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Hospitality agencies.

Hospitality marketing is the creative and media work that drives demand for hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, events venues, and members clubs. It is distinct because catchment and footfall sit at the centre, OTAs and Google Business Profile dominate discovery, peak-trading cycles compress the calendar, and FSA rating rules plus the Portman Group code constrain the work.

At a glance
  • 177 UK agencies with hospitality experience
  • Across 34 UK locations
  • Reviewed 18 May 2026
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Socialtrend
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Based in Manchester, UK, Socialtrend is a leading digital advertising and social media consultancy delivering innovative solutions globally. Distinguishing itself through a unique approach to digital marketing, Socialtrend employs the latest techniques across a multitude of platforms to amplify brand visibility and interaction. This is evident in their viral campaigns such as the Roast Dinner Wrap

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gloversure
Independent·Chester·11-50 Employees

As a leading digital agency in Welshpool and Chester, Gloversure is celebrated for its dedication to transforming the online sphere. Pioneering in the digital industry, Gloversure operates on a foundation of creativity and transparency, offering an extensive array of services such as bespoke web design, custom development, eCommerce solutions, mobile app development, branding, and marketing. Our e

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Athlon
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

As a global brand and product design studio, Athlon is a key player in the international market. Working closely with enterprises driven by purpose, it transforms daring ideas into tangible realities. Athlon fundamentally champions 'Brave Ideas', acknowledging the transformational power of design and its potential to improve lives through innovative and audacious thinking. In Athlon's perspectiv

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LoudLocal
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

LoudLocal, a reputable digital marketing agency headquartered in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, boasts a secondary office in London. Specialising in delivering clear, straightforward digital marketing solutions, this agency is dedicated to addressing the unique requirements of small to medium-sized businesses at a local and global level. With an ethos centred around flexibility, LoudLocal shuns the con

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Studio Graphene
Independent·London·51-200 Employees

As a dynamic team of 130, composed of strategists, designers, engineers, and product managers, we proudly operate from our London headquarters, with additional studios in Delhi, Lisbon and Geneva. We collaborate with clients of varied sizes, from innovative startups to global household brands, adopting a human-centred approach in our operations. We pride ourselves on our agility and creativity, bo

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Strategy Plus
Independent·Birmingham·2-10 Employees

**A Heritage-Rich Agency with Core Values** Strategy Plus stands as a tightly-knit consortium of seasoned professionals, bound by our pledge to prioritise our clients' ROI over convoluted metrics. Our mission is to catalyse sustainable growth for the long haul while cultivating lasting partnerships. Since our inception in 1997, Strategy Plus has provided instrumental support in the growth trajec

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awesome.
Independent·Sheffield·2-10 Employees

We Are Awesome Ltd, a cutting-edge creative agency rooted in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, prides itself on an all-encompassing selection of services. These include content creation, photography, film, 3D modelling, animation, and bespoke web development, all meticulously crafted to convert grand visions into compelling brand experiences. Our strategic process, from initial discovery through to final

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KEANE
Independent·Birmingham·51-200 Employees

Specialising in bespoke design solutions for the hospitality sector, KEANE partners with owners and operators of pubs, restaurants, clubs, bars, and hotels across the UK. Since 1995, KEANE has underlined the vital role of customer experience in the hospitality industry. Transforming ordinary visits into unforgettable experiences, they convert first-time visitors into loyal advocates. This firm bel

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Shout Digital
Independent·Newcastle·51-200 Employees

Shout Digital, a leading digital innovation firm in the UK, inspires confidence in its clients, enabling them to make audacious choices in the realm of digital transformation. It designs state-of-the-art digital products that encompass web, mobile, and interconnected technologies. Esteemed clients such as Novuna, Parkdean Resorts, Northumbrian Water, Newcastle Airport, and the Information Commissi

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Catch Digital
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Catch, a London-based digital agency, is recognised for its proficiency in crafting superior digital experience platforms. This standout agency specialises in an all-encompassing range of services, including digital strategy, experience design, technology, and performance optimisation. Emphasising its dedication to accessibility and inclusion, Catch boasts team members such as Ann Pilbeam, who ard

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CB Digital Marketing
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

CB Digital is an all-encompassing digital marketing agency headquartered in London, known for its results-oriented, strategic approach. Our agency has secured superior Google rankings for hotly contested keywords by delivering personalised marketing solutions that cater to unique business requirements. CB Digital's open and cooperative methodologies empower clients with a thorough understanding of

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The Brand Tailor
Independent·Southampton·2-10 Employees

Based in Southampton, Hampshire, UK, The Brand Tailor is a distinguished design and branding agency. They are renowned for their strategic and design-centric approach, offering bespoke services in branding, web design, and marketing. Their eclectic clientele ranges from emerging start-ups to established multinational corporations. Their distinctive emphasis on crafting innovative and compelling de

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Freedom Search
Specialist·Preston·2-10 Employees

Freedom Search, a Preston-based digital agency, excels in crafting customised, visually appealing web designs that ensure user-friendliness. This approach aids businesses in captivating and converting their visitors into loyal customers. The unique selling proposition of Freedom Search lies in their holistic approach towards digital triumph. They offer high-impact websites, potent SEO techniques,

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Fenti Marketing
Independent·Sheffield·11-50 Employees

Fenti Limited, a prominent digital marketing firm headquartered in Sheffield, is celebrated for its extensive proficiency across various media channels. The agency provides a broad spectrum of innovative digital, creative, and marketing solutions, a quality that has garnered it a remarkable 4.9-star rating. With a dedication towards crafting bespoke strategies that clinch awards, Fenti has carved

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Dialogue Content Marketing
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

As a leading content marketing agency, Dialogue is strategically located in Norwich and London. With an illustrious legacy of over three decades, we're celebrated for our award-winning narratives. Our speciality lies in developing engaging content strategies and solutions across both digital and print mediums. We cater to diverse sectors, including luxury, automotive, hospitality, and travel. Dial

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Seed - Search & Social Agency
Independent·Brighton·11-50 Employees

Seed stands as a trailblazing performance marketing agency, headquartered in the heart of Brighton. Renowned for its inventive agency blueprint, Seed redefines the norm by extending a value-based pricing structure, nimble and customised solutions meticulously tailored to cater to the distinctive needs of every client. The agency prioritises enduring and meaningful growth. Furthermore, Seed has a s

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A Digital
Independent·Lancaster·2-10 Employees

A Digital, hailing from Lancaster, is a renowned web design, development and digital marketing agency. Our distinctive identity lies in our resilient and adaptable custom websites, crafted meticulously through our signature "Go the Distance" discovery process, ideally suited for lead generation, eCommerce, and high-traffic platforms. In addition, A Digital provides a holistic array of services enc

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Influence Digital
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Influence Digital, a pioneering digital and social media agency settled in the heart of London, has been spearheading the social media marketing domain since its inception in 2009. The agency is renowned for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions across a diverse range of sectors, encompassing entertainment, non-profit organisations, education, arts, and technology sectors throughout the UK. Wh

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Disturb Digital
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Disturb Digital, a premier full-service digital marketing agency, is strategically located in London. They distinguish themselves through a unique results-oriented methodology, effortlessly blending business objectives with innovative creativity to generate profitable outcomes, unrestricted by predetermined service hours. Disturb Digital provides an extensive array of services encompassing ad admi

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Punch Creative
Independent·Leeds·11-50 Employees

Punch is a distinguished marketing agency situated in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, recognised for their prowess in harmonising creative, marketing, and digital realms into a unified strategy that yields meaningful outcomes for their clientele. Prioritising their role as an integral part of their clients' teams, Punch offers bespoke assistance across numerous marketing domains to amplify brand exposure

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Propeller
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

For over twenty years, Propeller has specialised in aiding clients to overcome the critical obstacles that hinder their success and disrupt their peace of mind. Propeller takes pride in partnering with renowned brands such as Twinnings, Young's, Kellogg's, Aman, Boy Smells, and several others. Functioning as an integral part of your in-house team, Propeller delivers vital strategic advice, technic

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Favoured
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Indigital XYZ, a London-based, data-centric, top-to-bottom marketing agency, distinguishes itself by seamlessly integrating avant-garde performance methodologies with premier creative production. This harmonious fusion of creativity and analytics not only sets Indigital XYZ apart in the fiercely competitive marketing arena but also ensures bespoke strategies for its clients, yielding tangible resu

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Social Chameleon
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Operating from the heart of London and Sydney, Social Chameleon is a leading digital marketing agency renowned for its innovative Search-First Social Media® approach. Specialising in the amalgamation of social media strategies and SEO, they excel in boosting brand visibility and fostering engagement. Their extensive range of services, featuring content generation, Google Ads, and influencer market

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Digital Marketing Specialist
Independent·Bath·2-10 Employees

Digital Marketing Specialist Ltd., a London-based digital marketing agency, excels in delivering scalable, efficient digital marketing strategies across a broad spectrum of industries such as entertainment, ecommerce, and hospitality in the UK. Utilising industry-leading methods in paid media, SEO, analytics, and email marketing, the agency sets itself apart. Demonstrating a successful history of

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Editor's note
Hospitality is one of the more clearly-shaped industry verticals in the UK agency market, with 168 agencies in this index positioning here. The category splits into five working shapes: hotel specialists working independents and small groups on direct-booking and OTA-mix programmes; restaurant marketing shops covering chains and indies on local SEO, social, and GBP; pub-trade and on-trade activation agencies serving brewers and managed-pub operators; brand and PR shops working members clubs, private dining, and events venues; and F&B-attached integrated agencies that take hospitality clients alongside drinks and grocery work. Toast, Fenti, Clockwork Marketing, SideDish, Snack London, HoReCa, MeMo, and Propeller sit at the named-specialist end; The Social Shepherd and the larger integrated agencies hold the chain hotel and managed-pub group work. What makes the category distinct is the geography of demand. Hospitality is hyper-local: a venue lives or dies by a 1 to 5 mile catchment, weekday footfall, and the position it holds on the Google Map Pack. Distribution is OTA-heavy on the hotel side, with Booking.com and Expedia taking 15-30% commission on every reservation, and 63% of independent-hotel bookings flowing through OTAs in 2025 per Cloudbeds' State of Independent Hotels. Regulation is layered: the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme governs the rating sticker (mandatory display in Wales since 2013 and Northern Ireland since 2016, voluntary in England with around 69% display compliance), the Portman Group's sixth-edition code on naming, packaging, and promotion of alcoholic drinks covers all alcohol marketing, and the ASA's CAP code polices price transparency on rooms, covers, and packages. The shifts in 2025 and 2026 are stark. AI Overviews and Apple Maps have rerouted the "best restaurant in [town]" and "hotels near [station]" queries that hospitality used to win on traditional SEO, and 72% of AI citations come from pages outside the top three organic results. The ASA upheld bans on Accor, Travelodge, Hilton, and Booking.com hotel ads on 19 November 2025 for misleading "from" pricing, with parallel CMA enforcement under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 raising the stakes again. The BBPA projects 378 pub closures in 2025 (one every day), and UKHospitality reports around 89,000 to 100,000 jobs lost across the sector since the October 2024 Autumn Budget. On the upside, low-and-no beer hit 200 million pints in 2025 (around 3% of the UK beer market, up 20% year-on-year), Christmas 2024 trading was the strongest the CGA RSM tracker had recorded since May 2023, and UK hotel ADR rose 1.35% to £191.55 in 2025 on SiteMinder data.
Common briefs
Hotel direct-booking growth and OTA-mix rebalancingRestaurant local SEO, Google Business Profile, and Map Pack visibilityPub-trade activation across managed estate and free tradeChristmas, Valentine's, and summer peak-trading campaignsMembers club, private dining, and events-venue brand buildReview management, reputation, and crisis-response programmesAI Overviews and answer-engine citation for hospitality search
Regulatory landscape
FSA · ASA · Portman · ICO
rating display, price transparency, and alcohol promotion gate the work

Four regulators set the boundary. The Food Standards Agency runs the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme: display of the 0-to-5 rating sticker is mandatory in Wales (since November 2013) and Northern Ireland (since October 2016) and voluntary in England, where around 69% of businesses display versus 92% in Wales and 91% in Northern Ireland. The Advertising Standards Authority enforces the CAP code on price transparency: on 19 November 2025 it upheld rulings against Accor (ibis budget Birmingham), Travelodge, Hilton, and Booking.com for misleading "from" pricing where only a small proportion of rooms were available at the headline rate. Compulsory taxes, service charges, and fees that all guests must pay must be included in any advertised price. The Portman Group's sixth-edition Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks (in force since 1 March 2019, amended 2023) sits across all alcohol marketing in the UK with 12 rules covering naming, packaging, point-of-sale, branded merchandise, and promotional activity; particular appeal to under-18s and encouragement of immoderate consumption are the rules most often breached. UK GDPR and PECR sit underneath all guest-data work, with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 lifting maximum PECR fines to £17.5 million or 4% of global turnover.

Specialist signals
5 signals
of real hospitality experience
  • · GBP and Apple Maps fluency: knows how to win the Map Pack, manage review velocity, and brief photography that ranks alongside menu-level structured data
  • · OTA-versus-direct revenue-management literacy: can talk through commission tiers, BAR parity, metasearch bidding (Google Hotel Ads, Trivago, Kayak), and the actual maths of shifting share to direct
  • · Portman-code experience on alcohol clients: knows the under-18-appeal rule, the immoderate-consumption rule, and how to brief POS, packaging, and promo copy that will clear
  • · Peak-trading planning discipline: Christmas, Mother's Day, Valentine's, summer wedding season, and August city slumps all show up in their planning calendar, not as afterthoughts
  • · Local SEO and review-platform reputation playbook: TripAdvisor, OpenTable, Google reviews, and the on-trade press (Morning Advertiser, Big Hospitality, The Caterer) are named with case-study evidence
Sector watch-outs
5 to watch
in any hospitality pitch
  • · Hotel pitch with no view on the November 2025 ASA "from-pricing" rulings, no plan for how rate display will satisfy CAP, and no acknowledgement of CMA enforcement under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
  • · Restaurant brief answered entirely with Meta and TikTok plans, no GBP audit, no Map Pack strategy, no review-management workflow, and no mention of AI Overviews citation strategy
  • · Alcohol or pub work shown with no Portman code awareness, copy that flirts with under-18 appeal or immoderate-consumption tropes, and no view on how the campaign would clear the Portman Independent Complaints Panel
  • · Channel mix ignores OTA-versus-direct economics: no commission analysis, no metasearch view, no plan for the loyalty hook or rate-fence that justifies a direct-booking premium
  • · Crisis playbook absent: no view on how to respond to a TripAdvisor pile-on, a viral video, a 1-star hygiene rating, or a food-safety incident, despite this being a near-monthly reality in the trade
Frequently asked

What brands ask about agencies for hospitality.

5 questions our editors get most often, answered honestly. No agency-marketing speak.

Curated by humans

Specialist hospitality retainers cluster in three bands. A single independent restaurant or pub on a focused brief (GBP, local SEO, social, light paid) typically sits at £1,500 to £4,000 a month with an agency, with freelancers undercutting that on smaller scopes. A multi-site restaurant group, boutique hotel, or pub operator running integrated paid, social, PR, content, and CRM lands at £4,000 to £12,000 a month. Chain hotel, managed-pub estate, and members club work runs £12,000 to £40,000 a month for integrated programmes, plus separate spend on photography, video, paid media, and metasearch bidding. A direct-booking website build with booking-engine integration is typically scoped separately at £15,000 to £80,000. Christmas campaigns and venue-launch projects are usually fixed-fee at £5,000 to £50,000 depending on scale and media.