Punch Pubs & Co

Punch strikes distribution deal with Marston’s

24-May-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Punch will change its delivery service ahead of its proposed takeover by Heineken and Patron Capital, following current distributor Carlsberg’s announcement to withdraw its UK delivery service.

Vauxhall site reopens following refurb

15-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

The Vauxhall Griffin in Vauxhall, south London, has reopened following a £337,000 refit.

Punch brings back free pint promo

12-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Punch has announced the return of its free drinks promotion in partnership with Carling, Stella and Rekorderlig Cider.

Punch updates tenants on Heineken bid

11-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Punch has emailed its tenants to tell them that the sale of 1,900 pubs to Heineken is expected to be completed before the end of August.

Six biggest tenanted pubcos to honour new planning laws early

04-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

The six biggest pubcos have agreed to honour new planning legislation ahead of it coming into force in July.

Investigation of Punch takeover extended again

21-Apr-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

Heineken's proposed purchase of 1,900 Punch pubs has for the second time had its investigation by The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) extended.

Punch honours seven pubs for community spirit

11-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Punch has praised tenants from the company’s Mercury division in the north of England and Wales in a special awards ceremony to celebrate top performance.

Star Pubs & Bars licensees back Punch takeover

31-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Heineken’s proposal to take over 1,900 Punch pubs received a morale boost as licensees from its tenanted-arm Star Pubs & Bars voiced support for the deal.

CMA extends investigation into Punch-Heineken deal

28-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its investigation into Heineken’s bid to take over 1,900 Punch pubs.

Punch welcomes care home residents with free carvery dinners

03-Mar-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pubco Punch has hosted a free carvery for residents and carers at its pub the Blacksmiths Arms, in Burton-upon-Trent, as part of an ongoing initiative to give something back to the local community.

Punch grows Village Pub & Kitchen estate

24-Feb-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

Punch has grown its Village Pub & Kitchen format to seven sites and is assessing its estate for the next stage of rollout, MCA has learnt.

Punch-Heineken deal to be investigated by CMA

16-Feb-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched an investigation into Heineken’s proposed acquisition of 1,900 Punch pubs.

Punch shareholders back Heineken/Patron bid

10-Feb-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

Punch shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the Patron/Heineken bid to acquire the company in a deal valuing the UK’s second biggest pub company at £1.8bn.