Events

Summer Moments, Simple Campaigns: an inspiring idea bank for pub teams (May to Aug)

How to Run Successful Pub Events: A Complete Guide to Profitable Functions

Transform quiet nights into packed events. From planning to promotion, the proven formula for running profitable pub events that build loyal regulars.

Six Nations 2026: How to Make the Most of Rugby in Your Pub

A practical guide to screening Six Nations rugby in your pub. From setup and deals to converting match-day visitors into year-round regulars.

New Year's Eve for Pubs: Planning, Pricing & Promotion

How to plan a profitable New Year's Eve at your pub. Ticketing, pricing psychology, menu ideas, entertainment, staffing, and turning NYE visitors into January regulars.

Theme Hour Saturdays: Power Hour & Spin-to-Win Toolkit

60-minute Saturday bursts that lift pre-peak trade, use existing playlists, and feed straight into dinner bookings.

Friday Fizz or Street-Food Pop-Up Playbook

Turn the handover from after-work drinks into a sell-out street-food takeover with bundled spritz menus, partner-ready checklists, and ops flows built for stretched teams.

Quiz Night 101: Licensee Guide

Step-by-step playbook for running a 90-minute pub quiz that feels hyper-local, stays compliant, and fills the till every week.

Music Bingo 101: Licensee Guide

Hybrid quiz/karaoke toolkit with playlists, Canva cards, and MC tips so you can run 90-minute music bingo nights without marking.

Karaoke Night 101: Licensee Guide

Turn Thursdays into high-energy karaoke shows with the right kit, rotation rules, and compliance guardrails.

Family Craft Hour 101: Licensee Guide

A safeguarded Sunday playbook for running craft tables, card bars, and seasonal trails that fill the dining room.

Cash Bingo 101: Licensee Guide

Keep Thursday nights lively with a compliant bingo format that respects Gambling Act rules, protects your float, and delights locals.

Boardgame & Team Night 101: Licensee Guide

Blueprint for relaxed Monday/Tuesday socials built around cribbage, Shut the Box, and modern party games.

Pub Bonfire Night & Halloween: Events That Actually Work

Practical Halloween and Bonfire Night event ideas for pubs. Themed quizzes, family-friendly daytime events, ticketed fireworks, and seasonal food tie-ins that drive real revenue.

Pub Christmas Bookings: How to Fill Your December Calendar

Start filling your pub's December calendar now. Pricing strategies, deposit policies, menu planning, and a promotion timeline that secures Christmas bookings early.

Seasonal Pub Events Calendar: Year-Round Ideas That Drive Revenue

Never face a quiet period again. Discover month-by-month seasonal event ideas that tap into holidays, trends, and local culture to keep your pub buzzing

Restarting Your Quiz, Live Music, and Sport Nights for Maximum ROI

Bring back entertainment nights with better planning, booking systems, and upsells so they drive profit instead of chaos.

Quiz Night Ideas: 25 Formats That Pack Your Pub Every Week

Transform your quiz night from predictable to unmissable. Creative formats, round ideas, and hosting tips that create loyal quiz teams and boost revenue.

Monday Night Pub Promotions That Actually Work (Not Another Quiz Night)

Transform dead Monday nights into thriving profit centres with promotional ideas tested at The Anchor.

The Ultimate Pub Event Template for Guaranteed Profit Nights

Reusable event blueprint covering planning, promotion, pricing, and post-event upsells so every activation hits profit targets.

Midweek Pub Offers That Actually Drive Profits (Not Just Footfall)

Discover midweek promotions that boost both customer numbers AND profits. Learn from real UK pubs that transformed their Tuesday-Thursday trade.

Live Music Events for Pubs: The Complete Guide to Booking, Hosting & Profiting

Turn your pub into a thriving music venue. From open mics to ticketed shows, learn how to book acts, manage sound, and create profitable live music events.