Operators

Greene King vows to improve social mobility

01-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Greene King has pledged to challenge the barriers of social mobility and provide a commitment to create the best opportunities from all backgrounds in hospitality, a new report has revealed.

Pub puts up over 100 snow-trapped travellers in makeshift beds

01-Feb-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

A Cornwall pub came to the rescue of more than 100 people yesterday (Thursday 31 January) by taking in travellers trapped by heavy snow – an act that undeniably shows the true spirit of the great British pub.

Heineken invests record £2.2m in pub upgrade

30-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Heineken and the East London Pub Co have completed a £2.2m investment in the Gun in Spitalfields, London – the brewer’s largest ever investment in a single pub from its Star Pubs & Bars estate.

Pub announces foodbank partnership

30-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

The Jolly Brewers in Shouldham Thorpe, Norfolk, has announced a partnership with King’s Lynn Foodbank to tackle the pub’s edible food waste output.

Table for two? JDW unveils ‘luxury’ £20 Valentine’s Day meal

30-Jan-2019 By Robert Mann

JD Wetherspoon is playing matchmaker this year by bringing back its £20 Valentine’s Day meal for two – that's perfect for lovebirds.

Stonegate’s biggest deals: a timeline of the pubco

30-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Formed in 2010 by private equity firm TDR Capital to acquire 333 pubs from Mitchells & Butlers, Stonegate Pub Company has acquired 88 sites in the past six months – growing its portfolio to 772 sites nationwide.

Ei expands school leavers scheme

29-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Ei Group has increased its training scheme to encourage school leavers into working in the pub sector.

JDW staff claim Brexit materials are ‘exploitative’

29-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

JD Wetherspoon employees have formed a group to protest the pubco chairman’s advocacy of a no-deal Brexit within his pubs, arguing “migrants don’t drive down wages; but wealthy, exploitative bosses like Tim Martin do”.

Coach & Horses opposes 'vanilla managed makeover'

28-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The licensee behind the famous Coach & Horses pub in Soho has pushed back against Fuller’s intentions to take over the lease, saying regulars “don’t want or need a vanilla managed makeover”.

Brexit has 'raised the stakes' for pubs in 2019, says Clive Watson

25-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Speaking to The Morning Advertiser after City Pub Group's latest trading statement, chairman Clive Watson discusses what impact Brexit, veganism and the decline of casual dining could have on pubs.

Spencer to replace Pavli at Punch

25-Jan-2019 By MCA

Paul Pavli is to leave his role as managing director of operations at national pub operator Punch, MCA has learnt.

Pleisure launches 'plucky' beer in lease campaign

25-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A licensee hopes a locally-brewed beer will raise awareness of his campaign for a lease renewal from Ei Group.

Cornish pub awarded £50,000 from Government’s Coastal Revival Fund

23-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

A project by The Peninsula Trust to revive the Old Ship Inn in Cawsand, Cornwall, following a fire has been awarded £50,000 from the Government’s Coastal Revival Fund.

Farmhouse Inns offer free cake for 'designated pushchair drivers' after radio plea

23-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

‘Designated pushchair drivers’ pulled away from meals to soothe young children will receive consolation in the form of free cake when they visit any Greene King Farmhouse Inns site, following a call from radio presenters.