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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several breweries have said they are hesitant to expand their current operations under railway arches despite welcoming the introduction of a new tenants’ charter.
Residence of many operators, including home-grown brewer Brakspear, Oxfordshire offers plenty to the on-trade with a growth in population on the cards.
Halewood Wines & Spirits has unveiled a 7,500sq ft site in Bristol while Stockport-based brewer and operator Robinsons has acquired three more sites in Wales.
Allegations that there was bias towards pub companies and their representatives in deciding the business rates system have been denied as a new report pushes for urgent reform.
Stockport-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has grown its pub estate to 260 sites, while Punch, St Austell and Shepherd Neame added new venues to their portfolios.
