Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How Pubs Can Win with Gary Vee’s Social Media Strategy

Introduction – Why Pubs Need a New Posting Strategy Most pubs post the same kind of content: “Quiz tonight,” “2-for-1 Happy Hour,” “Book now for Sunday lunch.” It’s all sales. Customers see these posts so often they scroll right past. Gary Vee’s boxing-inspired rule flips this: jab, jab, jab, right hook. In other words: For … Read more

Gary Vee’s Social Media Playbook for Pubs and Restaurants in 2025: From Attention to Profit

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The Gary Vee Philosophy in Simple Terms When most people think about marketing a pub or restaurant, they imagine glossy adverts, staged photos of food, or the occasional Facebook event page. Gary Vaynerchuk (better known as Gary Vee) flipped that idea on its head. His message has always been simple: stop pretending to be an … Read more

Pub Events That Actually Work in 2025: 15 Proven Ideas Landlords Swear By

Themed Quiz Nights That Go Beyond Pub Trivia Traditional quizzes are good, but themed quizzes pack out venues. From Harry Potter to 90s Music or even Love Island, they attract superfans who bring friends. Live Music (But Niche) Generic covers don’t cut it anymore. Customers love theme-focused acts: Britpop tribute nights, acoustic indie, or throwback … Read more

Instagram Marketing for Pubs: The Complete Visual Strategy

How to turn your pub’s Instagram into a customer magnet (without looking like you’re trying too hard) Right, let’s address the elephant in the room. You’ve probably looked at your pub’s Instagram account and thought, “This is a right mess, isn’t it?” Maybe you’ve got three photos from 2019, a blurry picture of someone’s Sunday … Read more

How to Fill Your Pub on Slow Nights (7 Proven Tactics That Work in 2025)

Introduction: The Midweek Pub Problem Every pub landlord knows the feeling: weekends are busy, but come Tuesday or Wednesday, the place feels like a ghost town. If you’ve ever wondered how to fill your pub during those slow days, you’re not alone. In 2025, customers have more choices than ever — home streaming, cheap supermarket … Read more

The Complete Pub Marketing Guide (2025): How to Fill Your Tables Without Losing Your Mind

Everything you need to know about marketing your pub, minus the corporate nonsense Right, let’s get one thing straight from the start. You didn’t get into the pub business to become some sort of marketing guru who speaks in buzzwords and obsesses over “engagement metrics.” You got into it because you love the atmosphere, the … Read more