Ian Payne

The Big Interview

'I've got a ridiculous addiction to pubs' - Stonegate's Payne takes a look back

19-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

After more than 50 years in the pub trade, Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne is hanging up his bar blade. The MA met up with him to chat over 50 amazing years in the trade.

Stonegate CEO Ian Payne to retire

17-Nov-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Stonegate chairman and founder Ian Payne MBE has decided to retire at the end of January 2024 and step down from his role with the group after 13 years.

Tim Martin and Ian Payne slam minimum unit pricing for alcohol

04-May-2012 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Two of the pub industry’s most influential figures, JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin and Stonegate chair Ian Payne, have spoken out against the merits of introducing a minimum unit price of alcohol.

Ian Payne quits as Town & City/Bay Restaurant chairman

30-Nov-2010 By Hamish Champ

Ian Payne has resigned as chairman of the Town & City Pub Company and Bay Restaurant Group with immediate effect. Payne, who according to a...

Payne quits Town & City and Bay Restaurants

30-Nov-2010 By The PMA Team

Industry veteran Ian Payne has stepped down as chairman of Bay Restaurant Group and Town & City Pub Company.

Analysis: Payne set to lead consolidation move

23-Aug-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Stonegate Pub Company will be chaired by industry veteran Ian Payne — and industry consolidation is on the cards, says Mark Stretton.

Payne set for Stonegate non-exec chair role

23-Aug-2010 By The PMA Team

Industry veteran Ian Payne is set to become the new non-executive chairman of Stonegate Pub Company, which acquired 333 wet-led pubs from Mitchells...

Ian Payne: an eye for a good deal

21-May-2010 By Phil Mellows

Chairman of Town & City and Bay Restaurants Ian Payne talks discounts, refurbishments and combining day and night trade with Phil Mellows.

Payne: beer tie not terminal

30-Oct-2009 By Tamara Sender, M&C Report

Bay Restaurant Group and of Town & City Pub Company chairman Ian Payne said he believes the beer tie is not the problem.

Fine start to spring trade

26-Mar-2009 By Gemma McKenna

A snapshot survey of the trade showed last week's good weather, sporting fixtures and Mothers' Day combined to produce record takings. Ian Payne,...