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PROPERTY ROUND-UP

Nightcap opens several sites and countryside inns placed on market

12-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Nightcap dominates the property market this week, with sites opening in Cardiff and Liverpool with a Birmingham opening to launch later this year, as countryside inns are placed on the market.

2022 BII Licensee of the Year Award open for entries

01-Feb-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Entries are now open for the 2022 BII Licensee of the Year award, run by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and sponsored by Sky.

Pubs with rooms anticipate holiday boom

29-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs with rooms are hoping to benefit from a domestic tourism trend this summer, although some operators say they are worried about a drop in trade.

Hospitality laundry sector 'dying' without further support

11-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The hospitality laundry sector has experienced “hell” after being excluded from sector support, the head of a trade body has said.

Chestnut Group acquires two Suffolk coastal inns

07-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

East Anglia-based pubco Chestnut Group has added two pubs to its portfolio.

Ei's Craft Union Pub Company opens 200th pub

27-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Craft Union Pub Company, part of Ei Managed Operations, has reached the "significant milestone" of opening its 200th pub.

Pub chef Tom Kerridge to open his first restaurant in the capital

22-Feb-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Michelin-starred celebrity pub chef Tom Kerridge will be opening a new restaurant, his first site in London, later this year.

Waging war on dirty nozzles

06-Feb-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer hygiene experts have released a video, tackling poor nozzle hygiene practice and the ‘misinformation’ that goes with it.

The Sun inn reopens after £150,000 upgrade

30-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

The 15th century coaching inn on the Essex-Suffolk border, the Sun, Dedham, reopened on 25 January after a month-long refurbishment programme.

Derbyshire multiple operator takes on first leased pub

26-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

BKJ Leisure will conduct a £1m revamp of its first leased pub, the Hurt Arms, Ambergate, Derbyshire, in partnership with Star Pubs & Bars with a view to creating a top-quality country inn and wedding venue.

Top chef Sargeant eyes pub rollout

10-Jan-2018 By James Wallin

Michelin-starred chef Mark Sargeant has told MCA he is keen to secure a joint venture to increase his portfolio.

Coaching Inn Group acquires Ledbury site

20-Dec-2017 By James Wallin, MCA

The Coaching Inn Group has acquired The Feathers Hotel in Ledbury, Herefordshire, for an undisclosed sum, as part of its £50m expansion programme.

JD Wetherspoon named the UK’s most admired pub and restaurant company

11-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

A leading pubco has been named one of the sector's most admired in a list compiled using the opinions of Britain’s largest public companies. JD Wetherspoon placed 74th overall making it the highest ranked company from the pub and restaurant sector...

Ei Managed Investments announces ninth partnership

23-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Ei Managed Investments has announced the the launch of its ninth venture, Hush Heath Inns, a partnership with Hush Heath Estate.

Stalwart licensee lands top food role at Star Pubs & Bars

14-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Star Pubs & Bars has appointed its new food strategy and implementation manager.

My Pub: 185 Watling Street, Northamptonshire

07-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Originally a coaching inn at the beginning of the 19th century, 185 Watling Street has also been put to a host of different uses. Epic Pubs operations director Jonathan Taylor explains how a major refurbishment by the company two years ago not only restored...

Michelin Pub of the Year revealed as ‘Great Train Robbery’ pub

30-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A Buckinghamshire pub has taken the title of Pub of the Year in the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs 2018 guide.

TripAdvisor launches sponsored ad feature for pub owners

24-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Review site TripAdvisor has unveiled a new advert feature, which gives pub owners the opportunity to drive traffic to their listing through sponsored placements.

Closed Bridgwater pub reborn after £200,000 investment

24-Oct-2017 By Fred A'Court

A once defunct pub is set to open as a bar and restaurant after a long-term makeover.

Which pubs have Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands?

11-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand is an iconic accreditation given to pubs and restaurants that are typically more affordable and comfortable than their Michelin-starred counterparts.

Tom Kerridge's London restaurant plans scrapped

10-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Michelin-starred chef-patron of the Hand & Flowers and the Coach, both in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, Tom Kerridge, will not now be opening a restaurant at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge, west London.

Ei and multi-site licensees create 'community hub' pub

09-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Ei Publican Partnerships and "experienced local multiple operators" are jointly funding a £130,000 renovation to create a "quality, traditional pub with a little something for everyone in the local community".

Oakman Inns flagship pub to get a 'substantial refit'

05-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Oakman Inns' flagship pub is closing for the first time since it opened its doors almost 10 years ago.

Glendola Leisure purchases Handmade Pubs

02-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Glendola Leisure has said it is "delighted to announce" its purchase of Handmade Pubs, and is "proud" to add its two London pubs, the Fox in Shoreditch and the Lansdowne, Primrose Hill, to its portfolio of businesses.

Top 50 Gastropub wins AA's Restaurant of the Year England

27-Sep-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Top 50 Gastropub the Freemasons at Wiswell in Clitheroe, Lancashire, has won Restaurant of the Year England at the AA Hospitality Awards.

Wetherspoon stops using plastic straws

25-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Wetherspoon is the latest pub chain to stop using the eco-damaging utensils.

Managed pub, bar and restaurant sales slow down

18-Sep-2017 By James Beeson

Like-for-like sales in Britain’s pub, bar and restaurant groups were ahead just 0.2% nationally compared to last August, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

British Country Inns places 13 pubs on the market

13-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

British Country Inns (BCI), the Enterprise Investment scheme-backed company, has placed its 13 pubs on the market with Christie & Co.

Laine Pub Co latest operator to ban plastic straws

13-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Laine Pub Co has ceased serving plastic straws with drinks in all of its 55 pubs across London and Brighton - and estimates that this will stop more than 2m from entering the ecosystem.

Peter Dalzell to leave Marston's

06-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Peter Dalzell is to step down from his role as managing director of Marston’s Inns and Taverns, and from the board, on 29 September.

Community Pubs Minister praises Pub is The Hub for helping North Yorkshire local

05-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A Yorkshire pub that has opened a village shop and a bakery in its bar, thanks to Pub is The Hub, has been hailed by Jake Berry MP because it has enabled him to buy an Italian aubergine – "possibly one of the most unusual items to be found in a pub...

More than just child’s play

25-Aug-2017 By Emma Eversham

You don’t have to install a state-of-the-art soft play centre, radically adjust your menu or ignore other customer groups to attract the family market to your pub

August 2017 pub openings

22-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at pub refurbishments and openings throughout August.

Most pubs overlooked in Good Food Guide’s top 50 UK restaurants 2018

17-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Just two pubs have been named among the top 50 UK restaurants in the country by The Good Food Guide this year.

First pub in England believed to be run by a church opens

15-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

For local people living near a Norwich pub, their prayers may have been answered.

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Food Pub sponsored by Booker/Makro

02-Aug-2017 By Ed Bedington

The last in our first set of previews for this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards is the Best Food Pub category, sponsored by Booker/Makro.

List of pubs to be sold as part of Heineken's Punch deal revealed

11-Jul-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The full list of 30 pubs Heineken has offered to sell across the UK to “reduce competition” as part of its Punch deal has been revealed.

‘Pre-election jitters’ partly responsible for dip in managed pub trade

19-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Britain’s managed pub operators saw a 0.7% dip in like-for-like sales in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

New pub restaurant gives a fresh start to disadvantaged youngsters

14-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

A community owned pub in Lancashire is employing youngsters not in education, training or work as front-of-house and kitchen staff.

TripAdvisor: respond to customer reviews to increase diner engagement

05-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Restaurant and pub owners who respond to TripAdvisor reviews are more likely to see higher levels of engagement from their customers on the website, according to a new study.

Head chef to open Ei gastropub after £200,000 investment

02-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

An established head chef with 35 years’ experience has teamed up with Ei Publican Partnerships to open his first pub following a joint investment of £200,000.

Young’s credits brunch and Sunday lunch offer for strong performance

26-May-2017 By Helen Gilbert

The chief executive of pubco Young’s has claimed specific day-part offers have helped contribute to the group’s strong financial performance over the past year.

My Pub: The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston, Lancashire

09-May-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Julie and Patrick Beaume’s Lancashire pub the Cartford Inn was named Best Inn at 2016’s Great British Pub Awards, ahead of celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The couple discuss their journey and the secret to the inn’s success.

What pubs think of TripAdvisor as platform grows ever larger

03-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the power of TripAdvisor. The site recently hit the impressive milestone of 500 million comments last month and data released by the site shows that it now receives 290 pieces of user-generated content every minute of...

Easter weekend 'disappointing' for pub dining sales

28-Apr-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pub sales over Easter held up relatively well compared to last year despite a 1% dip in sales, according to figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Publican Awards: Pictures of the winners

16-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Here are all the winners collecting their trophies from awards host Jonathan Ross at this week's Publican Awards.

Publican Awards Winners: Best Food Offer, sponsored by CGA Strategy - Cheshire Cat

16-Mar-2017 By The MA

Pioneering food couple Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin have used their vast experience in the foodservice sector to build their growing fleet of seven food-led pubs.

NWTC sweeps board at Publican Awards

15-Mar-2017 By Ed Bedington

The New World Trading Company (NWTC) swept the board across six categories to dominate the prestigious Publican Awards.

Publican Award Winners: Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites), sponsored by CPL Training Group - Stonegate Pub Company

15-Mar-2017 By The MA

Stonegate Pub Company, the managed operator with about 700 pubs in its estate, stood out for its continually evolving people-led culture and its ability to operate numerous different and successful concepts across town and city centres.

Publican Awards Winners: Best Pub Employer (1-499 employees), sponsored by Sky - The Coaching Inn Group

15-Mar-2017 By The MA

The Coaching Inn Group operates 13 landmark pubs with rooms in towns across England and Wales, from Conwy, in North Wales, to Richmond, in North Yorkshire, to Hungerford, in Berkshire, employing nearly 500 people.