The Gastropub Guide is an independent hospitality blog with practical, field-tested writing on running a pub kitchen and bar with care. We publish clear guides for owners, managers and front-of-house teams who care about the small details that shape how a room feels and how a shift runs.
What we cover
Our articles focus on the everyday craft of running a venue well: setup and organization, service habits, tabletop and presentation details, and the routines that keep a busy floor calm. Every piece is written to be useful on the floor, not just in theory.
About the editor
Rory MacLeod managed gastropubs and busy bars for over a decade, and writes about balancing a warm pub feel with a kitchen that delivers.
Rory MacLeod leads the writing here, drawing on real hospitality experience to keep the advice grounded and practical.
Our approach
We write in plain language, avoid hype, and try to earn your time with genuinely helpful detail. If a topic does not add value on a real shift, it does not make the blog.