Spring in Your Step – What Our Spirit Champions Have Been Shaking Up

This spring, things have been a little more colourful (and a lot more creative!) across Cheshire Cat Pubs, as our teams took part in our latest in-house challenge – ‘Spring in Your Step’.

Led by our brilliant Spirit Champions in each pub, the challenge was all about celebrating the season with fresh, vibrant cocktail creations – including a strong focus on low & no alcohol options too.

But it didn’t just start behind the bar…

The journey began with hands-on training sessions from two of our favourite partners, Double Dutuch and Campari, alongside a dedicated low & no showcase and a flavour pairing workshop. From there, our champions took the lead – developing their own drinks, training their teams, and bringing their ideas to life in their pubs.

The result? Hundreds of cocktails enjoyed by our guests, each one created, perfected, and served by the teams themselves

_Creativity, Confidence & A Bit of Friendly Competition_

Each pub brought something different to the table – from refreshing spritz-style serves to bold, flavour-led creations. There was even a little friendly rivalry along the way, as teams got fully behind their drinks and found their own ways to share them with guests.

For our customers, it meant something new to discover on every visit.

For our teams, it was a chance to learn, create, and take real ownership of what they do.

_Why We Do It_

At Cheshire Cat Pubs, we believe great hospitality starts with confident, knowledgeable teams who feel empowered to bring their ideas to life.

Our Spirit Champion programme is just one of the ways we invest in our people – giving them the tools, training, and trust to grow, while creating memorable experiences for our guests.