4 Ways That Pubs Can Maximise Summer Footfall
Summer in the UK, when it finally appears, brings a collective desire to soak up the sun, enjoy longer evenings, and socialise before the winter comes around. For pubs, this presents a golden opportunity to significantly boost footfall and revenue. While the temptation might be to simply open the doors and hope for the best, […]
An evening of fundraising, entertainment and dancing!
Last Friday, Bacta welcomed 130 guests to the 2025 Bacta Summer Ball at the iconic Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire. This year’s event raised an outstanding £23,000 for the Bacta Charitable Trust. The funds raised are essential to the work of the Bacta Charitable Trust, supporting the Trust’s chosen charities Rays of Sunshine and Little […]
How to generate increased footfall at your pub in the winter months
As we all know, the winter months following the new year can be difficult for many pub and venue owners across the county. Footfall is generally much lower, as customers tend to save money in January and make healthier choices. However, as hubs of the community, pubs and venues must continue to promote themselves as […]
Highlighting the heroes of the hospitality industry – Welcome to Behind The Bar
Here at SX Leisure, it’s not all about the products we sell and the services we deliver. We know how tough the hospitality industry can be for those who live and breathe it. We wanted to do something that would highlight and celebrate all the hard work and dedication of the people in your industry. […]
How can pubs capitalise on the increase in contactless payments?
Contactless payments are ever-growing. According to MasterCard, over 50% of all global transactions are now made using contactless. As a pub or venue, this cannot be ignored, as customer habits continue to change. Whilst it isn’t uncommon for your bar to take card, contactless and cash payments, what about the rest of your pub? […]
£20,000 Raised For Charity – Bacta Ball 2024
The 2024 Bacta Ball was held on the 28th of June 2024 at the picturesque Forest of Arden Hotel. There was no better way to celebrate 50 years of Bacta. Organised by SX Leisure’s very own Steve Hawkins, the event was once again a resounding success. £20,000 was raised throughout the evening for the […]
4 reasons to invest in a state-of-the-art audio-visual system for your pub?
Not every pub is set up to ensure that their customers can experience the biggest sporting events and enjoy the highest quality music. Here are 4 reasons why you should invest in a top-quality audio-visual system. 1 – It helps set the mood The atmosphere of a pub can make or break people’s perception. A […]
Bacta Golf Day 2024
On Tuesday the 21st of May, Bacta held their 22nd Bacta Golf Day at the prestigious Moor Park Golf Course in Rickmansworth. The event, organised by Steve Hawkins of SX Leisure, had 76 players taking part, which was one of the biggest fields Bacta have had for some time. It was however the first time […]
Our New Depot – West Sussex
At SX Leisure, it is important that we continue to invest in our business to make our customer experience as seamless as possible. This week, we are proud to unveil our brand-new depot, located in Washington, West Sussex. Joining our Witham Head Office and our Yeovil Depot as the third location in our business operations, […]
New Cat-C Fruit Machine – Inspired Vantage
SX Leisure is proud to supply the latest Inspired Gaming Cat-C machine, The Vantage. For more than 15 years, Inspired has been defining high-performing multi-game solutions and unmatched player experiences by providing a winning combination of innovative technology, hardware, and content to the gaming industry. Its latest advance, Vantage, is a server-based gaming-ready cabinet […]