Trusted by over 1,200 pubs, bars and breweries across the UK.
Victoria Hatton - Concept Taverns
Working with Professional has been a breath of fresh air, from the very beginning of the relationship the transition was made very smooth and seamless and since then any issues have been fixed and resolved quickly and efficiently. A great company to work with and would highly recommend.
Amber Wood - Cosy Club
We have worked with Professional for over 5 years and they’re a true partner to our business. Always accessible, responsive, and responsible, Professional not only understand the hospitality sector they also contribute to the customer experience and assist our Management teams at critical times. Professional operate in a different league to other suppliers I have worked with historically and are a pleasure to partner with.
Security That Fits Your Venue
A busy city-centre bar needs a different approach to a traditional community pub. A premium cocktail venue has different expectations from a high-footfall sports bar. We understand those differences.
With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality security, we know that the right Door Supervisors do more than manage entrances and maintain safety. They’re part of your customer experience.
That’s why our local management teams take the time to understand each venue’s atmosphere, customers and operational requirements, selecting security personnel whose experience, personality and professionalism complement your brand.
From Greene King and JD Wetherspoon to Lost & Found, Manahatta, Banyan and Dirty Martini, our experience spans the full spectrum of the UK’s pub and bar sector.
Supporting over 1,200 pubs, bars and breweries across the UK, we understand that every venue has its own character, customers and security requirements.
From traditional community pubs to premium cocktail bars, we carefully select Door Supervisors whose experience, personality and professionalism complement your venue and brand.
Whether you’re an independent operator or a national hospitality group, our local management teams deliver a personal service backed by the resources and reliability of a nationwide security provider.
Our expertise extends beyond pubs and bars to nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, quick-service restaurants, casinos and leisure destinations across the UK.
From casual hospitality environments to premium venues where presentation and guest experience are central to the brand, we understand that security needs to reflect the setting in which it’s delivered.
Whatever the venue, our approach remains the same: reliable, professional security delivered by people who understand the importance of customer experience.
How Can We Support Your Venue?
Planning a new opening? Getting your security arrangements right from the start helps protect your team, customers and premises.
Your requirements will depend on your premises licence, opening hours, venue capacity, customer profile and planned entertainment.
Whether you’re opening an independent venue or expanding your estate, we can help you understand your security needs and prepare for a successful launch.
Busy trading periods? Getting your security arrangements right in advance helps protect your team, customers and venue.
Your requirements may change with seasonal events, increased footfall, extended opening hours and additional staffing needs.
Whether you’re managing an independent venue or a national estate, we can help you plan flexible security cover for your busiest trading dates.
Reviewing your current provider? Exploring your options could help improve service quality, staffing consistency and confidence in your security arrangements.
Your requirements may have changed, or you might need more reliable cover, better communication or greater flexibility during busy periods.
Whether you’re looking for additional support or considering a complete switch, we can help you review your options.
Our Experience in Action
Security at Scale
Security shifts delivered
Supporting pubs, bars and hospitality venues nationwide, delivering 335,395 security hours with over 99% service delivery during the tournament.
Christmas Trading Support
Increase in security hours
Supporting a national pub estate through the festive period, scaling security provision by 42% across four weeks of Christmas trading.
Community Pub Support
Community venues supported
Providing tailored security across two community venues, with an average of seven officers per event and over 88 hours of deployment per event.
Looking for a Security Partner That Understands Your Venue?
Whether you’re reviewing your existing provider, preparing for a busy trading period, opening a new venue or looking for a partner that can support your future growth, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements.
From community pubs to premium cocktail bars, independent venues to national hospitality estates, we understand that great security is about more than having someone on the door.
It’s about finding the right people, maintaining consistent standards and protecting the experience your customers expect.
