Who we help
Different venues.
Shared ambition.
You want a business that works better. We help you get there.
Practical hospitality consultancy for independent pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants. Choose your starting point — then we’ll shape the support around you.

From the first pint to the last orders.
Pub & Bar Consultancy
A stronger operation behind every great night. Practical support with your people, drinks offer, margins, marketing and the everyday running of your venue.
Explore pubs & bars
From the morning rush to the evening service.
Café & Restaurant Consultancy
Good food. Great service. A business that works. Support with menus, teams, costs, brand and the systems that keep everything moving.
Explore cafés & restaurantsWhat we do
Different venues.
The same hands-on support.
One consultancy, working across the whole business. We tailor the same core services to your venue, your people and your priorities.
A person, not a playbook
We’ve sat where you’re sitting.
I’m Adam, founder of The Nitty-Gritty. With 24 years in hospitality, I understand the pressure of running a venue — and the difference practical support can make.
Meet Adam →Good advice. Real action.

