so it goes to show spending is on the rise and there seems to be no sign in decline in the importance of this day. In fact, two thirds of couples aim to eat out on the 14th February and so it’s important to make sure your venue is geared up and now is the... Read More