NEWS FROM THE ALMR Expert Insights
Earlier this month, celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday took place, with licensed premises being granted an additional two hours of trading time. In the wake of this celebration, and with the European Championships currently in full swing and some outlets reportedly experiencing a 40% boost in trade, it is worth noting the integral part pubs and bars play to events of great national and international importance.
EARLY ADOPTION OF CODE NEEDED TO AVOID FURTHER CONFUSION
Following the publication of a revised Statutory Code for Pubs, the ALMR has welcomed the move towards clarification but urged the Government to implement the code at the earliest opportunity.
Kate Nicholls ALMR Chief Executive
ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said:
When deciding whether or not to extend licensed hours for the Queen’s 90th, Members of Parliament correctly acknowledged the success with which similar measures were carried out during the 2014 World Cup and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Outlets successfully opened later with a minimum of fuss, allowing more people to enjoy those events in the lively, and well supervised, atmosphere of a pub or bar, with a welcome boost to trade.
When it comes to big events, the UK’s hospitality venues, including the crucial late-night sector, are one of this country’s greatest assets. With so many of our customers enjoying the special atmosphere that can only be created in a pub or bar, the sector is something of a hidden gem. Last month I spoke to a journalist interested in the difficulties venues face attracting customers out
of their homes for special occasions. Increasingly, pubs and bars are taking their lead from the innovative late night sector and repositioned themselves as premium, exclusive options for customers. Instead of charging entry fees to watch, for instance, a football match, venues now promote the ‘experiential’ aspect of an afternoon or night out and encourage customers to book tables and booths and pre- order food and drink to ensure the best spot.
This sort of tactic, first employed by nightclubs, has made its way into the wider sector and is a great example of the way in which venues innovate. We are doing some good work across the UK and our MPs have taken notice. With any luck this summer will give us more cause for celebration and a chance to continue doing what we do best.
“The publication of the revised Code will provide licensees with some peace of mind and a sense of clarification on an issue that has dragged on for some time now.
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