Luke Johnson

Brexit has cost UK growth, admits Johnson

23-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

Hospitality entrepreneur and leave campaigner Luke Johnson has admitted that Brexit has cost the UK economy growth.

The MA's Review of the Week

Never been a greater need for innovation

10-Jun-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Creative Hospitality's Bruno Nunes for his take on the big news this week, from pessimism in the face of the oncoming challenge through to reinvention for survival.

Are we all doomed?

09-Jun-2022 By Ed Bedington

According to Luke Johnson, we might as well pack up our bags and go home, but are we as doomed as he suggests?

Industry facing 'two years of hell'

08-Jun-2022 By Ed Bedington

The industry is facing “two years of hell” and needs to “batten down the hatches and probably pray” according to one leading sector investor.

Chapel Down disposes of Curious Drinks to Risk Capital Partners

09-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

English winemaker Chapel Down has announced the disposal of its Curious Drinks business and assets, including the Curious Beer and Cider brands as well as the Curious Brewery and restaurant in Ashford, Kent.

Pubco bosses 'cowards' for not stepping up

25-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

Pubco bosses have failed to stand up and make their voices recognised, according to leading entrepreneur and sector investor Luke Johnson.

Will the pub industry code work? I won’t hold my breath

13-May-2013 By Gerry Price

Having bought the freehold of our property from Enterprise Inns last October, we have had to adjust to a slightly different scenario in our business. Times remain very challenging but brewers are so supportive of freeholders it makes life seem better.

Johnson's Draft House investment

02-Aug-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, has taken a substantial minority stake in Draft House, the three-strong London-based pub concept...

Video: Johnson in plea for better service at pubs

20-May-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs have been urged to offer better customer service, deal with complaints efficiently, and offer food. That's the plea from ex-Pizza Express...

What the Sunday papers said

07-Oct-2002

The Financial TimesOld Monk, which last week sold eight pubs and a London bar in order to cut debt, is to go into administration. Read more on...

What the Sunday papers said - 4 November

05-Nov-2001

The Sunday TelegraphThe Punch Group has begun talks with Laurel Pub Company over a £5.5bn double merger which would create the biggest pubco in...