Last year saw turnover increase to £97.7m (up from £92.3m in 2023) with operating profit reaching £6.2m (a rise from £6.1m in the previous 12 months).
Amid ongoing challenges, Robinsons said it had remained resilient, continuing to invest in its pubs and brewhouse with the consolidation of brewing and product into one site.
Joint managing directors and sixth generation family members Oliver and William Robinson said: “We’ve take this year to strengthen and continue our momentum in the business.
“In our managed houses, we focused on consolidation, following several acquisitions in recent years.
“The trade continued to be strong, while we have invested and focused on delivering a great customer experience.
“On top of six significant investments in the managed house estate, we also saw the first fully electric kitchen, solar panels and electric vehicle charges installed across two of our managed pubs, as we continue our journey towards being carbon neutral.”
Company investment
The update also revealed the business has pumped millions into its existing estate and was recognised for its work, despite challenges.
“In our pub partner estate, we’ve invested £3.9m including transformational refurbishments at the Bridge End in Llangollen, the Four Crosses in Menai Bridge and the Red Cow in Nantwich," the managing directors added.
“Our dedication to our pubs, the investment and support we provide was recognised nationally as we reached the finals of the 2024 Publican Awards for Best Managed Pub Company and Best Partnership Pub Company.
“Despite moments of celebration, our pub estate wasn’t without its challenges as we saw a fire devastate the Smoker - one of our Cheshire pubs - which we have an 18 month project ahead to restore the Grade II-listed building.
“Alongside our pub investments, we completed our new brewery installation. The project was delivered within budget and we seamlessly completed the transfer of all our brewing to the new brewery in the first quarter of 2025.”
Furthermore, the bosses highlighted the importance of pubs to their communities and raised concerns about the impact of employment cost increases and the slashing of business rates relief on the sector.
Challenge response
“2024 set further challenges for our pub businesses following the Chancellor’s autumn Budget,” they added.
“In response to this we enhanced the business support we provide to our pub partners to prepare them for the impact of the increases in national insurance contributions and reduction in business rates support.
“We are confident in the level of support we provide, however remain concerned about the impact of these changes for the wider pub industry.
“Our sector provides much more than a pint - the social value of pubs cannot be overlooked and needs to be supported.
“The Government needs to look urgently at the cumulative impact on the changes they have announced and reduce the overall tax burden on pubs and breweries.”
The duo called on the Government to consult on changes and the impact they are having on the wider economy.
They said: “Additionally, as a family business that has reinvested profits throughout its history in communities and its employees, we are extremely concerned about the long-term impact the changes to business property relief will have.
“We urge the Government to consult on the proposed changes and to look carefully at the negative economic consequences that CBI Economics have demonstrated in its June 2025 report.”
