Glossary

The pub industry is no different to many in that it has its fair share of strange abbreviations and acronymns. Here’s a brief Admiral Taverns guide to industry terminology to help you get by…

Pub industry jargon buster
AWP Amusements with prizes, such as fruit machines.
BII British Institute of Innkeeping.
BIIAB British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body - The leading awarding body for the licenced retail sector dedicated to developing and awarding qualifications to support the industry at all levels.
Dry led A pub that derives most of its sales from food (rather than drink).
F&F Fixtures and fittings.
Gastropub A pub that focuses on food.
Ingoings The amount of money needed to run a specific pub. This includes the value of Tenants fixtures and fittings, stock, glasswear and some working capital.
Lease agreement Typically the longer term form of rental agreement that can be assigned (sold on) to someone else.
NCPLH National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders – Essential in applying for your personal licence to run a pub.
Personal Licence Authorises you to supply alcohol, essential for running a pub. Full details are available from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 0207 211 6200 or www.culture.gov.uk
SWP Skills with prizes, including quiz machines and the like.
Tenancy agreement Typically a short term agreement for a pub.
Wet led A pub that derives most of its sales from drinks (rather than food).