Ei Group

Battle over lease expiration on ‘unique’ Brighton pub

08-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pub regulars have rallied behind the Great Eastern in Brighton after it was told its lease would not be renewed by its pubco.

Ei to give away 45,000 drinks to boost January trade

12-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Ei Group’s tenanted and leased arm Publican Partnerships is joining forces with some of the nation’s brewers and drinks companies to give away thousands of drinks next January.

Frontier Pubs opens eighth site

03-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pub group Frontier Pubs has opened its eighth site, following the partnership between Ei Managed Investments and operator Pioneer Hospitality.

CAMRA urges Ei Group not to sell pubs to developers

22-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged Ei Group to sell its pubs to other operators after news the pubco is set to sell its commercial property branch.

Ei Managed Investments announces Vixen Pubs partnership

08-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ei Managed Investments has announced the launch of Vixen Pubs – its 11th partner since inception in May 2015.

Alpine lodge-inspired pub to become Hippo Inns’ 12th London site

04-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ei Group managed investment business Hippo Inns will open its 12th pub, the White Haus, in central London, next month (November).

Ei considers sale of commercial property business

07-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pub giant Ei Group has confirmed it may sell the commercial property arm of the company, in a trading update.

Ei Managed Investments announces new Urban Pubs & Bars venture

05-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ei has announced the launch of Urban Pubs & Bars Two in partnership with Nick Pring and Malc Heap, the founders of Urban.

More than 250 pubs managed by Ei model Beacon

17-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Ei’s managed tenancy model, Beacon, now manages more than 250 pubs after the milestone was broken by a pub in North Tyneside.

Ei Group pubs saved by local communities

16-Aug-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ei Group pubs in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have been saved from closure after being bought by community groups.

Ego Restaurants agree second site with Ei Group

03-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A free-of-tie lease for a Cheshire pub was agreed between Ei Group’s Commercial Properties business and Ego Restaurants.

Welsh pub named Ei Group’s pub of the year

12-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A south Wales pub has earned top honours at Ei Group’s Awards for Excellence.

Ei Group partners with University College Birmingham to host food strategy training day

19-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Ei Group hosted an inaugural food strategy immersion day for regional managers and divisional directors as part of a new partnership with University College Birmingham (UCB).

Ei and Star join forces for National Pub Fortnight 2018

14-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

Two of the biggest pub groups, Ei Publican Partnerships (EiPP) and Star Pubs & Bars, have joined forces to promote and grow the 2018 National Pub Fortnight, a 14-day celebration of the great British pub.

EiLive events move to later in the year to support Christmas trading

07-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

Ei Publican Partnerships (EiPP) has moved its EiLive trade shows from spring to autumn to offer licensees support ahead of the crucial trading periods of Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.