The Lock In Pub Podcast https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk en ℗ & © William Reed The Lock In podcast, uploaded fortnightly, is provided by The Morning Advertiser, the leading content provider for the pub and bar industry since 1794. Our hosts are from media, brewing and pub operator view points giving a frank and honest view about what life running a pub business is really like. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e407d44a-d006-11ea-9ae6-ebcd935e4c96/image/d4ab565bdf4d8e7fc7de8fc4e79c602d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Lock In Pub Podcast https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk no episodic An editor, brewer and gastropub operator walk in to a bar... and record the Lock In podcast. William Reed Ltd The Lock In podcast, uploaded fortnightly, is provided by The Morning Advertiser, the leading content provider for the pub and bar industry since 1794. Our hosts are from media, brewing and pub operator view points giving a frank and honest view about what life running a pub business is really like. The Lock In podcast, uploaded fortnightly, is provided by The Morning Advertiser, the leading content provider for the pub and bar industry since 1794. Our hosts are from media, brewing and pub operator view points giving a frank and honest view about what life running a pub business is really like.

]]> William Reed Ltd podcasts@wrbm.com Hyped or helpful: does using influencers work for pubs? Are influencers really delivering for pubs? The Lock In team hears what works, what doesn’t and how pubs can use influencers, reviewers and social media more effectively to help drive footfall. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:53:22 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Are influencers really delivering for pubs? The Lock In team hears what works, what doesn’t and how pubs can use influencers, reviewers and social media more effectively to help drive footfall. Are influencers really delivering for pubs? The Lock In team hears what works, what doesn’t and how pubs can use influencers, reviewers and social media more effectively to help drive footfall.

]]> 4215 PODCAST: What went wrong with BrewDog? As BrewDog founder James Watt continues to gnash his teeth and blame everyone but himself, the Lock In team take a look back at the business and ask, what went wrong with BrewDog. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:42:01 -0000 full William Reed Ltd As BrewDog founder James Watt continues to gnash his teeth and blame everyone but himself, the Lock In team take a look back at the business and ask, what went wrong with BrewDog. As BrewDog founder James Watt continues to gnash his teeth and blame everyone but himself, the Lock In team take a look back at the business and ask, what went wrong with BrewDog.

]]> 4856 Giving hygiene the ‘faecal digit’ With hygiene inspections in the headlines, the Lock In team take a look at the role of the EHO and ask, are they friends or foe? Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:15:43 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With hygiene inspections in the headlines, the Lock In team take a look at the role of the EHO and ask, are they friends or foe? With hygiene inspections in the headlines, the Lock In team take a look at the role of the EHO and ask, are they friends or foe?

]]> 4972 Love on the rocks: Are pubs out of favour when it comes to romance? With Valentines Day in the rear view, the Lock In team tackle the topic of love, and ask whether pubs still play a role in the world of romance or not? Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:51:32 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With Valentines Day in the rear view, the Lock In team tackle the topic of love, and ask whether pubs still play a role in the world of romance or not? With Valentines Day in the rear view, the Lock In team tackle the topic of love, and ask whether pubs still play a role in the world of romance or not?

]]> 4597 Firkin hell! Cask is booming! With the news that younger consumers are turning back to traditional cask beer, the Lock In team grab their pint mugs and get real with ale. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:02:13 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With the news that younger consumers are turning back to traditional cask beer, the Lock In team grab their pint mugs and get real with ale. With the news that younger consumers are turning back to traditional cask beer, the Lock In team grab their pint mugs and get real with ale.

]]> 4715 Pubs under pressure: Tackling the challenges of 2026 With some serious challenges facing the pub sector in 2026, the Lock In team tackle some of the issues and consider what campaigning is going to work in the year ahead. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:43:27 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With some serious challenges facing the pub sector in 2026, the Lock In team tackle some of the issues and consider what campaigning is going to work in the year ahead. With some serious challenges facing the pub sector in 2026, the Lock In team tackle some of the issues and consider what campaigning is going to work in the year ahead.

]]> 4559 What does 2026 have in store for pubs? The Lock In team takes a look at the year ahead for pubs, and asks, can it be any worse than 2025?! Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:46:44 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team takes a look at the year ahead for pubs, and asks, can it be any worse than 2025?! The Lock In team takes a look at the year ahead for pubs, and asks, can it be any worse than 2025?!

]]> 5516 Wet-led revival - is the boozer back in fashion? With younger consumers embracing the old man boozer, has the wet-led pub, once considered going the way of the Dodo, made an audacious comeback - The Lock In team investigates. Sort of. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:54:42 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With younger consumers embracing the old man boozer, has the wet-led pub, once considered going the way of the Dodo, made an audacious comeback - The Lock In team investigates. Sort of. With younger consumers embracing the old man boozer, has the wet-led pub, once considered going the way of the Dodo, made an audacious comeback - The Lock In team investigates. Sort of.

]]> 5182 Lock In Budget special: ‘It’s like opening the window and howling at the moon!’ The Lock In team, well some of them, take a crack at this week’s budget with a special one off episode. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:02:12 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team, well some of them, take a crack at this week’s budget with a special one off episode. The Lock In team, well some of them, take a crack at this week’s budget with a special one off episode.

]]> 1730 Why are pub burgers so bad? The humble burger has been a pub menu staple for decades, but are pubs being left behind on the burger front? Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:41:16 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The humble burger has been a pub menu staple for decades, but are pubs being left behind on the burger front? The humble burger has been a pub menu staple for decades, but are pubs being left behind on the burger front?

]]> 4601 Staffing struggles - tackling the challenges around employment People are key to hospitality, but employment has never been more expensive or challenging. The Lock In podcast team takes a deep dive into some of the issues the sector is facing. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:40:37 -0000 full William Reed Ltd People are key to hospitality, but employment has never been more expensive or challenging. The Lock In podcast team takes a deep dive into some of the issues the sector is facing. People are key to hospitality, but employment has never been more expensive or challenging. The Lock In podcast team takes a deep dive into some of the issues the sector is facing.

]]> 4436 Behind bars - is prison the answer to the pub employment challenge? The Lock In gets locked in as we go behind bars to investigate the opportunties the hospitality sector offers to rehabilitate offenders. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:04:17 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In gets locked in as we go behind bars to investigate the opportunties the hospitality sector offers to rehabilitate offenders. The Lock In gets locked in as we go behind bars to investigate the opportunties the hospitality sector offers to rehabilitate offenders.

]]> 5025 Has the price of a pint become unaffordable? The Lock In podcast explores the cost of a pint along with beer writing legend Pete Brown - has the price risen out of reach of the consumer? Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:19:14 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In podcast explores the cost of a pint along with beer writing legend Pete Brown - has the price risen out of reach of the consumer? The Lock In podcast explores the cost of a pint along with beer writing legend Pete Brown - has the price risen out of reach of the consumer?

]]> 4588 Dry is the new high: The rise of the alcohol-free pub With the opening of a new alcohol-free venue in Scotland, the Lock In team take a look at the history and opportunities for a new breed of non-boozer. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:35:10 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With the opening of a new alcohol-free venue in Scotland, the Lock In team take a look at the history and opportunities for a new breed of non-boozer. With the opening of a new alcohol-free venue in Scotland, the Lock In team take a look at the history and opportunities for a new breed of non-boozer.

]]> 4403 The changing face of the Great British Pub The Lock In podcast is back! Yes, fans of the podcast (all seven of you) will be delighted and this time we’ve got a great new guest host for our opening episode, Butcombe’s Jayson Perfect. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:35:46 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In podcast is back! Yes, fans of the podcast (all seven of you) will be delighted and this time we’ve got a great new guest host for our opening episode, Butcombe’s Jayson Perfect. The Lock In podcast is back! Yes, fans of the podcast (all seven of you) will be delighted and this time we’ve got a great new guest host for our opening episode, Butcombe’s Jayson Perfect.

]]> 5306 Last call for pub crawls? Is the pub crawl a thing of the past, or alive and well? In the season five finale, The Lock In team get their drinking boots on to investigate. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:14:07 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Is the pub crawl a thing of the past, or alive and well? In the season five finale, The Lock In team get their drinking boots on to investigate. Is the pub crawl a thing of the past, or alive and well? In the season five finale, The Lock In team get their drinking boots on to investigate.

]]> 5104 From pitch to pour: how can pubs make the most of rugby It’s not all about football when it comes to pubs and sport, so the Lock In team scrum down for a discussion about how pubs can embrace the opportunities that rugby offers. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:28 -0000 full William Reed Ltd It’s not all about football when it comes to pubs and sport, so the Lock In team scrum down for a discussion about how pubs can embrace the opportunities that rugby offers. It’s not all about football when it comes to pubs and sport, so the Lock In team scrum down for a discussion about how pubs can embrace the opportunities that rugby offers.

]]> 4669 Social media - friend or foe? As punters continuously trip over the herds of constantly filming influencers on their way to the bar, the Lock In team ask, is social media just a massive pain in the proverbial? Tue, 27 May 2025 08:21:18 -0000 full William Reed Ltd As punters continuously trip over the herds of constantly filming influencers on their way to the bar, the Lock In team ask, is social media just a massive pain in the proverbial? As punters continuously trip over the herds of constantly filming influencers on their way to the bar, the Lock In team ask, is social media just a massive pain in the proverbial?

]]> 4961 The future of pub grub Food trends, the importance of sustainability and consumer expectations were just three of the areas the Lock In team tackled in the latest podcast episode. Mon, 12 May 2025 14:38:43 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Food trends, the importance of sustainability and consumer expectations were just three of the areas the Lock In team tackled in the latest podcast episode. Food trends, the importance of sustainability and consumer expectations were just three of the areas the Lock In team tackled in the latest podcast episode.

]]> 4949 Death of the jukebox? The Lock In team take a look at the relationship between pubs and music, from karaoke to live performance, and ask the question - what happened to all the jukeboxes? Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:41:49 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look at the relationship between pubs and music, from karaoke to live performance, and ask the question - what happened to all the jukeboxes? The Lock In team take a look at the relationship between pubs and music, from karaoke to live performance, and ask the question - what happened to all the jukeboxes?

]]> 5030 Counting the hospitality hit of Budget In this episode of the Lock In, the team speaks to various operators in the wider hospitality sector about how the Budget impacts them. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:05:53 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In this episode of the Lock In, the team speaks to various operators in the wider hospitality sector about how the Budget impacts them. In this episode of the Lock In, the team speaks to various operators in the wider hospitality sector about how the Budget impacts them.

]]> 4989 Stop! In the name of pubs The Lock In team tackled the stories and scandals behind pub names. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:36:39 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team tackled the stories and scandals behind pub names. The Lock In team tackled the stories and scandals behind pub names.

]]> 4460 Raising spirits... It’s no surprise that spirits are low in the pub industry - and that’s just the category! In the spirit of adventure (sorry) The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive to see why consumers are switching off the G&T. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:49:19 -0000 full William Reed Ltd It’s no surprise that spirits are low in the pub industry - and that’s just the category! In the spirit of adventure (sorry) The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive to see why consumers are switching off the G&T. It’s no surprise that spirits are low in the pub industry - and that’s just the category! In the spirit of adventure (sorry) The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive to see why consumers are switching off the G&T.

]]> 4534 What’s driving the changing time habits of consumers? With many operators reporting customers eating and drinking out earlier and leaving earlier, the Lock In team look into why this may be and how businesses are adapting to it. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:41:49 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With many operators reporting customers eating and drinking out earlier and leaving earlier, the Lock In team look into why this may be and how businesses are adapting to it. With many operators reporting customers eating and drinking out earlier and leaving earlier, the Lock In team look into why this may be and how businesses are adapting to it.

]]> 4545 How to handle a crisis The Lock In team look at how best to handle a crisis and how to avoid turning one into a drama. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:26:31 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team look at how best to handle a crisis and how to avoid turning one into a drama. The Lock In team look at how best to handle a crisis and how to avoid turning one into a drama.

]]> 4926 Is the pub still relevant? The Lock In team take a look at whether the pub remains relevant in the modern age. Do pubs still appeal to consumers? Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:16:33 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look at whether the pub remains relevant in the modern age. Do pubs still appeal to consumers? The Lock In team take a look at whether the pub remains relevant in the modern age. Do pubs still appeal to consumers?

]]> 5486 The changing face of the pub The pub sector is continually evolving, and this episode of the podcast looks at operators that are doing things a little differently, from embracing the opportunities of being a film venue, like Main Arthur of the White Cross in Groeswen to opening a school at The Swan in Clewer. We spoke to The Swan's GM, Micky Foden-Andrews about the advantages of having cheap labour students working in a pub. We also hear from Pub is the Hub CEO John Longden about how they're helping the sector to thrive, without installing hot-tubs, and we hear from Anthony Christopher who's turned his love of cooking and animals (not cooking the animals) into a pub with a zoo at The Penycae Inn near Swansea. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:57:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The pub sector is continually evolving, and this episode of the podcast looks at operators that are doing things a little differently, from embracing the opportunities of being a film venue, like Main Arthur of the White Cross in Groeswen to opening a school at The Swan in Clewer. We spoke to The Swan's GM, Micky Foden-Andrews about the advantages of having cheap labour students working in a pub. We also hear from Pub is the Hub CEO John Longden about how they're helping the sector to thrive, without installing hot-tubs, and we hear from Anthony Christopher who's turned his love of cooking and animals (not cooking the animals) into a pub with a zoo at The Penycae Inn near Swansea. The pub sector is continually evolving, and this episode of the podcast looks at operators that are doing things a little differently, from embracing the opportunities of being a film venue, like Main Arthur of the White Cross in Groeswen to opening a school at The Swan in Clewer.

We spoke to The Swan's GM, Micky Foden-Andrews about the advantages of having cheap labour students working in a pub.

We also hear from Pub is the Hub CEO John Longden about how they're helping the sector to thrive, without installing hot-tubs, and we hear from Anthony Christopher who's turned his love of cooking and animals (not cooking the animals) into a pub with a zoo at The Penycae Inn near Swansea.

]]> 4643 How to survive 2025! With the year ahead looming, the Lock In team spoke to a range of experts on what to expect from 2025. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:47:55 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With the year ahead looming, the Lock In team spoke to a range of experts on what to expect from 2025. With the year ahead looming, the Lock In team spoke to a range of experts on what to expect from 2025.

]]> 4783 How to boost your business in January The Lock In team take a look at how pub operators can boost trade in the misery months of January, with some extra special help from a rugby legend! Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:42:58 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look at how pub operators can boost trade in the misery months of January, with some extra special help from a rugby legend! The Lock In team take a look at how pub operators can boost trade in the misery months of January, with some extra special help from a rugby legend!

]]> 5313 Bar room betrayal: How to avoid falling for fraud and theft Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:42:14 -0000 full William Reed Ltd 4856 What do young people want from the pub? The Lock In team take a deep dive inside the mind of Gen Z to find out exactly what young people think of the pub. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:08:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a deep dive inside the mind of Gen Z to find out exactly what young people think of the pub. 4808 The death of craft beer? With the craft beer breweries struggling and the market declining, the Lock In team asks the question, is this the end for the craft beer movement? Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:24:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With the craft beer breweries struggling and the market declining, the Lock In team asks the question, is this the end for the craft beer movement? 4854 The Great British Pub - with a twist! The Lock In team take a look at the wide ranging cultural influences that are shaping the traditional pub environment from Irish bars to pubs with a Norwegian twist - what makes pubs such appealing melting pots? Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:47:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look at the wide ranging cultural influences that are shaping the traditional pub environment from Irish bars to pubs with a Norwegian twist - what makes pubs such appealing melting pots? 4545 New beginnings! With news focusing on the numbers of pub closures, the Lock In podcast takes a look at those opening sites and coming into the trade. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:38:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With news focusing on the numbers of pub closures, the Lock In podcast takes a look at those opening sites and coming into the trade. 5263 Summer? What summer? The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade! Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:27:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade! 4575 Are you being served? Customer service is key to making your business a success, in the season finale, the Lock In takes a closer look at a key aspect that can make or break a pub. Tue, 28 May 2024 08:12:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Customer service is key to making your business a success, in the season finale, the Lock In takes a closer look at a key aspect that can make or break a pub. 4768 'We need to hold the next Government to account on promises' In an audio only version of the Review of the Week, the MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Brewhouse & Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell to get his take on the week's news. Fri, 24 May 2024 14:26:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In an audio only version of the Review of the Week, the MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Brewhouse & Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell to get his take on the week's news. In an audio only version of the Review of the Week, the MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Brewhouse & Kitchen CEO Kris Gumbrell to get his take on the week's news.

]]> 604 Making the most of your ghost Pubs and ghosts go together like, well beer and pubs! Most pubs will lay claim to a ghost or two, so the podcast team take to the airwaves to talk all things spooky! Mon, 13 May 2024 13:44:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Pubs and ghosts go together like, well beer and pubs! Most pubs will lay claim to a ghost or two, so the podcast team take to the airwaves to talk all things spooky! 4692 S4 Ep. 14: Stars in bars! (Feat. James May, Candice Brown and more) Celebrities love owning pubs, so the Lock In team spoke to a few, including James May and Candice Brown, to find out why they couldn't find an easier way to lose money! Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:09:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Celebrities love owning pubs, so the Lock In team spoke to a few, including James May and Candice Brown, to find out why they couldn't find an easier way to lose money! 5297 Winning ways! As the dust settles on the recent Publican Awards, the Lock In team caught up with some of the winners to find out what makes them tick. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:24:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd As the dust settles on the recent Publican Awards, the Lock In team caught up with some of the winners to find out what makes them tick. 5088 Pie Hard (with a vengeance) To pie, or not to pie, that is the question asked in this episode of the Lock In podcast, as the team lift the (pastry) lid on what makes the perfect pub pie! Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:15:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd To pie, or not to pie, that is the question asked in this episode of the Lock In podcast, as the team lift the (pastry) lid on what makes the perfect pub pie! 4131 Ahead of the game! The podcast team tackles the topic of pub games, from old school to new and ask how pub gaming is evolving and changing in the modern age. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:14:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The podcast team tackles the topic of pub games, from old school to new and ask how pub gaming is evolving and changing in the modern age. 4908 Perfecting the art of the serve Why is there a North/South divide when it comes to beer head and does Guinness really need to be poured in stages? The Lock In team tackle that and other issues around the concept of the perfect serve. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:12:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Why is there a North/South divide when it comes to beer head and does Guinness really need to be poured in stages? The Lock In team tackle that and other issues around the concept of the perfect serve. 4714 What is a gastropub? In a special recording of the Lock In podcast, live at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs event recently, the team took to the air in an attempt to define what actually makes a gastropub? Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:25:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In a special recording of the Lock In podcast, live at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs event recently, the team took to the air in an attempt to define what actually makes a gastropub? 2449 Going down the pan! 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! Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:34:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd 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! 4139 New Year, new opportunities? The Lock In team take a look ahead to see what 2024 has in store, both the opportunities and the challenges and how you can embrace both. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:18:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look ahead to see what 2024 has in store, both the opportunities and the challenges and how you can embrace both. 4353 Snowball anyone? Anyone? The Lock In team take a look at Christmas, from how to handle the irregular customers (Doreen from Accounts, we're looking at you) through to nostalgic tipples! Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:15:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look at Christmas, from how to handle the irregular customers (Doreen from Accounts, we're looking at you) through to nostalgic tipples! 4470 We kid you not.... Children and pubs, a classic combination, or not! The Lock In team take a look at the joys of targeting the family market and how pubs can make it work. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:45:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Children and pubs, a classic combination, or not! The Lock In team take a look at the joys of targeting the family market and how pubs can make it work. 4652 Why are pubs hooked on fish and chips? Fish and chips are a staple of the pub menu, but why is that? The Lock In team cast their net to find out where the tradition comes from and why it's such a popular menu item. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:29:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Fish and chips are a staple of the pub menu, but why is that? The Lock In team cast their net to find out where the tradition comes from and why it's such a popular menu item. 4530 Going to the dogs... With dog ownership booming, the Lock In team get to grips with how pubs can best embrace man's best friend and create the paw-fect (sorry) doggy offer. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:38:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With dog ownership booming, the Lock In team get to grips with how pubs can best embrace man's best friend and create the paw-fect (sorry) doggy offer. 4545 Rampant costs: The Lock In Live at The Restaurant Show The Lock In team take to the airwaves live at The Restaurant Show with two top operators to tackle the cost challenges the sector is facing. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:19:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take to the airwaves live at The Restaurant Show with two top operators to tackle the cost challenges the sector is facing. 1986 Has customer behaviour got worse since Covid? The Lock In podcast is back, and we're taking a look at customer behaviour - are they getting worse? Are we getting worse? Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:49:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In podcast is back, and we're taking a look at customer behaviour - are they getting worse? Are we getting worse? 4850 How to implement sustainability into your business We've spoken with a number of experts around how businesses can implement sustainability schemes into their operations in this special podcast episode. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:36:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd We've spoken with a number of experts around how businesses can implement sustainability schemes into their operations in this special podcast episode. 2036 Season finale: The challenges ahead With season three of the Lock In podcast coming to a close, we take a look at some of the current challenges, energy, supply, inflation etc - and where we see things heading. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:23:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With season three of the Lock In podcast coming to a close, we take a look at some of the current challenges, energy, supply, inflation etc - and where we see things heading. 4945 Wasp wrangling and other tips for summer success Wasps can ruin many a pub garden experience, but how best to handle them? The Lock In team tackled the perennial pests and other top tips on making the most of summer trade. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:17:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Wasps can ruin many a pub garden experience, but how best to handle them? The Lock In team tackled the perennial pests and other top tips on making the most of summer trade. 4487 Black gold: Why is Guinness so popular? Guinness is an iconic brand that has stood the test of time and continues to forge a path others can only dream of. The Lock In team takes a closer look and asks: Why is Guinness the only show in town?* Wed, 24 May 2023 08:30:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Guinness is an iconic brand that has stood the test of time and continues to forge a path others can only dream of. The Lock In team takes a closer look and asks: Why is Guinness the only show in town?* 4935 Giving pubs a sporting chance Sport and pubs often go hand in hand, but are we making enough of the opportunity sporting events provide? Despite a total lack of understanding or interest in sports, the Lock In team take a look at the topic, with a little expert help from special guests. Tue, 09 May 2023 09:04:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Sport and pubs often go hand in hand, but are we making enough of the opportunity sporting events provide? Despite a total lack of understanding or interest in sports, the Lock In team take a look at the topic, with a little expert help from special guests. 5048 Getting your cask offer right Cask beer is a key component of the pub operation, but are we getting it right? The Lock In team takes a look at where pubs are going wrong with cask and how you can up your game on a category that is key to a good operation. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:59:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Cask beer is a key component of the pub operation, but are we getting it right? The Lock In team takes a look at where pubs are going wrong with cask and how you can up your game on a category that is key to a good operation. 4517 How important is tipping in pubs? The latest episode of the podcast saw the team look at service charge and tipping as a new bill goes through parliament. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:06:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The latest episode of the podcast saw the team look at service charge and tipping as a new bill goes through parliament. 4351 How to run a pub quiz The Lock In team tackle the topic of pub quizzes, much to the delight of Heath - the do's and don'ts of running a great quiz! Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:13:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team tackle the topic of pub quizzes, much to the delight of Heath - the do's and don'ts of running a great quiz! 4579 Pubs and the coffee conundrum Mushroom coffee anyone? The Lock In team get to grips with coffee and ask why pubs have failed to maximise the opportunities open to them when it comes to java juice. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:47:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Mushroom coffee anyone? The Lock In team get to grips with coffee and ask why pubs have failed to maximise the opportunities open to them when it comes to java juice. 4121 Pubs and the coffee conundrum Mushroom coffee anyone? The Lock In team get to grips with coffee and ask why pubs have failed to maximise the opportunities open to them when it comes to java juice. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:47:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Mushroom coffee anyone? The Lock In team get to grips with coffee and ask why pubs have failed to maximise the opportunities open to them when it comes to java juice. 4121 Making the most of your roast! A great roast dinner is the cornerstone of many pub operations, and a cultural touchstone for many - but why is that? And what we are getting right or wrong when it comes to the classic dish. The Lock In team take a deep dive into the world of roasts, with a little help from some friends. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:29:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd A great roast dinner is the cornerstone of many pub operations, and a cultural touchstone for many - but why is that? And what we are getting right or wrong when it comes to the classic dish. The Lock In team take a deep dive into the world of roasts, with a little help from some friends. 4719 Can community pubs remain viable? In the latest episode, the Lock In team look at the role of community pubs and the threat escalating costs is having on that area of the pub trade. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:16:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In the latest episode, the Lock In team look at the role of community pubs and the threat escalating costs is having on that area of the pub trade. 4338 Price of a pint How are you handling your pricing? The Lock In team tackle the difficult questions as inflation runs rampant - how much can you put your prices up by? Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:18:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd How are you handling your pricing? The Lock In team tackle the difficult questions as inflation runs rampant - how much can you put your prices up by? 4443 Looking ahead to 2023 In the last episode of the year, the Lock In team assemble a crack team of guests to assess what the year ahead is likely to hold for the pub trade. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:32:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In the last episode of the year, the Lock In team assemble a crack team of guests to assess what the year ahead is likely to hold for the pub trade. 4313 Solving the staffing situation With the recruitment crisis still causing challenges for many operators, the Lock In team get to grips with staffing (not like that Heath!) and speak to a range of experts to get some practical (mostly) advice on how to handle the situation. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:14:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With the recruitment crisis still causing challenges for many operators, the Lock In team get to grips with staffing (not like that Heath!) and speak to a range of experts to get some practical (mostly) advice on how to handle the situation. 4237 Digital delights How does the digital world fit into the analogue world of pubs? The Lock In team take a deep dive into digital with help from a range of guests including superstar chef Gary Usher. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:36:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd How does the digital world fit into the analogue world of pubs? The Lock In team take a deep dive into digital with help from a range of guests including superstar chef Gary Usher. 4169 Tackling the misery months With the tough trading months of January and February looming, the Lock In team discuss how operators can maximise the opportunities and create chances to boost trade with the help of a range of experts. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:05:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With the tough trading months of January and February looming, the Lock In team discuss how operators can maximise the opportunities and create chances to boost trade with the help of a range of experts. 4535 The World Cup vs Christmas The World Cup is usually a bumper time for pubs, but with it clashing with Christmas, how are operators going to manage the two? With their usual expertise and competence, the podcast team investigate... Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:16:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The World Cup is usually a bumper time for pubs, but with it clashing with Christmas, how are operators going to manage the two? With their usual expertise and competence, the podcast team investigate... 3827 Will pubs get the support they need? The podcast team returns for season three of the award-winning (James's mum gave us a rosette) Lock In podcast and we get to grips with the challenges facing the sector. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:52:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The podcast team returns for season three of the award-winning (James's mum gave us a rosette) Lock In podcast and we get to grips with the challenges facing the sector. 4402 Lock In season finale - coping with what lies ahead The second season of the Lock In podcast draws to a close as the team take a look at what lies ahead for the pub sector and seek some expert advice to allow operators to prepare. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:56:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The second season of the Lock In podcast draws to a close as the team take a look at what lies ahead for the pub sector and seek some expert advice to allow operators to prepare. 4866 The ongoing impact of the Pubs Code... The Lock In team take a look back at the Pubs Code and the impact of MRO - how has the legislation reshaped the UK pub market for the better or worse, and what does the future hold? Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:40:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a look back at the Pubs Code and the impact of MRO - how has the legislation reshaped the UK pub market for the better or worse, and what does the future hold? 4431 Do pubs need to improve on tech? Are pubs behind the curve when it comes to the digital world? Are we not embracing technology enough? The Lock In team tackle the subject with a range of guests debating everything from back of house tech, to whether customers should be allowed to google in pub debates! Tue, 31 May 2022 09:35:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Are pubs behind the curve when it comes to the digital world? Are we not embracing technology enough? The Lock In team tackle the subject with a range of guests debating everything from back of house tech, to whether customers should be allowed to google in pub debates! 4495 Can pubs be better employers? With staffing challenges continuing to cause headaches for pub operators, the Lock In team tackle some of the issues that are causing the sector problems and have a bit of discussion about baldness discrimination... Thu, 19 May 2022 08:18:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With staffing challenges continuing to cause headaches for pub operators, the Lock In team tackle some of the issues that are causing the sector problems and have a bit of discussion about baldness discrimination... 4210 Can pubs shake up the cocktail market? The Lock In team look to shake things up when it comes to cocktails, and take a look at how pubs and bars can up their game when it comes to tapping into the growing cocktail sector. Thu, 05 May 2022 08:09:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team look to shake things up when it comes to cocktails, and take a look at how pubs and bars can up their game when it comes to tapping into the growing cocktail sector. 3578 Tackling the crippling cost increases With sky-rocketing costs across all aspects of the trade, the Lock In team take a look at what's driving those, and any steps operators can take to mitigate and make savings. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:43:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With sky-rocketing costs across all aspects of the trade, the Lock In team take a look at what's driving those, and any steps operators can take to mitigate and make savings. 3997 The challenges of outdoor trading With summer threatening, the Lock In team take a look at whether pubs are ready or not for outdoor trading, looking at some of the challenges, and how recent legislative changes have impacted on the classic pub garden. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:04:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With summer threatening, the Lock In team take a look at whether pubs are ready or not for outdoor trading, looking at some of the challenges, and how recent legislative changes have impacted on the classic pub garden. 4071 Upping your game on food This week’s episode is brought to you from the number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub the Unruly Pig in Bromeswell, Suffolk and includes licensee Brendan Padfield alongside rising chef star Ruth Hansom of the Princess of Shoreditch and Big Smoke co-founder Rich Craig talks to us about dark kitchens. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:17:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd This week’s episode is brought to you from the number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub the Unruly Pig in Bromeswell, Suffolk and includes licensee Brendan Padfield alongside rising chef star Ruth Hansom of the Princess of Shoreditch and Big Smoke co-founder Rich Craig talks to us about dark kitchens. 4566 Why are pubs so bad at wine? When it comes to beer and spirits, pubs are ahead of the curve, but why do they let the side down on wine so often? Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:19:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd When it comes to beer and spirits, pubs are ahead of the curve, but why do they let the side down on wine so often? 4288 Money trouble: Pub finance challenges With finances facing an ever-growing squeeze and debts coming home to roost next month, the Lock In team take a look at what pub operators should be thinking about when it comes to managing cash flow, dealing with debt, handling the current utilities crisis, investment and the opportunities around crowd funding. The team speak to experts including Chris Worden, of 1st Business Rescue, Clive Reffell, Commanche Communications and Marketing, Steve Alton, BII, and Dom Jacobs, The Cadogan Arms to get some key insight. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:36:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With finances facing an ever-growing squeeze and debts coming home to roost next month, the Lock In team take a look at what pub operators should be thinking about when it comes to managing cash flow, dealing with debt, handling the current utilities crisis, investment and the opportunities around crowd funding. The team speak to experts including Chris Worden, of 1st Business Rescue, Clive Reffell, Commanche Communications and Marketing, Steve Alton, BII, and Dom Jacobs, The Cadogan Arms to get some key insight. 4413 The low and no revolution The Lock In team take a trip to an innovative alcohol-free off licence and realise the trade needs to stop saying no to low and no. We hear from special guests including Laura Willoughby of Club Soda, James Kindred of award winning brewers Big Drop Brewing and Amanda Thomson of Thomson and Scott who talks alcohol-free wine. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:44:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team take a trip to an innovative alcohol-free off licence and realise the trade needs to stop saying no to low and no. We hear from special guests including Laura Willoughby of Club Soda, James Kindred of award winning brewers Big Drop Brewing and Amanda Thomson of Thomson and Scott who talks alcohol-free wine. 3613 Hard times ahead? The Lock In team review the Christmas that wasn't and take a look to the months ahead and what to expect. We talk the challenging financial situation with top advice from expert advisor Chris Worden from 1st Business Rescue, hear from award winning operator Sharon Herron of the Keel Row, and take a look at veganuary and the food situation with NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts. And Ed gets told off. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:34:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team review the Christmas that wasn't and take a look to the months ahead and what to expect. We talk the challenging financial situation with top advice from expert advisor Chris Worden from 1st Business Rescue, hear from award winning operator Sharon Herron of the Keel Row, and take a look at veganuary and the food situation with NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts. And Ed gets told off. 4156 Christmas woes and financial thoughts... The Lock In team sign off the year with a focus on how operators can maximise the most of the current situation and plan for the worst in the New Year. From some great advice on how to offset or extend bounceback loans to best practice on handling reservations into the New Year, the team spoke to Brewhouse & Kitchen's Simon Bunn and special guest Eddie Murphy - no, not that one - from Precision Licensed Services for some top financial tips. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:09:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team sign off the year with a focus on how operators can maximise the most of the current situation and plan for the worst in the New Year. From some great advice on how to offset or extend bounceback loans to best practice on handling reservations into the New Year, the team spoke to Brewhouse & Kitchen's Simon Bunn and special guest Eddie Murphy - no, not that one - from Precision Licensed Services for some top financial tips. 3928 The opportunities and pitfalls of review websites The latest episode of the Lock In Podcast sees the team focus on review sites such as TripAdvisor and Google from the Prince of Peckham in east London with the pub’s operator Clement Ogbonnaya as well as Tony Kent from Reputation.com. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:15:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The latest episode of the Lock In Podcast sees the team focus on review sites such as TripAdvisor and Google from the Prince of Peckham in east London with the pub’s operator Clement Ogbonnaya as well as Tony Kent from Reputation.com. 3309 Still can't get the staff... the ongoing recruitment challenge The Lock In team tackle the challenges around the ongoing recruitment and staffing crisis, with special guests Osh Rogers of the Guinea Grill, Dan Razavi of Leisurejobs and Mark McCulloch of Hospitality Rising all providing some expert insight into how to recruit, retain and train your teams. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:51:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Lock In team tackle the challenges around the ongoing recruitment and staffing crisis, with special guests Osh Rogers of the Guinea Grill, Dan Razavi of Leisurejobs and Mark McCulloch of Hospitality Rising all providing some expert insight into how to recruit, retain and train your teams. 4212 The podcast is back! The Lock In returns for series two... The popular Lock In podcast makes a return for it's second season and to kick things off, the podcast team, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson take a look at what's been happening while they've been off air, from government action to consumer behaviour, staff challenges and consumption trends. Tune in now! Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:34:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The popular Lock In podcast makes a return for it's second season and to kick things off, the podcast team, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson take a look at what's been happening while they've been off air, from government action to consumer behaviour, staff challenges and consumption trends. Tune in now! 3750 The Lock In Podcast: Season Finale! In the last episode of this series of the Lock In podcast, the team take a look back on the past year of ups and mostly downs, speak to a group of top operators and take a look forward at what the next few months might have in store. Tune in now! Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:54:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In the last episode of this series of the Lock In podcast, the team take a look back on the past year of ups and mostly downs, speak to a group of top operators and take a look forward at what the next few months might have in store. Tune in now! 4233 The Lock In Podcast: tackling mental health With stress a major factor in running pubs under the current restrictive regime, the team take a look at mental wellbeing, from both operators own, through to how to ensure you’re staying on top of helping staff with their mental health, with some great practical advice from experts. Guests this week include psychologist Jason Brennan from Wrkit, Paula Smith from the Licensed Trade Charity and James Nye from Anglian Country Inns. Tune in now! Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:02:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With stress a major factor in running pubs under the current restrictive regime, the team take a look at mental wellbeing, from both operators own, through to how to ensure you’re staying on top of helping staff with their mental health, with some great practical advice from experts. Guests this week include psychologist Jason Brennan from Wrkit, Paula Smith from the Licensed Trade Charity and James Nye from Anglian Country Inns. Tune in now! 3807 The Lock In Podcast: Challenges keep on coming The continuing issues around a potential delay to 'freedom day', no news on any support extensions and proposed plans around smoking bans outside pubs are top of the agenda in the latest episode of the podcast. The team is also joined by British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Emma McClarkin and Bibendum's John Graves to discuss these issues alongside James Ellis-Smith of hospitality recruitment specialists One Avenue to dissect the recruitment crisis. Listen now! And don't miss the bonus ukulele performance at the end... Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:17:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The continuing issues around a potential delay to 'freedom day', no news on any support extensions and proposed plans around smoking bans outside pubs are top of the agenda in the latest episode of the podcast. The team is also joined by British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Emma McClarkin and Bibendum's John Graves to discuss these issues alongside James Ellis-Smith of hospitality recruitment specialists One Avenue to dissect the recruitment crisis. Listen now! And don't miss the bonus ukulele performance at the end... 3893 The Lock In Podcast: The show must go on! https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/05/27/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-27 With the Euros on the horizon, the podcast team tackle the subject of hosting key events in your sites. We speak to a number of special guests to cover everything from hosting live music gigs, through to sporting triumphs and even a little bit of culture with Shakespeare in the garden. Heath also bangs on about wine a bit and points out why Father's Day is far better than Mother's Day. Tune in now! Thu, 27 May 2021 08:48:00 -0000 The Show Must Go on full 1 27 William Reed Ltd The team tackle the subject of hosting key events in your sites With the Euros on the horizon, the podcast team tackle the subject of hosting key events in your sites. We speak to a number of special guests to cover everything from hosting live music gigs, through to sporting triumphs and even a little bit of culture with Shakespeare in the garden. Heath also bangs on about wine a bit and points out why Father's Day is far better than Mother's Day. Tune in now! 4130 The Lock In Podcast: Food Glorious Food! https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/05/20/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-26 With indoor reopening now well underway, the Lock In team tackle the subject of pub grub, how the crisis has impacted on offers, the challenges around growing your own chefs, calorie labelling on menus and we ask how sustainable is your pub food offer? With special guests Gary Hunter from Westminster Kingsway College, Juliane Caillouette-Noble from the Sustainable Restaurant Association and the Michelin-starred legend that is Andrew Pern from the Star in Harome. Tune in now Thu, 20 May 2021 08:31:00 -0000 Food Glorious Food full 1 26 William Reed Ltd Team tackle the subject of pub grub, how the crisis has impacted on offers, the challenges around growing your own chefs With indoor reopening now well underway, the Lock In team tackle the subject of pub grub, how the crisis has impacted on offers, the challenges around growing your own chefs, calorie labelling on menus and we ask how sustainable is your pub food offer? With special guests Gary Hunter from Westminster Kingsway College, Juliane Caillouette-Noble from the Sustainable Restaurant Association and the Michelin-starred legend that is Andrew Pern from the Star in Harome. Tune in now 4222 The Lock In Podcast: In, out, shake it all about With reopening just days away, the Lock In team get to grips with the challenges operators will be facing when it comes to opening up indoors under restrictions. We get extra input from special guests Andy Grimsey from Poppleston Allen, who shares insight on the licensing challenges, award winning operator and curate Emily Kolltviet talks about the value of commuity pubs and shares her thoughts on reopening and Martin Hilton from CPL Learning talks us through how to handle conflict with difficult customers not sticking to the rules. Tune in now! Thu, 13 May 2021 09:09:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd With reopening just days away, the Lock In team get to grips with the challenges operators will be facing when it comes to opening up indoors under restrictions. We get extra input from special guests Andy Grimsey from Poppleston Allen, who shares insight on the licensing challenges, award winning operator and curate Emily Kolltviet talks about the value of commuity pubs and shares her thoughts on reopening and Martin Hilton from CPL Learning talks us through how to handle conflict with difficult customers not sticking to the rules. Tune in now! 4485 The Lock In Podcast: Can't get the staff, literally... https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/05/06/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-24 One of the key challenges of reopening has been on the staffing front, from re-energising long furloughed team members, through to recruiting replacements and training teams back up to speed. The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive into those issues, along with special guests Kate Nicholls of UK Hospitality and Hit Training's Jill Whittaker. We also catch up with top Scottish chef and pub operator Tom Kitchin to get his thoughts on the Scottish reopening and the interesting restrictions! The team also pronounce their verdict on the Line of Duty finale, and why not? Tune in now... Thu, 06 May 2021 08:41:00 -0000 Can't get the staff, literally... full 1 24 William Reed Ltd Re-energising long furloughed team members, through to recruiting replacements and training teams back up to speed One of the key challenges of reopening has been on the staffing front, from re-energising long furloughed team members, through to recruiting replacements and training teams back up to speed. The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive into those issues, along with special guests Kate Nicholls of UK Hospitality and Hit Training's Jill Whittaker. We also catch up with top Scottish chef and pub operator Tom Kitchin to get his thoughts on the Scottish reopening and the interesting restrictions! The team also pronounce their verdict on the Line of Duty finale, and why not? Tune in now... 4558 The Lock In Podcast: Fingers on the pulse... https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/29/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-23 As the industry starts to reopen, the Lock In team take a sideways look to see what trends are starting to emerge in food, drink, operations and consumer behaviour. The achingly hip Heath Ball and his sidekick James Cuthbertson share their insights into what they're seeing along with special guest appearances from CGA's Jonny Jones and Airship's Dan Brookman. Tune in now! Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:31:00 -0000 Trends: food, drink, operations and consumer behaviour full 1 23 William Reed Ltd What trends are starting to emerge in food, drink, operations and consumer behaviour As the industry starts to reopen, the Lock In team take a sideways look to see what trends are starting to emerge in food, drink, operations and consumer behaviour. The achingly hip Heath Ball and his sidekick James Cuthbertson share their insights into what they're seeing along with special guest appearances from CGA's Jonny Jones and Airship's Dan Brookman. Tune in now! 3962 The Lock In Podcast: Baby it's cold outside... https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/22/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-22 The Lock In team tackle the first week or so of trade, how to handle freezing customers, and speak to special guests Brendan Padfield of the Unruly Pig, and Elaine Wrigley of Atlas Bar to hear their experiences of reopening to date. We also tackle some of the legal challenges operators have been facing with legal eagle James Anderson of Poppleston Allen. Tune in now! Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:14:00 -0000 Baby it's cold outside full 1 22 William Reed Ltd How to handle freezing customers, and speak to special guests Brendan Padfield of the Unruly Pig, and Elaine Wrigley of Atlas Bar to hear their experiences of reopening to date The Lock In team tackle the first week or so of trade, how to handle freezing customers, and speak to special guests Brendan Padfield of the Unruly Pig, and Elaine Wrigley of Atlas Bar to hear their experiences of reopening to date. We also tackle some of the legal challenges operators have been facing with legal eagle James Anderson of Poppleston Allen. Tune in now! 4161 The Lock In Podcast: The challenges ahead https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/13/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-21 In the latest edition of the podcast, the team discuss the issue of staffing amid reopening alongside conflicting guidance from councils and many other challenges operators are facing and could face in the coming months. The team are also joined by Admiral Taverns CEO Chris Jowsey who discusses the how a possible Covid-status certification scheme would affect staff. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:59:00 -0000 Recruitment and staff full 1 21 William Reed Ltd The issue of staffing amid reopening alongside conflicting guidance from councils and many other challenges operators are facing and could face in the coming months In the latest edition of the podcast, the team discuss the issue of staffing amid reopening alongside conflicting guidance from councils and many other challenges operators are facing and could face in the coming months. The team are also joined by Admiral Taverns CEO Chris Jowsey who discusses the how a possible Covid-status certification scheme would affect staff. 3649 The Lock In Podcast: Shape of things to come https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/07/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-20 The podcast team look towards the future of the pub and bar trade, and discuss, with special guests Stosi Madi from the Parkers Arms and Clement Ogbonnaya of the Prince of Peckham, how the pandemic crisis is likely to shape operations as we move out of its shadow. We also talk to technology provider Prask Sutton of Wi5 about how he sees technology playing a growing role in operations moving forward. Tune in now! Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:24:00 -0000 Future and technology full 1 20 William Reed Ltd A look towards the future of the pub and bar trade, and discuss how technolgy has a place in operations The podcast team look towards the future of the pub and bar trade, and discuss, with special guests Stosi Madi from the Parkers Arms and Clement Ogbonnaya of the Prince of Peckham, how the pandemic crisis is likely to shape operations as we move out of its shadow. We also talk to technology provider Prask Sutton of Wi5 about how he sees technology playing a growing role in operations moving forward. Tune in now! 4014 The Lock In Podcast: What does the Government have against pubs? https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/31/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-19 The Lock In team take a look at the challenges around reopening, from staff to stock levels, and get some top tips on marketing your business from guest marketing whizz Mark McCulloch. The team also get to grips with business minister Paul Scully and ask him what exactly this Government has against the pub trade. Tune in now! Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:48:00 -0000 Reopening: staff, stock and marketing full 1 19 William Reed Ltd Hear from business minister Paul Scully and the team talk challenges around reopening, from staff to stock levels, and get some top tips on marketing your business from guest marketing whizz Mark McCulloch The Lock In team take a look at the challenges around reopening, from staff to stock levels, and get some top tips on marketing your business from guest marketing whizz Mark McCulloch. The team also get to grips with business minister Paul Scully and ask him what exactly this Government has against the pub trade. Tune in now! 5011 The Lock In Podcast: Show us the money! https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/24/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-18 We're talking finance and funding in this week's episode of the Lock In podcast. From the growing rent debt problem to thoughts on how to crowd funding, the podcast team speak to a couple of special guests on the topics and also discuss how consumer spending is likely to change and how operators can cut costs and boost margins. And James gets his legs out... Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:32:00 -0000 Funding and cutting costs full 1 18 William Reed Ltd The team talk to spcial guests on the topics of rent debt, how to crowd fund and changing consumer spending. We're talking finance and funding in this week's episode of the Lock In podcast. From the growing rent debt problem to thoughts on how to crowd funding, the podcast team speak to a couple of special guests on the topics and also discuss how consumer spending is likely to change and how operators can cut costs and boost margins. And James gets his legs out... 4094 A year to forget? https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/16/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-17 It has been a year to the day when the Prime Minister told customers to avoid going to the pub. The podcast team take a wry look at what has turned out to be an unprecedented year of challenge and struggle, which has brought out the best and the worst in the sector, and reflect on some of the lessons learnt. We also speak to a couple of suppliers, Aubrey Allen's Russell Allen and Hairy Dog Brewery's Jim Nolan, to get their view on the year. Tune in now. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:54:00 -0000 A suppliers view full 1 17 William Reed Ltd A look at what has turned out to be an unprecedented year of challenge and struggle, which has brought out the best and the worst in the sector, and reflect on some of the lessons learnt. We also speak to a couple of suppliers, Aubrey Allen's Russell Allen and Hairy Dog Brewery's Jim Nolan, to get their view on the yea It has been a year to the day when the Prime Minister told customers to avoid going to the pub. The podcast team take a wry look at what has turned out to be an unprecedented year of challenge and struggle, which has brought out the best and the worst in the sector, and reflect on some of the lessons learnt. We also speak to a couple of suppliers, Aubrey Allen's Russell Allen and Hairy Dog Brewery's Jim Nolan, to get their view on the year. Tune in now. 3844 The Lock In Podcast: Budget - bonus or bust? https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/04/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-16 The budget has been revealed, some would say before the budget was revealed, and the podcast team give their reaction to the Chancellor's hand outs and what it means for their businesses and wider hospitality. We also get some more considered analysis from hospitality veteran James Kowszun and the team test out and assess some new product launches. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:06:00 -0000 Budget, bonus or bust? full 1 16 William Reed Ltd Reaction to the Chancellor's hand outs and what it means for their businesses and wider hospitality The budget has been revealed, some would say before the budget was revealed, and the podcast team give their reaction to the Chancellor's hand outs and what it means for their businesses and wider hospitality. We also get some more considered analysis from hospitality veteran James Kowszun and the team test out and assess some new product launches. 5276 The Lock In Podcast: Thanks a lot Boris! https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/02/25/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-15 With the roadmap to reopening the podcast team give their thoughts to the news, (spoiler,the reaction is not that great) and look at how pubs should be approaching the reopening challenge. They also tackle the tricky subject of insurance with special guest Steven Swift of Sector Associates, and share their frustrations on the insurance challenge. Tune in to hear it all. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:17:00 -0000 Reopening roadmap and Insurance full 1 15 William Reed Ltd Tackle the tricky subject of insurance with special guest Steven Swift of Sector Associates, and share their frustrations on the insurance challenge With the roadmap to reopening the podcast team give their thoughts to the news, (spoiler,the reaction is not that great) and look at how pubs should be approaching the reopening challenge. They also tackle the tricky subject of insurance with special guest Steven Swift of Sector Associates, and share their frustrations on the insurance challenge. Tune in to hear it all. 4369 The Lock In Podcast: Are we all going on a summer holiday? https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/02/16/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-14 The ever-changing announcements on holidays is the theme of the latest edition of the podcast, tackling the question of are staycations an option for customers and how this could impact pubs. The team are also joined by Liberation Group managing director Jayson Perfect to hear his views on the possibility of staycations. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:32:00 -0000 Staycations full 1 14 William Reed Ltd Are staycations an option for customers and how this could impact pubs The ever-changing announcements on holidays is the theme of the latest edition of the podcast, tackling the question of are staycations an option for customers and how this could impact pubs. The team are also joined by Liberation Group managing director Jayson Perfect to hear his views on the possibility of staycations. 3605 The Lock In Podcast: Lockdown, loneliness and livelihoods https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/02/10/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-13 Ongoing restrictions, supply shenanigans and whether to invest or not - the team take a topical look at the latest issues for the pub trade in this week's episode of the Lock In podcast and we discuss misguided campaigners and the importance of pubs for tackling loneliness. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:58:00 -0000 Loneliness and livelihoods full 1 13 William Reed Ltd Misguided campaigners and the importance of pubs for tackling loneliness Ongoing restrictions, supply shenanigans and whether to invest or not - the team take a topical look at the latest issues for the pub trade in this week's episode of the Lock In podcast and we discuss misguided campaigners and the importance of pubs for tackling loneliness. 3238 The Lock In Podcast: People power https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/02/03/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-12 It's all about the people in this episode of the podcast as the team talk training, furlough challenges, keeping teams engaged, future recruitment challenges and we speak to special guest Jamie Campbell from CPL Learning to get his advice and tips on staff training and wellbeing. Plus some stuff on crepes and the guys reveal their worst ever jobs... Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:29:00 -0000 People power full 1 12 William Reed Ltd Training, furlough challenges, keeping teams engaged, future recruitment challenges and we speak to special guest Jamie Campbell from CPL Learning to get his advice and tips on staff training and wellbeing It's all about the people in this episode of the podcast as the team talk training, furlough challenges, keeping teams engaged, future recruitment challenges and we speak to special guest Jamie Campbell from CPL Learning to get his advice and tips on staff training and wellbeing. Plus some stuff on crepes and the guys reveal their worst ever jobs... 3948 The Lock In Podcast: Show us the money! https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/01/27/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-11 It's all about the money in this episode of the podcast as the team talk finances, and speak to grants expert Kevin Stewart to get his advice on how operators can prise the cash grants out of local councils. James and Heath also share their thoughts on generating revenue in the lockdown and converting stock into cash. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:16:00 -0000 Show us the money full 1 11 William Reed Ltd The team talk finances, and speak to grants expert Kevin Stewart to get his advice on how operators can prise the cash grants out of local councils. It's all about the money in this episode of the podcast as the team talk finances, and speak to grants expert Kevin Stewart to get his advice on how operators can prise the cash grants out of local councils. James and Heath also share their thoughts on generating revenue in the lockdown and converting stock into cash. 4436 The Lock In Podcast: Legal issues, support challenges and more... https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/01/20/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-10 Legal challenges and opportunities come under the microscope in the latest episode of the Lock In podcast as the team are joined by licensing specialist Andy Grimsey from Poppleston Allen. We also tackle some of latest challenges facing the sector, debate the need for a Hospitality Minister and Heath puts forward the theory that Boris Johnson is enacting a particularly twisted reality television experiment on the sector. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:37:00 -0000 Legal issues and support challenges full 1 10 William Reed Ltd The team are joined by licensing specialist Andy Grimsey from Poppleston Allen to tackle some of latest challenges facing the sector Legal challenges and opportunities come under the microscope in the latest episode of the Lock In podcast as the team are joined by licensing specialist Andy Grimsey from Poppleston Allen. We also tackle some of latest challenges facing the sector, debate the need for a Hospitality Minister and Heath puts forward the theory that Boris Johnson is enacting a particularly twisted reality television experiment on the sector. 3403 The Lock In Podcast: New Year, new lockdown https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/01/13/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-9 With the pub industry back under full lockdown, the podcast team review the Christmas that wasn't, discuss the current dilemmas facing the trade, and kick around some practical ideas of what pubs can be doing while we await the next government decision on the future. We also carry out the Pepsi challenge on some alcohol free brands to see if we can spot the difference... Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:04:00 -0000 New Year, new lockdown full 1 9 William Reed Ltd Practical ideas of what pubs can be doing while we await the next government decision on the future With the pub industry back under full lockdown, the podcast team review the Christmas that wasn't, discuss the current dilemmas facing the trade, and kick around some practical ideas of what pubs can be doing while we await the next government decision on the future. We also carry out the Pepsi challenge on some alcohol free brands to see if we can spot the difference... 4002 The Lock In Podcast: Review of the year and challenges ahead https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/12/16/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-8 With 2020 drawing to a close, and the last episode of the Lock In podcast for the year, the team take a look back at a year which has had few highlights, but plenty of challenges for the sector and more on the way. We take a look forward at what 2021 might hold, are there any opportunities, and the team make a few predictions for the year ahead and learn a shocking Brexit truth about James Cuthbertson... Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:59:00 -0000 Review of the year and challenges ahead full 1 8 William Reed Ltd A look back at 2020 and a look forward to 2021. With 2020 drawing to a close, and the last episode of the Lock In podcast for the year, the team take a look back at a year which has had few highlights, but plenty of challenges for the sector and more on the way. We take a look forward at what 2021 might hold, are there any opportunities, and the team make a few predictions for the year ahead and learn a shocking Brexit truth about James Cuthbertson... 3964 The Lock In Podcast: Food glorious food! https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/12/09/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-7 With food the focus under the new government restrictions for pubs, the Lock In podcast team talk about how you can create a food offer during the crisis, what makes good, and bad, pub food, the practicalities of a food offer and debate what substantial looks like. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:24:00 -0000 Food glorious food full 1 7 William Reed Ltd Create a food offer during the crisis, what makes good, and bad, pub food, the practicalities of a food offer and debate what substantial looks like With food the focus under the new government restrictions for pubs, the Lock In podcast team talk about how you can create a food offer during the crisis, what makes good, and bad, pub food, the practicalities of a food offer and debate what substantial looks like. 3885 The Lock In Podcast: Tiers and restrictions https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/12/02/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-6 In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about preparing to come out of lockdown, their reaction to the latest government restrictions and find out live which tiers their pubs fall into. Tune in to hear all that and their thoughts on some new products on the market. Subscribe to listen to all episodes of the Lock In podcast. Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:42:00 -0000 Tiers and restrictions full 1 6 William Reed Ltd Preparing to come out of lockdown, reaction to the latest government restrictions and find out live which tiers their pubs fall into In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about preparing to come out of lockdown, their reaction to the latest government restrictions and find out live which tiers their pubs fall into. Tune in to hear all that and their thoughts on some new products on the market. Subscribe to listen to all episodes of the Lock In podcast. 3596 The Lock In Podcast: Christmas planning in a pandemic https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/11/25/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-5 In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about Christmas, what can we expect to get out of a Christmas with restrictions, and where they see things heading. Tune in for a listen the latest episode of the Lock In podcast. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:18:00 -0000 Christmas planning in a pandemic full 1 5 William Reed Ltd Christmas, what can we expect to get out of a Christmas with restrictions, and where things are heading In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about Christmas, what can we expect to get out of a Christmas with restrictions, and where they see things heading. Tune in for a listen the latest episode of the Lock In podcast. 3526 The Lock In Podcast: Lockdown blues https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/11/18/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-4 In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast Ed Bedington, James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball talk about the challenges facing the sector in lockdown, how pubs can adapt and what the future might look like. Tune in to the latest episode of the Lock In to hear their thoughts. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:44:00 -0000 Lockdown blues full 1 4 William Reed Ltd Challenges facing pubs and bars during corona virus and government restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector. In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast Ed Bedington, James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball talk about the challenges facing the sector in lockdown, how pubs can adapt and what the future might look like. Tune in to the latest episode of the Lock In to hear their thoughts. 3788 The Lock In Podcast: The joy of customers, Trip Advisor and online reviews https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/11/04/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-3 In this week's episode of The MA's Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball talk about customer service, bad behaviour and their mutual love of online reviews, including the dreaded Trip Advisor. Tune in to the latest episode of the Lock In to hear their thoughts. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:09:00 -0000 The joy of customers, Trip Advisor and online reviews full 1 3 William Reed Ltd Opertors Heath and James share their frustrations with customers and how they handle online reviews In this week's episode of The MA's Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball talk about customer service, bad behaviour and their mutual love of online reviews, including the dreaded Trip Advisor. Tune in to the latest episode of the Lock In to hear their thoughts. 3455 The Lock In Podcast: Bad wine experiences, blind tasting and tier 2 https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2020/10/28/The-Morning-Advertiser-Lock-In-podcast-episode-2 In this week's episode of The MA's Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball talk bad experiences drinking wine, tier two and Ball is treated to a blind wine tasting, but will he guess them right? Tune in to the latest episode of the Lock In to find out. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:52:00 -0000 Bad wine experiences, blind tasting and tier 2 full 1 2 William Reed Ltd Chat about wine in pubs, tier two lock down and a blind wine tasting In this week's episode of The MA's Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball talk bad experiences drinking wine, tier two and Ball is treated to a blind wine tasting, but will he guess them right? Tune in to the latest episode of the Lock In to find out. 2877 The MA launches new Lock In podcast The Morning Advertiser's new weekly podcast, The Lock In, sees editor Ed Bedington and co-hosts James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball explore different aspects of the pub trade over a drink or two. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:20:00 -0000 The joy of beer full William Reed Ltd Ed Bedington (editor), Heath Ball (Gastropub owner) and James Cuthbertson (brewer and brew pub owner) launch the Morning Advertiser's The Lock In podcast tackling the subject of beer. The Morning Advertiser's new weekly podcast, The Lock In, sees editor Ed Bedington and co-hosts James Cuthbertson and Heath Ball explore different aspects of the pub trade over a drink or two. 2987 From field to fork: how the food and drink supply chain has been affected by coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic has struck every aspect of life across the UK and the world, but what does that mean for our food and drink supplies now – and once some form of normality resumes following the lockdown? Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:56:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The coronavirus pandemic has struck every aspect of life across the UK and the world, but what does that mean for our food and drink supplies now – and once some form of normality resumes following the lockdown? 3300 PODCAST: Why one pub stayed open and one shut during the coronavirus outbreak Two operators talk about the realities of operating or closing their pubs during the coronavirus pandemic in a special edition of The MA Podcast, which looks at the state of the on-trade amid the chaos. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:37:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Two operators talk about the realities of operating or closing their pubs during the coronavirus pandemic in a special edition of The MA Podcast, which looks at the state of the on-trade amid the chaos. 3469 Fuller's boss Simon Emeny on the future of the pubco In the fourth episode of The MA Podcast, Ed Bedington talks to Fuller's boss Simon Emeny about the pubco's future, threats to the trade and why we should be celebrating success. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:49:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd In the fourth episode of The MA Podcast, Ed Bedington talks to Fuller's boss Simon Emeny about the pubco's future, threats to the trade and why we should be celebrating success. 2873 Tanner brothers open to new pubs / JW Lees boss on the trade JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones gives his view on issues in the pub trade and confirms there are no plans to sell the brewery, following similar sales in the trade this year. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:32:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones gives his view on issues in the pub trade and confirms there are no plans to sell the brewery, following similar sales in the trade this year. 3576 Craft in gin is ‘an overused term’ says Warner’s Gin founder The gin boom is not over, says the founder of Warner’s Gin Tom Warner in the second episode of The MA Podcast. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:10:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The gin boom is not over, says the founder of Warner’s Gin Tom Warner in the second episode of The MA Podcast. 3820 ‘We’ll lose one big beer brand soon’ says Curious Brewery boss The boss of Curious Brewery Gareth Bath has outlined what he thinks the future of the UK's beer sector could look like. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:26:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The boss of Curious Brewery Gareth Bath has outlined what he thinks the future of the UK's beer sector could look like. 3387 Why frozen fish could be the new 'fresh' Working with frozen fish and seafood could help pub chefs meet growing consumer demand for a greater variety of fish dishes, be more creative and cut wastage, they just need to cast aside preconceptions first, finds The Morning Advertiser. Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Working with frozen fish and seafood could help pub chefs meet growing consumer demand for a greater variety of fish dishes, be more creative and cut wastage, they just need to cast aside preconceptions first, finds The Morning Advertiser. 1010 Carlsberg plans to buy UK craft brewery Carlsberg will buy a UK craft brewery to bolster its growing portfolio of smaller brands with an artisan British beer, The Morning Advertiser can reveal. Sun, 07 May 2017 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Carlsberg will buy a UK craft brewery to bolster its growing portfolio of smaller brands with an artisan British beer, The Morning Advertiser can reveal. 233 Soft drinks in pubs are getting sexy Soft drinks have arrived late to the premium and craft party, but operators must try to tap into better quality products now if they are to take better advantage of consumer demand for new and exciting non-alcoholic drinks. Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Soft drinks have arrived late to the premium and craft party, but operators must try to tap into better quality products now if they are to take better advantage of consumer demand for new and exciting non-alcoholic drinks. 129 Smirnoff vodka launches first ciders Smirnoff vodka has entered the fruit cider category with the launch of its Passionfruit & Lime and Raspberry & Pomegranate liquids – a blend of fruit flavours and vodka. Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Smirnoff vodka has entered the fruit cider category with the launch of its Passionfruit & Lime and Raspberry & Pomegranate liquids – a blend of fruit flavours and vodka. 190 Hyperlocal gins offer ‘massive’ sales opportunities for pubs, says gin expert Gin terroir is an emerging trend pubs can cash in on as consumers become ever more discerning about the locality of what they eat and drink. Sat, 14 May 2016 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Gin terroir is an emerging trend pubs can cash in on as consumers become ever more discerning about the locality of what they eat and drink. 134 Beer master: ‘Sessionable beers are losing out to craft’ Sessionable beers are disappearing as stronger craft brews have become more popular, according to Pilsner Urquell's beer master Robert Lobovsky. Mon, 02 May 2016 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Sessionable beers are disappearing as stronger craft brews have become more popular, according to Pilsner Urquell's beer master Robert Lobovsky. 157 Ice boss: ‘Don’t shun frozen food as inferior, embrace its money-saving qualities’ Frozen food should not be shunned by pub chefs who fear using non-fresh produce will taint their offer, but should embrace its nutritious and money-saving qualities. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Frozen food should not be shunned by pub chefs who fear using non-fresh produce will taint their offer, but should embrace its nutritious and money-saving qualities. 170 LISTEN: Pubs delivering 'pitiful' Asian food 'like buying flowers from a garage forecourt' Pitiful attempts at offering increasingly popular international cuisines – such as Vietnamese or Thai – by pubs are leaving businesses vulnerable to reputational damage, an analyst has warned. Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Pitiful attempts at offering increasingly popular international cuisines – such as Vietnamese or Thai – by pubs are leaving businesses vulnerable to reputational damage, an analyst has warned. 121 PODCAST: How to avoid food fraud in your pub Paying closer attention to your staff’s working history, especially before hiring them, could help prevent a catastrophic incident of food fraud in your pub, a leading food safety advisor has advised. Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Paying closer attention to your staff’s working history, especially before hiring them, could help prevent a catastrophic incident of food fraud in your pub, a leading food safety advisor has advised. 246 Wetherspoons’ food developer: ‘a winning kids’ food menu’ Wetherspoons’ food developer Sophie Jennings has revealed how the high street pub chain was one of the top pubs for healthy children’s meals on the Soil Association’s Eating Out report yesterday (21 October). Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Wetherspoons’ food developer Sophie Jennings has revealed how the high street pub chain was one of the top pubs for healthy children’s meals on the Soil Association’s Eating Out report yesterday (21 October). 123 Crimes against pub food? Top chefs reveal all... Two top chefs have revealed what they consider to be crimes against pub food. Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Two top chefs have revealed what they consider to be crimes against pub food. 113 Save the Pub Group Meeting: Full Audio Recording The Publican's Morning Advertiser's story on last week's All-Party Parliamentary Save The Pub Group meeting has evoked strong feelings among a number of licensees. Today, we publish a full audio recording of the meeting as a service to them, and the rest of our readers. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd The Publican's Morning Advertiser's story on last week's All-Party Parliamentary Save The Pub Group meeting has evoked strong feelings among a number of licensees. Today, we publish a full audio recording of the meeting as a service to them, and the rest of our readers. 2950 Save The Pub Group Meeting: Full Audio Recording Part 2 This is part 2 of the audio recording of last week's All-Party Parliamentary Save The Pub Group Meeting. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd This is part 2 of the audio recording of last week's All-Party Parliamentary Save The Pub Group Meeting. 3507 Luke Johnson's tips on running a successful business Businesses must be tech-savy, improve their service standards, and ensure their menus and designs are innovative if they are to succeed in the future. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Businesses must be tech-savy, improve their service standards, and ensure their menus and designs are innovative if they are to succeed in the future. 758 Encourage all hospitality staff to improve wine knowledge Pub and restaurant owners should encourage their British staff to take up a career as a sommelier to balance the level of foreign someliers in the industry. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 full William Reed Ltd Pub and restaurant owners should encourage their British staff to take up a career as a sommelier to balance the level of foreign someliers in the industry. 274