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Instagram and Facebook for pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes: what to post, when, and how to make it bring people in.

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Social mediaRestaurant social media marketing: a practical guide for UK independentsWhich platforms an independent UK restaurant needs, what to post, how often, photos, captions, reviews, measuring it, and a weekly routine that fits service.11 min read
Social mediaPub social media ideas that get people through the doorPub social media ideas grouped by theme (the bar, food, events, staff, the building, local and seasonal) with example captions and a sample week of posts.8 min read
Social mediaHow often should a pub or restaurant post on Instagram?What Instagram's boss, Buffer, Later and Hootsuite say about posting frequency, plus a realistic weekly rhythm for UK pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes.7 min read
Social mediaBest time to post on Instagram for UK pubs and restaurantsWhat Sprout Social, Hootsuite and Later found about Instagram timing, why they disagree, and suggested posting times for UK pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes.7 min read
Social mediaInstagram captions for restaurants and pubs that people act onA three-part structure for restaurant and pub Instagram captions, with examples for roasts, quizzes, new beers, rainy days, match days and private hire.9 min read
Social mediaCocktail bar marketing ideas that fill the quiet nightsMidweek and early-evening cocktail bar marketing ideas, from menus and bartenders to events, plus the UK drinks promotion rules you have to follow.10 min read
Social mediaCoffee shop and cafe Instagram ideas for every day of the weekA week of coffee shop and cafe Instagram ideas that skip the cliches, with morning posting times, ways to feature regulars and example captions.8 min read
Social mediaFacebook marketing for pubs: why it still fills tablesWhy Facebook still matters for UK pubs, with Ofcom's latest usage figures, and how to use Page events, reels and local community groups to fill quiet nights.7 min read
Social mediaInstagram insights for restaurants: which numbers matter and whyWhat each Instagram insights metric means, which ones matter for a pub, bar or restaurant, and a 20-minute monthly routine for turning them into decisions.8 min read
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