So, for those of you who have been receiving (and reading!) this newsletter for a while, you will know that, every now and again, I like to put together a little ‘Freespirit spy cam.’ It should come as no surprise to you that I am a huge lover of eating out. I have always been …

I know it may still feel like a while off, but over the last few months we have been busy crafting our next load of seasonal menus and it has really got me dreaming of the autumn months ahead. When autumn approaches with a chill in the air, I start to think of piping hot …

One thing I get asked about regularly (and with taking on The George this Autumn, I have been thinking more about recently) is work-life balance. Is it really possible to achieve work-life in the pub trade? It is a concern expressed by many who ever think about running a pub, and I think the idea that being …

Can anyone else believe we are in the month of August already? The first half of 2025 just seems to have flown by, and I am looking forward to some quality time with my boys during the school holidays. The juggle always feels very real in the summer holidays and this year will be no …