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walkaboutbars.co.ukRating based on 36 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Walkabout
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Walkabout pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
64% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Walkabout pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Walkabout get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Walkabout pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Walkabout?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 91% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people worry about their hours
Do workers at Walkabout worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Walkabout workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
36% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Walkabout workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Walkabout?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Walkabout managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
70% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do people work the same number they are contracted for at Walkabout?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
73% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Walkabout feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Walkabout get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
64% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Walkabout?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Walkabout recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Walkabout?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Walkabout is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Walkabout ranks
Walkabout ranks joint 119th to work for out of pubs and bars.
- 119= Upham Inns
- 119= Walkabout
- 121 Coyote Ugly
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 February 2026.
Walkabout job reviews
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Best thing
friendly staff and some management.
Worst thing
lack of compassion by certain management when it comes to taking leave for personal reasons
certain management not caring about the company or their site due to wanting toi leave. creating a damino of lack of caring (why should we care if so in so doesnt)
getting rota last minute/ a day or so before the start of that work week. meaning we cant plan much or if we do we are having to hope the rota and shifts are the same as the week beforeBar team member at Walkabout, September 2023
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Best thing
Friendly team, friendly managers
Worst thing
Customers can be rude and make work unenjoyable. Often don’t get a break due to lack of staff.
Team leader at Walkabout, May 2023
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Walkabout employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 11 Walkabout employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 11 Walkabout employees