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DIRECTORY
Supplier categories that matter
The highest-value trade suppliers, grouped so you find the right partner fast.
CALCULATORS
Free tools that pay for themselves
Quick, no-nonsense calculators built for real cellar and kitchen maths.
KNOW-HOW
Popular guides
QUICK ANSWERS
Straight answers to trade questions
Answer-first, then the detail. No filler.
Can pubs buy alcohol from supermarkets to resell?
Usually no. Resale normally needs trade supply. Here’s the detail and the exceptions.
What are the legal spirit measures in a UK pub?
25ml or 35ml, plus set beer and wine measures. Display rules apply.
Do I need a personal licence to run a pub?
Yes, to authorise alcohol sales, with a designated premises supervisor.
Can under-18s work behind a bar?
Yes, with conditions. Each sale must be approved by a responsible person.
RECOMMENDED
Reviews and recommended systems
Independent comparisons of the systems the trade actually uses.
DRINKS
Cocktails & drinks specs
Consistent serves your team can actually make. Specs, garnish and cost.
FROM BEHIND THE BAR
Real experience, not theory
Every guide and review is grounded in real time spent running licensed venues. The stuff that only shows up on a wet Friday when a line blows or a delivery turns up short.
"Catch small cellar issues early and you save money, downtime and a compliance headache."
Placeholder pull-quote from the Experience Bank.
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INDUSTRY
Latest industry updates
NEWS
Draught duty changes: what pubs need to know
Placeholder summary of the latest duty update and its impact on GP.
NEWS
Minimum wage rise and rota planning
How the new rates affect staffing costs and scheduling.
NEWS
Energy market update for hospitality
Where wholesale prices sit and whether to fix now.