Want to give up you day job and strike out on your own? Then maybe you have considered running a pub. Many people who have thought about becoming self employed have considered becoming a pub landlord. Whether it is a picturesque hostelry in a country village, or a busy city haunt, many people have dreamt of running their own pub.
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!
The pub is very much part and parcel of British life with a quarter of the population over the age of' visiting one once a week at least. Allowing for those who make return visits, the British pub trade is massive. That adds to the pressure of the typical landlord as the competition is also massive. A good landlord has to be able to fight off this competition and make sure his pub is the one to visit.
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.
As well as pulling good pints, a successful landlord needs to put on the mix of entertainment in his public house. Nine out of 10 British pubs now serve food, making them a bigger draw for people wanting to eat out than restaurants. So a landlord needs to put a n attractive menu together and serve great food while making sure the price of his meals is affordable. This is not easy, but if a landlord is to be successful he must be able to do this.
The landlord must also ensure that the entertainment he puts on will draw the crowds, be it pool, darts video games, live music and outdoor areas for families and children. This can also test the landlord's ability to secure sponsorship for certain events. This will entail a great amount of work, but the plus here is that if successfully done it can massively increase bar takings. So anyone thinking of entering the pub trade should consider whether they are capable of taking on these essential tasks.
Training is vital for any budding pub landlord and his staff. Before you can sell alcohol it is a legal requirement to gain your licensed retail exam qualification and be granted a personal alcohol licence.
Anyone thinking of running a pub must attend and pass courses run by the British Institute of Innkeeping. These are held in independent centres throughout the United Kingdom. - 30544
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!
The pub is very much part and parcel of British life with a quarter of the population over the age of' visiting one once a week at least. Allowing for those who make return visits, the British pub trade is massive. That adds to the pressure of the typical landlord as the competition is also massive. A good landlord has to be able to fight off this competition and make sure his pub is the one to visit.
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.
As well as pulling good pints, a successful landlord needs to put on the mix of entertainment in his public house. Nine out of 10 British pubs now serve food, making them a bigger draw for people wanting to eat out than restaurants. So a landlord needs to put a n attractive menu together and serve great food while making sure the price of his meals is affordable. This is not easy, but if a landlord is to be successful he must be able to do this.
The landlord must also ensure that the entertainment he puts on will draw the crowds, be it pool, darts video games, live music and outdoor areas for families and children. This can also test the landlord's ability to secure sponsorship for certain events. This will entail a great amount of work, but the plus here is that if successfully done it can massively increase bar takings. So anyone thinking of entering the pub trade should consider whether they are capable of taking on these essential tasks.
Training is vital for any budding pub landlord and his staff. Before you can sell alcohol it is a legal requirement to gain your licensed retail exam qualification and be granted a personal alcohol licence.
Anyone thinking of running a pub must attend and pass courses run by the British Institute of Innkeeping. These are held in independent centres throughout the United Kingdom. - 30544
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