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So you want to run a pub in London? Pub property in the capital explained

09-Feb-2016 By Ben Winstanley

London remains the epicentre of the UK hospitality industry but with its constantly evolving property landscape, staying up to date on the current hot spots and considerations is vital before making your move. Ben Winstanley takes a closer look

Punch agrees to sell five pubs for £9.7m

03-Jun-2014 By Mark Wingett

Punch Taverns has agreed to sell five freehold pubs in central London to Manica Properties Ltd, an Isle of Man-based company, for £9.7m.

Pubs recognised for interior design in Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013

02-Jul-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs and bars with impressive interior design have been shortlisted in the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2013.

Retail standards: the good, bad and ugly

16-Nov-2012 By Paul Wigham

I have had some great retail experiences lately — and some not so great. Overall, I am not sure standards are getting better.

Pub chef in new beer and food concept launch in London

13-Sep-2012 By Lesley Foottit

An Essex chef is launching a new food and beer outlet in central London.

London 2012 Olympics: Pubs in central London suffer as West End becomes "ghost town"

02-Aug-2012 By Adam Pescod

Pubs in central London have been hit by a significant drop in trade as the West End has turned into a “ghost town” since the start of the Olympics last Friday.

Central London pub and dining market "very strong

15-Mar-2010 By Hamish Champ

Central London's on-trade continues to be an oasis in a trading desert, according to a leading property agent. Trevor Watson, director at licensed...

Unfair balance in West End, Glendola chief claims

05-Jul-2007 By James Wilmore

A leading pub operator has spoken out about the imbalance between the needs of businesses and residents in London's West End. Speaking at a debate on...

Call for unity to solve drink-related problems in London

05-Jul-2007 By Mark Wingett

Operators, property agents, councillors and police say better communication and partnership is needed

On the road

02-Aug-2006 By James Wilmore

So what type of person is looking to buy a pub at the moment? The Publican attended the London leg of the Christie + Co/Punch Taverns road show where...

Pubs open doors as terrorist blasts rock capital

14-Jul-2005

Publicans took the lead and opened their doors to the thousands of people hit by the terror attacks in London last week.As travel routes in the...