What Every Aspiring Pub Owner Should Know: Insights From Adam & Adam. The Minds Behind The Hare & Hounds and The Plough

In this episode, Adam Regan and Adam Johnson share the evolution of their pubs—the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath and the Plough Harborne—in Birmingham's nightlife and hospitality scene. The conversation explores how Medicine Bar, a landmark spot in Digbeth, influenced the local culture and the impact of venues like Circo and 52 Degrees North. They delve into the challenges and successes of running a pub, the importance of passionate staff, and the shifting dynamics of the hospitality industry. The partnership between the Hare and Hounds and the Plough highlights their commitment to great food, music, and community engagement while navigating the pressures of rising costs and competition. 00:00 The Rise of Medicine Bar 01:10 Rivalry and Collaboration: Circa and Medicine Bar 01:57 From Record Shops to DJ Bars 08:34 The Birth of Leftfoot and Club Culture 09:17 The Evolution of The Plough 11:56 Challenges and Triumphs in Hospitality 16:05 The Independent Scene in Birmingham 21:37 Struggles in the Pub Industry 31:02 The Hare and Hounds: A New Beginning 32:26 Exploring the Venue's History and Initial Challenges 33:13 Transforming the Junk Room into Venue Two 34:37 Memorable Performances and Rising Stars 37:02 Introducing Food and Forming Key Partnerships 39:00 Expanding Operations and Embracing New Opportunities 41:46 Collaborating with The Plough Team 44:53 Future Plans and Vision for the Venue 49:02 Fun and Lighthearted Q&A Socials Hare & Hounds Insta- https://www.instagram.com/hareandhoundsbrum/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hareandhoundskingsheath/ X- https://x.com/hareandhounds/ Website- https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/ The Plough Insta- https://www.instagram.com/ploughharborne/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/plough.harborne Website- https://theploughharborne.co.uk/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk