Could You Run A Pub?

Running a pub is the dream of many people seeking to give
up their day jobs and move into self employment. Whether it
is a public house deep in the countryside or lodged in the
inner city becoming a pub landlord is an ambition for many
folk.

Unfortunately though becoming a landlord and running a pub
isn't just a cast of pulling a pint now and again whilst
propping up the bar in the company of friendly locals.
Before you take the plunge into becoming a landlord there
are a few things to consider. Not the least of which is
that it is really very hard work!

Pubs are part of the fabric of the British nation.
Apparently over 25% of people over the age of 18 in the Uk
visit a pub at least once a week. Allowing for those who
make return visits, the British pub trade is massive. What
this means is that there is a massive marketplace. But it
also means that there is huge competition and, to make your
pub succeed, you have to make it stand out from the crowd.

More people visit a pub because of its atmosphere rather
than its choice of beer so creating the right kind of
friendly atmosphere for your clientele is a huge challenge.
And it is one that successful landlords invariably get
right.

Another vitally important task is to find the right mix of
entertainment. 90% of public houses in the UK serve food
and more people eat in pubs than dine out in restaurants.
Creating an attractive menu with well cooked food whilst
maintaining a competitive pricing structure is a difficult
task but one that needs to be met.

Apart from food, publicans also need to provide other
entertainment for their customers. Live music, quizzes,
video games, pool and outdoor play areas for the kids are
just some of the options. One of the traditions in British
pubs is for the landlord to field sports teams usually
competing in local pool, darts and football leagues. This
can entail sponsorship and providing post-match food. A
carefully planned and successful entertainment programme
will greatly boost the amount of money pushed across the
bar. So entertainment needs to be carefully planned by
anyone thinking of becoming a publican.

One massive consideration that must not be overlooked is
training both for the prospective landlord and staff. The
law in the UK states that anyone who wishes to sell alcohol
to the public must take and pass a licensed retailing
examination and hold a personal alcohol licence.

Training courses are overseen by the British Institute of
Innkeeping and can be taken at a number of independent
training centres around the UK. nyone wanting to run a pub
must pass one of these courses which are run at various
independent centres around the country.

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