Bath Somerset

Sandwich king looks to revolutionise the 'boozer'

25-Jul-2022 By Ed Bedington

The TV chef who revolutionised the humble sandwich is now looking to do the same with the traditional boozer.

Christmas pub parties 'never going to happen'

23-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have said they are gearing up for a very different Christmas this year, as they wait to see what will be permitted for the festive period.

Face coverings 'right thing to do'

13-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Publicans have shared their experiences with face masks at their sites, reporting positive reactions from customers and staff.

Pubco Punch unveils Urban Oasis bar concept in Bath

27-Apr-2018 By James Wallin, MCA

Punch, the Patron Capital-backed pubco, is to launch its Urban Oasis high street bar format in Bath with plans for further openings, MCA understands.

Beer and Food

Bath Ales launches craft beer & pizza concept in Oxford

18-Sep-2015 By James Evison

Brewer and operator Bath Ales is refurbishing its Grapes pub in Oxford into a craft beer and pizza venue called Beerd.

Bath Ales plans to double brewery volumes

19-Oct-2011 By John Harrington

Bath Ales, the West Country brewer and pub operator, is planning a seven-figure investment to double brewing volumes in the next two years and increase them four-fold by 2016.

Loungers grows to 16 sites

12-Nov-2010 By The PMA Team

Loungers, the West Country cafe bar operator headed by Alex Reilley, opens its 16th site later this month. The company is opening Pinto Lounge in...

My Pub: A bite of the Big Apple

15-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit talks to Bath Ales retail operations manager Robin Couling about the company's new concept, Graze.

RSVP Bar

18-Nov-2004

Brooker's clean-up crusade Hugh Brooker is a man on a mission. Not content with running one of the 10 best-performing sites in Laurel Pub Company's...