A pub in Bristol was the first to put its Christmas decorations up this year, trimming the tree in late July, so if your thoughts are turning to tinsel rest assured you aren’t too early and this slightly Christmas-tastic edition of Inapub is here to help. We’ve got a guide to Christmas cocktails and festive mixed drinks as well some advice on decorating your pub for those among you keen to get the most out of the key selling season. There’s also plenty for those of you not ready to consider Christmas yet, including a look at how pubs can work with schools to the benefit of both, a gander at a Grade 1 listed pub in a train station and some ideas for the dessert trolley – or menu, if you aren’t quite that retro.