Case Studies

We have worked with over 500 pubs since 2001 and have lots of experience, ideas and inspiration to share with you. Here you will find some case studies that feature a range of different initiatives. You will find that many operators may be happy to share their experiences with you if you wish to make direct contact. They are all immensely proud of the things they have achieved.

Latest Case Studies

Pear & Olive, Hildersham, Cambridgeshire

BACKGROUND The Pear & Olive is located in the small village of Hildersham in Cambridgeshire. Hildersham has a population of just 150, and no amenities other than the pub. The pub, previously known as The Pear Tree, had been closed for five years and the villagers had to fight to block a Change of Use…

Ferry Inn, Stokesby, Norfolk

BACKGROUND The Ferry Inn is located on the banks of the River Bure, situated in the small village of Stokesby on the Norfolk Broads, with a population of just 330, and lacking any amenities other than the pub. Stokesby is a quiet village approximately 9 miles from Great Yarmouth and 13 miles from Norwich. Licensee…

St John Inn, St John, Cornwall

BACKGROUND St John is a coastal civil parish and a village in south-east Cornwall, 3 miles south of Saltash and 1.5 miles south-east of Torpoint. The parish is opposite Plymouth, separated from it by St John’s Lake and the population is almost 400 people A few hundred metres north of St John village is an…