The group reported like for like sales growth of 6.32% for the 52 weeks to 28 December 2025, ahead of the wider pub restaurant market.
Revenue rose 12.4% to £156.3m, compared with £139.1m the previous year.
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The company said the increase reflected strong trading across the estate, the acquisition of ten pubs in September 2025 and a short trading contribution from Blubeckers, which became a direct subsidiary in December.
The business opened one new Brunning & Price pub during the year, The Barn Owl near Farnham, which launched in December.
In its annual report, the company said the Brunning & Price offer had “proved timeless” and that the business had “consistently outperformed the market”.
It added that there was further growth potential through bedroom sales, with future openings expected to include accommodation where suitable.
Acorn pubs
A key part of the year was the expansion of the Brunning & Price estate through the acquisition of ten freehold pubs formerly operated by Oakman Inns.
The pubs are now being operated under the Acorn Pubs banner, a small collection of pubs and inns primarily based across the Home Counties, many of which offer bedrooms.
Brunning & Price said the sites were a “natural strategic fit” for the business due to their character and premium positioning.
Following an onboarding period covering systems, processes, food and drink, the group has started a refurbishment programme across the acquired sites.
Two pubs, The White Hart in Ampthill and The Grand Junction in Buckingham, were completed before Christmas, with the remaining Acorn pubs due to be refurbished during 2026.
The whole pub estate now sits under one operating area, with a focus on driving sales throughout the year.
The update builds on Brunning & Price’s previous comments that it saw significant potential in pubs with rooms, with plans to build a pipeline of new openings incorporating bedroom sales.
The group has also returned to the acquisition trail, acquiring the Jolly Farmer in Blacknest, Hampshire, after what chief executive Mary Willcock described as a “relatively quiet” 2024 for acquisitions.
At the time, Willcock said the business now had the financing structures and support team in place to step up single site acquisitions.
The annual report also notes the sale of four leasehold pubs to Urban Pubs & Bars, which completed in January 2026.
Outdoor trading
The company said trading had been supported by seasonal menu changes, event activity and strong outdoor trading during warm weather in early 2025.
It said established outdoor areas, alongside additional external bar and food service pods in some parts of the estate, helped maximise demand.
Investment across the core estate also focused on refurbishing existing pubs, improving outdoor areas and upgrading dining rooms to increase capacity and encourage longer visits.
Brunning & Price said higher national minimum wage rates and increased employer national insurance contributions had added pressure to labour costs, but said continued investment in teams helped support staff retention and guest satisfaction.
