Property law

Number of licensed premises falls by 2%

06-Dec-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Britain’s number of licensed venues dropped by 2% in the 12 months to September 2019, new research has found.

Regional Report

What makes Leeds a good place to own a pub?

06-Dec-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Often described as the ‘unofficial capital of Yorkshire’, the UK’s third largest city is a northern powerhouse with a thriving economy.

Property round-up

Hawthorn Leisure buys Bravo Inns, Inn Collection Group’s Lake District debut and former Churchill favourite reopens

04-Dec-2019 By Stuart Stone

NewRiver REIT's pub arm bolstered its managed estate, The Inn Collection Group opened its 10th site, and Robinsons, Stonegate and Brucan pubs revealed pub revamps.

Property round-up

Admiral deal complete, Hawthorn plans £3m investment, fifth site for Star partner

26-Nov-2019 By Stuart Stone

Admiral finalised the purchase of 137 pubs from Marston’s while Hawthorn Leisure outlined plans to invest ‘at least £3m’ in its pub estate.

Community pubs plea for recognition in election

25-Nov-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Many community pubs act as a lifeline for residents of rural areas with little else around them. Ahead of the general election on 12 December, The Morning Advertiser asked the volunteers and publicans behind the bar at these sites what they would say...

Regional Report

Why is Wiltshire a unique place to own a pub?

20-Nov-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Even though its neighbours accept the plaudits when it comes to the West country, Wiltshire offers more than just beauty throughout its constituencies

Strangest things stolen from pubs

20-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

An ambitious punter may think it’s a great idea to steal a souvenir as a stamp of a joyous night, but the word ‘souvenir’ may be up for debate here.

Property round-up

Mitchells & Butlers preparing Scottish expansion

20-Nov-2019 By Stuart Stone

The operator of more than 1,700 managed sites, Mitchells & Butlers, is eyeing new sites in Scotland while Star Pubs & Bars, Shepherd Neame and Robinsons reveal revamped venues.

Property round-up: Mark Sargeant's Pickled Egg Pub Company acquires three sites

13-Nov-2019 By Stuart Stone

Gordon Ramsay protégé and pub operator Mark Sargeant adds three sites, while regional brewers Camerons and Brakspear expand managed operations.

Fight to keep Victorian heritage lost

07-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

Concerns have been raised after a Victorian pub was denied listed status to protect its heritage and deter developers who wanted to convert the site into flats.

Property round-up: Admiral passes 1,000-pub mark

06-Nov-2019 By Stuart Stone

A £45m deal for 137 sites from Marston’s has seen Admiral Taverns grow its pub estate past 1,000 venues, while there are new openings for ETM Group, Old Spot Pub Company, Stonegate and Ei Group.

Regional report

Why is Newcastle a good place to own a pub?

05-Nov-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Although known for being a party-time city, Newcastle has more strings to its bow than many may expect.

Pubs of Distinction set to leave industry

01-Nov-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Pubs of Distinction is selling its three free-of-tie London sites as the company is looking to exit the market to concentrate on other businesses.

Property round-up: Jamie Oliver site to become a pub and Channel 5's Hotel Inspector announces purchase

22-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

The site of chef Jamie Oliver’s former flagship restaurant and social enterprise, Fifteen, is expected to reopen as a pub after closing in May while Admiral Taverns has announced the completion of its deal for 150 tenanted pubs from Heineken’s pub arm.

Railway arch rent rises ‘could put breweries out of business’

22-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Several breweries have said they are hesitant to expand their current operations under railway arches despite welcoming the introduction of a new tenants’ charter.