Table 2.

Description of the process evaluation

Group	Process Point & Method	Aims
Stakeholders in the NTE with respect to: • the governance of the NTE • the sale of alcohol • the prevention of alcohol related harm and disorder	Pre-intervention Semi-structured interview	• Views on intervention approaches and acceptability
Bar staff from premises in the study areas - not necessarily premises in the study	Pre-intervention Semi-structured interview	• Views on intervention approaches and acceptability
Premises Auditors/Street Surveyors	Post-intervention Focus Group	• Street survey protocols for future trials
Premises representative* (Intervention arm)	Post-intervention Semi-structured interview	• Views on intervention theory and acceptability • Contextual influences on implementation • Fidelity to action plans
Premises representative1 (Control arm)	Post-intervention Semi-structured interview	• Assess contamination within double blind design

* Usually the Premises manager