My Pub Glasswasher Broke on Friday Night: What To Do Right Now
It's 7pm. Friday. The bar is three deep and your glasswasher has just died. I've been there. Here's what you do, in order,...
Author: Shaun McManus
Shaun McManus is the licensee of Teal Farm Pub in Washington, Tyne and Wear (NE38), a 180-cover Marston's Community Retail Partnership venue with a 5-star EHO food hygiene rating. He has been recognised as Pub of the Week multiple times by Marston's and holds a Level 4 Hospitality Management qualification with 15+ years of hands-on experience. A qualified cellar operator trained by Vaux Breweries and Marston's, he also has extensive background in SaaS marketing and software development. He is the founder of SmartPubTools.com, the Pub Command Centre, the Restaurant Console, and RankFlow.io.
Pub Glasswasher Buying Guide 2026: Everything a New Licensee Needs to Know
Your first week behind the bar, someone will hand you a pint glass still carrying lipstick from three washes ago. That's...
Why Are My Pub Glasses Coming Out Cloudy? The Real Causes and Fixes
Cloudy glasses kill bar sales. Customers see it, they say nothing, and they don't come back. I've been running Teal Farm...
Classeq C400 Glasswasher Review: Is British-Made Worth the Premium?
We run 180 covers on a Saturday at Teal Farm, plus quiz nights twice a week and wall-to-wall sport coverage most evenings....
Cater-Wash vs Buffalo Glasswasher: The Honest Comparison for UK Pubs
Two names come up constantly when pub operators start shopping for a glasswasher under £600: Cater-Wash and Buffalo. I've...
Cater-Wash CK0400P Review: Is It Worth £300 More Than a Buffalo?
When you're running 180 covers on a Saturday and the glasswasher goes down at 8pm, the brand name on the front panel stops...
Buffalo vs Classeq Glasswasher: Which Is Right for Your Pub?
If you're running a busy pub and your glasswasher packs in on a Friday night, you'll understand very quickly why choosing...
Buffalo DW467 Glasswasher Review 2026: A Working Pub Landlord’s Honest Take
I've run glassware through a lot of machines over 15 years. Undercounter washers, passthrough units, machines that cost...
Best Glasswasher Rinse Aid for UK Pubs 2026: Stop Wet Glasses for Good
Wet glasses coming off the glasswasher is one of those problems that sounds minor until you're pulling a Saturday night...
Best Glasswasher for a Micropub UK 2026
Running a micropub is a different animal to a full-service venue. You're working with maybe 30–50 covers, a footprint...
Best Glasswasher Detergent for UK Pubs 2026
Running a glasswasher without the right chemistry is like running a pub without a till — technically possible, but you'll...
Best Glasswasher Deals UK 2026: When to Buy for Maximum Savings
Running 180 covers on a Saturday night, your glasswasher isn't optional equipment — it's the difference between service...
Best Glasswasher for a Busy Pub UK 2026: High Volume Options Reviewed
If you're running 300-plus covers a night, your glasswasher isn't a convenience — it's a production line. Get it wrong...
Best 350mm Glasswashers for Small Pubs and Micropubs UK 2026
Running a small pub or micropub means every piece of kit has to earn its space. If you're working behind a bar that...
13 Amp vs 3 Phase Glasswasher: What Does Your Pub Actually Need?
Most new licensees assume they need an electrician, a three-phase supply and a significant installation bill before they...
The Complete Guide to Taking On a UK Pub in 2026: Everything a Prospective Licensee Needs to Know
By Shaun McManus — Working landlord at Teal Farm Pub, Washington NE38. Marston’s Partnership operator. Level 4...
Timeline for Taking On a UK Pub in 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Dilapidations UK: Protect Your Finances
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
EHO Inspection for Pubs UK 2026: What They Check
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Critical Questions to Ask Your BDM Before Signing
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Is Star Pubs Worth It in 2026?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pubco Ingoing Costs Compared 2026: Which Is Cheapest?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Stonegate Group Review 2026: Tenant Support and Real Costs
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
When Your Pubco Gets It Wrong: Tenancy Dispute Resolution
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Community Pub vs Destination Pub: The Financial Reality
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
What Is a Pub Tenancy Agreement UK?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Wet vs Dry GP%: What Numbers Should Look Like
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Staff Handbook: Legal Requirements 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Marston’s Ordering System: How It Works and What to Know
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Understanding Marston’s CRP: The Community Retail Partnership Model
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Understanding Pub Management Agreements UK
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Due Diligence UK: What to Check Before Taking On Any Tenancy
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Apply for a Premises Licence UK in 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Food Hygiene Requirements for UK Pubs 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Refurbishment Budget UK: Real Costs Broken Down
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Understanding Pub Stock Valuation and SAV in 2026
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Assess a Pub Tenancy Opportunity: The Complete Checklist
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pubco vs Freehold: Which Path Wins for New Operators?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Pub Rent Review UK 2026: Challenge Your Valuation
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Pub Tenancy Break Clause UK: What It Means and When to Use It
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Assess a Pub Location: Demographics, Competition, Footfall
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
What Admiral Taverns Tenants Really Think in 2026
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
25 Things to Check When Viewing a Pub UK
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Till System Setup Before Opening Your Pub
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Best Pubco for First-Time Licensees UK 2026
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Is a Marston’s CRP Pub Actually Profitable?
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
I Want to Run a Pub — Where Do I Start UK 2026?
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...
Fair Maintainable Trade: How Pubcos Calculate Your Rent
For a complete overview of the process, read our complete guide to taking on a UK pub in 2026. Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub...
Why Most Pubs Fail Year One: Cash Flow Reality
Written by Shaun Mcmanus Pub licensee at Teal Farm Pub Washington NE38. Marston's CRP. 5-star EHO. NSF audit passed March...