“Philip Davison has consistently shown he knows how to make a success of pub businesses. The independent judges for BII Licensee of the Year (acknowledged to be the toughest competition in the business) confirmed this, noting that not only was Philip the “finished article” but he has shown time and time again that he can create value and profit from a not particularly promising site.

“The systems Philip has put in place at the Sun in the Wood mean that it is not just all about him; many of these would be transferable to other venues. Philip is a thoughtful, methodical professional and is ideally placed to work with licensees to improve their businesses.  Indeed, BII has already asked Philip to provide this kind of support to its members.”
Neil Robertson – Chief Executive, British Institute of Innkeeping (BII)

“If the pub industry had its own Dragon’s Den, Philip Davison would be on the panel! “Your business is in safe hands with Philip; spending £250 is a great investment for the return it will bring to your business if you implement what he has advised for your pub. He provided me with a clear report containing helpful ideas that I refer back to all the time.” Amanda Baker – Licensee and Owner of ‘The Jolly Cricketers’ in Buckinghamshire

Amanda Baker was announced Newcomer of the Year in the 2010 Publican Awards

“You can become complacent very easily in this game, and Philip’s practical help and advice made us aware of our customers’ needs. For fun, good advice and an excellent knowledge of the trade, there is definitely nobody else I would use.”
Richard Taylor – Licensee and Owner of ‘The Huntsman Inn’ in Nottinghamshire

“Philip is a nice bloke who knows his stuff and is modest about his achievements! He gets his point across very effectively without being in any way pushy or patronising. “During the period of consultancy, the practical help and advice Philip delivered met all my hopes and expectations. There’s no doubt that he has considerable expertise in all aspects of running a successful pub business and is able to share this in a pleasant and personable manner.” John Staniland – Licensee and Owner of ‘The Horns’ in Surrey

“It’s good to see that Philip is willing to share his expertise and knowledge. Several of our own tenants have benefitted from his advice through consultations and our ‘Training Inn Excellence’ marketing course, which Philip has been tutoring.”
Charles Bartholomew – Chairman and Managing Director of Wadworth and Co. Ltd