Liverpool’s pubs are the vibrant heart of its communities, but for many landlords, the reality of a ‘tied’ agreement can be far from ideal. Obligated to buy products from their pub-owning business (POB), these tenants often face higher costs than independent operators. In 2025, with a dynamic market and the Pubs Code in play, understanding...Read More

The Scottish pub landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the full implementation of the Scottish Pubs Code 2025. This new legislation, enacted under The Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021 and brought into force by The Scottish Pubs Code Regulations 2024, introduces crucial changes designed to foster fairer and more transparent relationships between pub-owning businesses...Read More

Having addressed several core questions in Part 1, we now turn to additional matters that are equally important for both tied pub tenants and pub-owning businesses. Part 2 of this FAQ series continues to clarify key aspects of the Scottish Pubs Code, offering further guidance on implementation, lease processes, and compliance. These responses aim to...Read More

Are you a tied pub tenant or a pub-owning business in Scotland with questions about the new Scottish Pubs Code in 2025, your Market Rent Only (MRO) rights, or other related concerns? You’re in the right place! We, MDE Pub Consultants, have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you...Read More

Scotland is known for its rich pub culture, and Dundee, with its vibrant mix of historic locals and modern pubs, is no exception. However, behind the bar, many pub tenants have long faced challenges under tied pub agreements: restricted supplier options, rising costs, and limited negotiating power. In 2025, that’s changing. A new set of...Read More

2025 Scottish Pubs Code Reshapes Edinburgh’s Trade  A new era of fairness and transparency is dawning for pub tenants across Scotland. The arrival of the 2025 Scottish Pubs Code is set to level the playing field between pub-owning businesses and their tenants. For those running or looking to run a pub in the vibrant city...Read More

Are you a tied pub tenant in Scotland wondering how to gain more freedom and control over your business? The Scottish Pubs Code, introduced on March 31, 2025, is a game-changer, bringing with it the crucial right to a Market Rent Only (MRO) lease. This means you could soon operate your pub free-of-tie, breaking away from supplier obligations...Read More

As Scotland’s pub sector prepares for the implementation of the Scottish Pubs Code in March 2025, a central figure emerges in ensuring compliance and fairness: the Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator. This independent authority oversees, enforces, and arbitrates disputes under the new Code, safeguarding the rights of tied-pub tenants and ensuring responsible conduct by pub-owning businesses.  The Scottish...Read More

Aberdeen’s vibrant pub scene is on the cusp of a significant transformation, as the new Scottish Pubs Code, effective on 31 March 2025, reshapes the relationship between tied pub tenants and their landlords. This landmark legislation, designed to foster fairness, transparency, and greater control for publicans, presents both opportunities and complexities. For Aberdeen’s publicans, understanding and...Read More

A major change is now in effect for Scottish pub operators. The Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021 and the Scottish Pubs Code introduce the most significant reforms in a generation, reshaping the legal landscape for breweries and companies leasing tied pubs. This guide highlights key landlord obligations. Adapting to comply is essential for strong tenant...Read More