Welcome to National Pubwatch
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National Pubwatch is a voluntary organisation set up to promote best practice through supporting the work of local Pubwatch Schemes. Its aim is to achieve a safer drinking environment in all licensed premises throughout the UK.

See what people are saying about National Pubwatch on our YouTube page:

Emma McClarkin CEO British Beer & Pub Association – “National Pubwatch is an extraordinary scheme”. “We know it makes a real difference on the ground”

Daniel Davies CEO Rockpoint Leisure and Chairman of Institute of Licensing – “Pubwatch is an amazing scheme” “It helps to make a place safe and vibrant”

Tim Martin Chairman of JD Wetherspoon – “Pubwatch is a no brainer” “A great way of improving standards of social behaviour”

News in brief

Nearly 100 troublemakers have been banned from Plymouth pubs for anti-social behaviour

17/5/22: Story courtesy of Plymouth Herald www.plymouthherald.co.uk Pubwatch members ban 86 troublemakers from more than 150 venues for up to five years More than 80 troublemakers are currently banned from Plymouth pubs for up to five years, the city’s Pubwatch scheme has revealed. The bans relate to a catalogue of anti-social behaviour including making threats, […]

Wolverhampton pubs join forces to ban troublemakers

16/5/22: Story courtesy of Express and Star www.expressandstar.com Wolverhampton pubs and bars are coming together for a new Pub Watch scheme which hopes to crack down on troublemakers. Wolverhampton pubs are joining forces to ban troublemakers Under the initiative, people will be warned they face being barred from all licensed venues for anti-social behaviour and […]

Home Office Enough Campaign – advice for staff working in pub and hospitality sector

We have previously mentioned the Home Offices important Enough campaign to tackle violence against women and girls. As you may recall, the campaign encourages and supports people to safely challenge the abuse of women and girls. It highlights the 5D model , which includes a recommendation to Delegate to a member of staff if they see, or are subjected to, […]

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