Cubitt House Pubs directors Georgie and Sam Pearman to step down

Georgie and Sam Pearman are to step down from their roles as directors and co-chairs of Cubitt House Pubs following Young’s acquisition of the estate in April.

The deal was reportedly worth £30m and concerned eight Cubitt House London Pubs, including the Duke of Connaught, a ten-bedroom pub with dining rooms in Belgravia, which is due to open in 2027.

The Pearmans joined Cubitt House in 2021 and doubled its footprint from four to eight pubs to include the Builder’s Arms in Chelsea, the Princess Royal in Notting Hill, and the Barley Mow in Mayfair.

As directors Sam specialised in the operational side of the business, while Georgie was responsible for design, marketing and the redevelopment of its existing sites.

The pair will now focus on growing their Country Creatures portfolio, consisting of the Double Red Duke, the Mason’s Arms and the recently opened the Wild Duck Inn, all of which are located in the Cotswolds.

Georgie and Sam Pearman said: “We are incredibly proud of what the extraordinary Cubitt House team has achieved over the last four years. We have been fortunate to work alongside such talented people and are delighted to leave the business in a strong position for future growth under its new ownership.”

At the time of the acquisition, Young’s chief executive Simon Dodd said: “We are delighted to be adding this collection of iconic pubs and pubs with rooms to the Young’s estate. Located in some of London’s most affluent neighbourhoods, these premium sites align perfectly with our strategy to selectively expand our business.”

Young’s has 280 pubs with rooms in London and the south of England.

The Pearmans previously owned Cotswolds hotel and restaurant group the Lucky Onion but left the business in 2017 to pursue other ventures.