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The old boozer is back - but did it ever leave? If you, like us, have already given up on the Dry Jan chat and found yourself this weekend catching up with friends over a lovely pint then you might be interested in our latest insights.. With new films like Saltburn glamorising British pub culture, the latest Stella Artois’ X Palace pop-up collaboration and Martine Rose SS24 show taking place in a North London boozer - why is it that we seem to find pubs so charming? Other than sticky tables, pork scratchings and quenching pints, pubs are a quintessential part of British culture, a place of community and unity of all classes, ages and races, the pub is a place of meaning and belonging. From our perspective, pubs are synonymous with storytelling and a backdrop for brands, done authentically to foster connection. A staple of a nation’s culture over the last decade, the boozer has battled with the rise of experiential and trends towards drinking less. But its place has always remained, even if the attention may have waived.    With the UK’s foodie tastemakers (pardon the pun) such as TOPJAW LTD, now also including pubs in their reccos – like where to go for the perfect pint of Guinness, you have old haunts like the Bricklayer’s Arms in Shoreditch firmly back on the map. Plus with the ‘blokecore’ trend still hanging on for dear life, the classic boozer is always going to be the perfect backdrop to show off your boxfresh Wales Bonner Samba’s. And so in summary, pubs are seemingly back on the agenda - though for us they never really left. #culture #pubs #community

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Did you think that we were just gonna do one post about coffee and then be done...? If so, you really don't know us. Last Friday we went to the London Coffee Festival. We're always thinking outside the box on ways to acquire new clients, meet people in the industry and to widen and broaden our network. While that's all cool, how does that actually benefit our clients? Other than that we get more of them? Well it benefits them in two ways, firstly, we're gonna meet all of the consultants who are on the side of the industry on the tangents to what we do and who can add value for them. So when they might say, ’I just need a ... can you introduce me?’ We can introduce them. How you do something is how you do everything. And our clients can be reassured that if we'll go to any length to meet new people, broaden our network, and find new clients, then we'll apply that same energy and relentlessness to finding amazing sites for them. While we were there, we happened to take the ‘Coffee Industry Knowledge’ quiz. You can see the results. Now I’m not saying we know more about coffee than Joe and the Juice, but... I will add that it was Starbucks that we knocked off the leaderboard Anyway, where’s my flat white? #property #coffee #hospitality #opportunitiesunlocked #onepoint2

I've been stirring & shaking up a storm at Mr Mix for the past 9 years, and I'm not your typical black/white shirt mixologist. Since 2014, I've been on this wild ride, crafting an awesome crew of fellow cocktail enthusiasts. Where cocktails collides with entertainment, my passion is to shake up the North East's hospitality scene. 16+ Years of Expertise: From classic concoctions to cutting-edge creations, I've seen it all and poured it all. Passion First: It's not just a job; it's my love for the art of entertainment and the science of crafting delightful cocktails. Join the Crew: Become part of my fantastic following who've been partying with me since 2014. It's not just about drinks; it's a community of cocktail lovers. All About Innovation: Beyond just mixing drinks, I'm here to deliver an experience that's more than cocktails – it's a vibe. From Training to Parties: Whether you're keen on mastering cocktails or throwing a killer party, consider me your guy.

Why do we do what we at HOPS (Isle of Man)? What's the one word we hear from our customers? Relaxing. Or variants of it. Chilled. Laid back. Why is that? It's due to our values. We want to make people feel at home when they're at our place. We have two very large armchairs. They are absolutely not optimal for a bar like ours, given we are a relatively small space. These chairs were bought some time before we opened and we'd agreed to sell them to someone before opening. The day of opening came and the buyer was a no show. So we went ahead with the chairs in situ. Those chairs are now where most customers make an immediate 'bee line' for when they come in. Feedback is that they're great to sit in and people don't want to move. Just what you want a hospitality owner wants to hear! That came about by accident but taught us an interesting lesson. Some people like to feel 'at home' when they're out. They like to relax. They like to chat. We do our absolute utmost to chat to every customer that comes through the door. It's not always possible but we try our best. We chat about the bar. About the drinks. But more importantly about whatever they want to chat about. It's their night out. We want to make them feel as though they are getting something they don't elsewhere. It just so happens that we offer high quality products and are very knowledgeable on those products. Hospitality is what we 'sell'. Access and knowledge around higher quality products is what we provide. It's our why, our purpose. It's what made us start the business and what keeps us going. I'm sure many of you will know who I've been listening to with these thoughts. Bonus points for commenting who below. p.s - if you want to feel 'at home when out' whilst trying higher quality beers, whisky, rums or cigars, then we're open tonight and tomorrow from 5.15, Saturday from early afternoon and Sunday from 12-6.

Have you ever been to a large event that had no food or beverage options? Unlikely! Guests remember the fare at events, especially if the event is centered around a meal. It all goes back to the basics of hospitality- which traces back to ancient times, where people welcomed guests into their homes, fostering connections through "breaking bread" and conversations. This echoes modern event planning objectives and networking goals. Click to explore how a meal isn’t merely sustenance; it's an opportunity to forge connections and unite people over breaking bread.

Parades & frestvals promote community spirt & boost restaurants sales. Unfortunately there is no evidence they stimulate store sales, the event day will curb their business, frequently becoming their slowest day of the year. Looking for case studies of postive retail sales during festivals. Harbor Springs, Mich. July 4th celebration, my favorite. My book explores this misunstood trend.

Have you ever been to a large event that had no food or beverage options? Unlikely! Guests remember the fare at events, especially if the event is centered around a meal. It all goes back to the basics of hospitality- which traces back to ancient times, where people welcomed guests into their homes, fostering connections through "breaking bread" and conversations. This echoes modern event planning objectives and networking goals. Click to explore how a meal isn’t merely sustenance; it's an opportunity to forge connections and unite people over breaking bread.

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Parades & frestvals promote community spirt & boost restaurants sales. Unfortunately there is no evidence they stimulate store sales, the event day will curb their business, frequently becoming their slowest day of the year. Looking for case studies of postive retail sales during festivals. Harbor Springs, Mich. July 4th celebration, my favorite. My book explores this misunstood trend.