The On-Trade Information

Hello, and welcome to The On-Trade, a new magazine-style platform aimed solely at the UK’s on-trade. Whether you’re running a bar, managing a hotel, importing or distributing drinks, or working as a sommelier, bartender, or mixologist, we aim to be your go-to source of up-to-date information and advice on everything relating to the business. The UK on-trade has undergone what is probably one of the most turbulent periods in its history. We aim to tackle all these issues and more; from how to harness social media to enhance your profile, to putting together a comprehensive wine list, dealing with the ever-changing laws and supply chain issues, and how to manage staff recruitment and other HR issues in these challenging times. We will be running profiles on some of the most interesting people in the industry including features on innovative, up-and-coming winemakers, hotels, and restaurants which have survived the pandemic, expert sommeliers’ advice on training staff, keeping a profitable wine list, and top tips from leading mixologists. We’ll be talking to importers and distributors on how they are overcoming the challenges posed by Brexit and Covid, and how they have had to adapt their businesses. On-Trade will also be highlighting recent emerging trends such as the increasing use of technology and things such as QR codes since Covid, and the changing regulations regarding tips. We will also be speaking to suppliers, producers, generic marketing bodies, and charities, finding out just what advice and support they can offer to the UK’s on-trade, not to mention looking into our crystal balls and finding out what the future holds for the sector.