Other operators

St Austell Brewery back in profit post-Covid

11-May-2022 By Gary Lloyd

South-west-based brewer and pub operator St Austell Brewery has reported a strong recovery and a return to profitability in 2021 after the impact of the pandemic.

Carlsberg Marston's pledges zero carbon footprint at its breweries

10-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has pledged to achieve a zero carbon footprint and water waste at its breweries by 2030, according to a new sustainability report released today (Tuesday 10 May).

Licensees celebrate 43 years behind the bar

04-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Licensees of the Anchor in Sevenoaks, Kent, have celebrated their 43rd anniversary behind the bar as they opt to sign another 10-year contract with pubco Admiral Taverns.

Concept Taverns set to open 11th venue after £250k revamp

25-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Yorkshire-based bar operator Concept Taverns is set to open its latest site that will boast more than 100 varieties of gin and 20-plus draught lines on 19 May after a £250,000 renovation.

Admiral Taverns site reopens following £300,000 investment

22-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

An Admiral Taverns community pub has reopened following a combined in investment of £300,000 from the pub company and new licensee, Evan Eksteen.

Hall & Woodhouse returns to profitability

19-Apr-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

South England-based business Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) has returned to profitability with an underlying profit before tax of £1.6m in the 2021/22 financial year, after a loss previous period of £10.5m.

Fuller's celebrates Pride of Fuller's awards

13-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Large multi-site pub operator Fuller, Smith and Turner has celebrated the Pride of Fuller's awards after receiving more than 250 nominations and selecting 20 winners.

Operators & consumers 'feeling squeezed' amid 'tsunami' of price increases

12-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Almost four in 10 consumers are worried about their finances, according to new research conducted by University College London (UCL), with operators noticing customers “feeling squeezed” as the cost of living continues to rise.

Cunning operators open Snooty Fox for third site

11-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Greedy Gordons Pub Group has opened its third site in Northamptonshire, following a £500,000 refurbishment.

Soaring energy prices poses bigger threat than the pandemic

08-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The rising cost of energy poses a bigger threat to the sector than the pandemic with no help on the horizon, one operator has claimed.

Business leaders' confidence rise but cost pressures threatens recovery

05-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Multi-site restaurant, pub, and bar leaders are six percentage points more assured about the future than last year, with 65% now confident about the next 12 months of the market, according to the latest CGA and Fourth’s Business Leaders’ Survey.

Diageo invests more than £40m into Guinness production sites

04-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Diageo has planned a £40.5m investment to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, Cheshire to support the growth of Guinness Draught and Guinness Zero.

Hospitality sector entering 'catastrophic period'

01-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs have had no breathing time following the pandemic as rising costs pose multiple challenges for operators who have survived by “the skin of their teeth” with the potential for a "catastrophic" and "very tough" year ahead, according...

Shepherd Neame achieves ‘strong rebound’ in sales

30-Mar-2022 By Georgi Gyton, MCA

Shepherd Neame achieved a “strong rebound” in sales in the first half of FY2021, with revenue recovering to pre-pandemic levels.

Opinion

'Hospitality left out in the cold by Chancellor's failure to plan'

28-Mar-2022 By Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester

As is so often the case with big fiscal events, what is missing from a speech is just as important, if not more so, than what is actually said.

Marston’s increases pint prices, Joule’s holds fire

21-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Brewer and pub operator Marston’s has raised it pint prices by between 20p and 45p as economic headwinds hit the sector.

Admiral Taverns appoints software firm to integrate Hawthorn estate

16-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Admiral Taverns has appointed Ocean Dynamics to implement new software that will integrate the Hawthorn pub estate it acquired in July 2021.

Dardis to leave Young's

16-Mar-2022 By Ed Bedington

Young’s boss Patrick Dardis has announced plans to step down from the role after six years, to be replaced by chief operating office Simon Dodd.

Operator sees electricity quote soar by 250%

10-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs need help with their energy bills now before it’s too late, according to the Bath Pub Company managing director Joe Cussens.

Nightclub reopens as sports bar after £370k revamp

10-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

A former nightclub has been transformed into a sports bar after a £370,000 investment from Admiral Taverns and the site’s licensees.

One of England's oldest pubs restored to 'former glory'

09-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

One of England’s oldest pubs has reopened following its forced closure in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

RedCat estate tips over 100 sites

09-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The investment vehicle founded by former Greene King boss Rooney Anand, RedCat Pub Company has added to its portfolio with the Wynnstay Hotel & Spa, building on its existing estate of more than 1,000 hotel rooms.

No delivery from Calor Gas forces pub to close

07-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A Kent pub was forced to close for a few days after Calor Gas failed to top up gas levels, which the managing director of the pub group has claimed was “not forgivable”.

Craft breweries unite to raise funds for Ukraine

04-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Europe’s craft breweries, cider makers and wineries are coming together to raise funds and show solidarity for the Ukrainian people, as the ninth day of Russia’s invasion dawns.

NWTC to open Botanist site in Edinburgh

02-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Bar-restaurant operator New World Trading Company (NWTC) will open a Botanist site in the St James Quarter area of Edinburgh later this year.

Property round-up

£121k revamp of Herts GK pub and boutique pub with rooms opens in Newbury

01-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The latest property news includes Greene King Pub Partners’ renovation of a village pub in Hertfordshire, Red Lion Holdings’ restoration of a site with boutique pub and rooms in Berkshire, a new Punch Pubs site and London Fields Brewery site placed on...

St Austell ‘planning to grow estate to more than 200 pubs’

28-Feb-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

South-west based business St Austell is looking to expand its portfolio over the next few years, boss Kevin Georgel has said.

Jonathon Swaine returns to pub sector

22-Feb-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany, MCA

Shepherd Neame has announced the appointment of Jonathon Swaine as managing director of its pubs business.

Shepherd Neame scores four-year deal with Bromley Football Club

18-Feb-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Shepherd Neame has secured a new four-year pouring rights partnership with National League team Bromley Football Club.

Village pub reopening inspired by community

16-Feb-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Community power has seen a popular Cambridgeshire village pub reopen thanks to new licensees and Admiral Taverns.

St Austell Brewery launches six-figure recruitment campaign

15-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Independent brewery and pub company, St Austell Brewery, has launched a six-figure campaign to attract new talent to the hospitality industry and highlight the adventures in store for employees who choose to work in the South-West.

'Proper boozer' to be sold via raffle

15-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Licensees in Birkenhead have decided to sell their pub via raffle in the hope the “proper boozer” will stay at the heart of the local community.

2021 'harder than first year of pandemic' says Wells & Co

09-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pub operator Wells & Co has reported a sales income decrease of £8m, totalling £30.5m to the year ending 3 October 2021.

Inn Collection Group completes its first acquisition of 2022

07-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Award-winning northern pub group the Inn Collection Group has completed its first acquisition of 2022 with the purchase of the Glenridding Hotel in Ullswater, the Lake District.

RedCat grows accommodation offer with latest acquisition

07-Feb-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Former Greene King boss Rooney Anand’s pub investment vehicle RedCat Pub Company has acquired the Crown Hotel in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, taking its portfolio to approximately 100 sites.

Pubs in 'fragile state' as 1 in 3 left with no cash reserves

04-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs have been left in a ‘fragile state’ with no cash reserves, forcing some to consider ceasing trade as one in 10 licensees believe their business is currently unviable, according to the latest British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) member survey.

CAMRA launches consultation to drive inclusivity

02-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has launched a consultation into inclusivity, diversity and equality within the organisation and at its events, in response to discussions in the wider beer and pub industry regarding continuing prevalence of discrimination and...

Stonegate Group raises £315k for British Heart Foundation

01-Feb-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Stonegate Group has raised £315,000 for the British Heart Foundation through fundraising activities across its managed estate.

Drinks sales down 11% in the week to Saturday 22 January

31-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants were down 11% in the week to Saturday 22 January when compared with the same week in 2019, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker.

St Austell invests £2m in 14th century pub

31-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Brewer and pub operator St Austell Brewery is ploughing £2m into the refurbishment of the 14th century Masons Arms pub in Branscombe, Devon.

Pandemic taught operators importance of tech, loyalty and adaptability

28-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The coronavirus pandemic has taught operators the need to be resilient and adaptable, the importance of technology and who could be counted on as loyal friends and customers, according to licensees across the sector.

Greene King named most admired pub operator ahead of Fuller’s, Young’s and JDW

27-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pub operator Greene King has been named the best pub operator in the Britain’s Most Admired Businesses awards 2021.

Fuller’s confident as City workers return to its sites

27-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

London-based pub operator Fuller’s is confident about the future as City workers return to its sites, according to its latest trading update.

Wells & Co announces rent concession for its partners

25-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pub operator Wells & Co has announced a 10% rent concession for all its 130 leased and tenanted sites across the UK.

Inception Group to open another Mr Fogg’s site in late spring

25-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

London-based bar operator Inception Group is set to open a Mr Fogg’s site in Mayfair at the former Balls Brothers site.

Peach Pubs sees slight sales rise despite 23k cancellations over Christmas

25-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

In the five weeks of Christmas and New Year, Peach Pubs was up 3.1% on 2019 with like-for-like sales compared to 2019 increasing by 21% in the six months to 2 January, 26% over the summer, 10% in autumn and 3% at Christmas.

Saturday 4 December most profitable trading day

20-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pub sales were down 29.2% in December 2021 when compared to 2019 with New Year’s Eve sales down some 30%, however staff headcounts and hours worked were in good stead, the latest Fourth Hospitality Report has shown.

Robinsons will invest £12m to relocate brewery, staff and all operations to one site

20-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Robinsons Brewery is set to invest more than £12m to relocate its Stockport town centre brewing and head office operations to its packaging centre site in Bredbury.

Inn Collection Group secures £42m funding for renovation and expansion

18-Jan-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator The Inn Collection Group has secured an additional £42m funding from OakNorth Bank to revamp about half of its 26 sites and develop its property portfolio.

Brewhouse & Kitchen saw a 'valiant performance' during December

18-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Brewhouse & Kitchen saw a growth of 8.9% across the last quarter of 2021 despite a disappointing and frustrating December period.