The Science of Dwell Time: How Strategic Venue Layout Drives 2026 Bar Spend
In the 2026 hospitality landscape, the primary metric for success has shifted from simple footfall to “Yield per Attendee.” With rising operational costs and a consumer preference for “experience-based spending” over material goods, venue managers are increasingly focused on dwell time – the duration a customer remains in a venue before heading elsewhere. Recent industry […]
Milestone Hit – SX Leisure’s 1000th Pool Table Install
SX Leisure are proud to announce the installation of our 1,000th Pool Table. This means we now have over 1,000 pool tables out in venues across the South of England. Our Founder, Steve Hawkins, was at O’Neill’s Blackheath, London to grab a picture on this big day for our business. Dawn Clarke, Head of Electronic […]
How Interactive Darts is Driving Competitive Socialising In the UK
The Evolution of the Local For decades, the dartboard was a humble, non-negotiable fixture of the British pub. It was often reserved for the serious players who could instantly calculate their check-outs, making it exclusive to those who knew how to play. Today, the ‘local’ is evolving. The traditional pub, club, and entertainment venue is […]
How a Year of Challenges Forged a More Resilient Industry
2025 was a crucial year for the UK pub and licensed venue sector. The year wasn’t defined by low demand, but by a cost crisis caused by many factors including regulation changes, energy costs and changing behaviours. This crisis led to many closures and forced businesses to change how they operated. Although the overall pub […]
How Are Interactive Darts Solutions Hitting the Mark for UK Pubs And Venues
The United Kingdom’s hospitality sector is going through a period of transformation. While the traditional pub landscape is facing a decline in venue numbers, the remainder of the market is demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth. There has been a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour, where the demand for just a pint or a meal is […]
Getting Our Customers Ahead of The Game – Case Studies
Here at SX Leisure, our reputation as a good company to work with, and to work for, is everything. Our growth over the years has never been taken for granted, and we believe that our success is down to our exceptional customer service focus. To showcase our commitment to the pubs and venues we serve, […]
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. […]