
Early April heatwave lifts pub sales as operators report sharp trade uplift
Record-breaking April temperatures have delivered a timely boost to pub trade, with operators across the UK reporting increases in footfall and sales.

Record-breaking April temperatures have delivered a timely boost to pub trade, with operators across the UK reporting increases in footfall and sales.

Wells & Co CEO Peter Wells has stated the Bedfordshire-based brewery and pubs operator will deliver further success this year after reporting a 5% increase in EBITDA.

Two London gastropubs have been sold out of administration following the collapse of Lunar Pub Company, after sustained cost pressures impacted the business.

Mission Mars, the operator of Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, has reported group EBITDA growth of 46% in H1 FY26.

More than 30m pints were poured in pubs across the country this Easter, with rural pubs leading the charge and reinforcing the strength of destination-led drinking and food-led occasions.