Pubs & Bars
Red Oak Taverns secures £110m loan towards expansion
Red Oak Taverns has secured a £110m, six-year loan to refinance its existing debt and drive growth plans.
Nightcap to open dedicated Bar Academy
Nightcap, which owns the Cocktail Club, Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, is launching a bar academy training hub in London’s Camden Market.
Largest BrewDog bar in the world to open in London Waterloo
Scottish brewer BrewDog has confirmed that it will be opening its global flagship bar in London’s[...]
More than 7,000 pubs lost in the last decade
The number of English and Welsh pubs fell below 40,000 during the first half of 2022,[...]
Revenues recover to £253.8m at Fuller’s
Revenues have recovered to £253.8m at Fuller’s, despite the impact of coronavirus closures, restrictions and working[...]
Sales now ahead of 2019 at City Pub Group
The City Pub Group, owner and operator of 42 pubs across southern England and Wales, has[...]
Almost 300 pubs permanently lost in 2021
Almost 300 pubs were demolished or converted for another use in 2021, according to figures from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)."
Harness the latest trends at the pub
Although the British pub is rooted in tradition, going with the flow in consumer habits can help you stay afloat. Here are the current trends behind the bar and on the table
Welsh brewer Brains sells 95 pubs to Song Capital
Welsh brewer SA Brain has sold 95 of its pubs to investment firm Song Capital and partners.
Pubs expected to sell 90m pints during Jubilee weekend
Pubs and brewers are expecting a £105m boost in trade during the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday[...]
Marston’s reports first half revenue of £369.7m
Pub operator Marston’s reported revenue of £369.7m for the first half of its financial year, with[...]
C&C selling stake in Admiral Taverns for £55m
C&C Group has announced it is selling its entire minority interest in Admiral Taverns to Proprium[...]
Majority of students believe venues are not doing enough to combat drink spiking
Almost nine in ten students (86%) believe late-night venues are not doing enough to reduce the[...]
JD Wetherspoon anticipates ‘break-even’ outcome for profits
Pub group JD Wetherspoon is anticipating breaking even this financial year as sales slowed and cost increases hit the business."
Stonegate pleads not guilty to health and safety charges brought after student death
Stonegate Pub Company has pleaded not guilty to four health and safety charges brought by Durham County Council following the death of Olivia Burt on 7 February 2018.
Arc Inspirations set for major expansion after £19m investment
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to double its footprint after securing a £19m investment from BGF for a minority stake in the Martin Wolstencroft-led business.
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