Other operators

Acquisition grows Coaching Inn portfolio to 15 sites

02-Jul-2018 By Michelle Perrett

The Coaching Inn Group is to open its 15th site after the acquisition of the Swan in Stafford, for an undisclosed sum.

Award winning landlord saves Tonbridge pub from developers

26-Jun-2018 By Michelle Perrett

CAMRA award-winning pub landlord Matthew Rudd has saved the Nelson Arms, in Cromer Street, Tonbridge, from developers after the help from local customers.

Stay Original estate to double over next four years

25-Jun-2018 By MCA

The boutique inns and hotel operator Stay Original Company, formerly known as Draco Pub Company, is planning to add five additional sites to its estate over the next four years, MA's sister title MCA has learnt.

Red Mist launches apprenticeship schemes

25-Jun-2018 By MCA

Surrey and Hampshire-based pub group Red Mist Leisure has announced a partnership with Farnborough College of Technology to develop two new apprenticeship schemes.

Mentor Inns to sell nine sites

25-Jun-2018 By MCA

Mentor Inns has put nine sites across the south and south east on the market.

Shepherd Neame reveals 2018 pub award winners

22-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Pub operator and brewer Shepherd Neame announced the winners of its annual pub awards on 19 June.

Gherkin pub reopens after £200k investment

20-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

Bar and restaurant operator Novus has re-opened the Sterling, its City of London site at the base of the Gherkin.

MHALG grows portfolio with Brewery Tap in Liverpool

19-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

The Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group (MHALG) is expanding its portfolio in Liverpool with its second purchase in the city centre, the Brewery Tap at the site of Cains Brewery on Stanhope Street.

Pub luminary recognised in Queen’s birthday honours 2018

11-Jun-2018 By Claire Churchard

Ian Payne, founder and chairman of Stonegate Pub Company, has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours for services to the hospitality and pub industry with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award.

Fuller's acquires Bel & The Dragon

08-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

While releasing its financial results for the 52 weeks ending March 31 2018, Fuller, Smith & Turner (Fuller's) announced that it has acquired Bel & The Dragon.

'Niche sports' and new broadcasters: the challenges facing sport pubs

07-Jun-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser asked Stonegate Pub Company’s CEO, Simon Longbottom, to reflect on the past 12 months in sport, and to look ahead to the World Cup this summer and beyond.