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Wales Tourism Week 2022: Public urged to back businesses

17-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

UKHospitality Cymru (UKH) has urged the public to back local businesses and visit Wales’ hospitality sites throughout the holiday season, in light of the start of Wales Tourism Week 2022 yesterday (Monday 16 May).

Sector warned about building compliance

16-May-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The hospitality industry, including pubs, has been urged to ensure they are compliant with building regulations.

Brakspear pub the Bull reopens after major makeover

13-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Multiple operator and brewer Brakspear has reopened the Bull on Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, after an extensive refurb, the first major investment within its managed estate since it was rebranded as Honeycomb Houses last autumn.

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Traditional pubs brought to market, Pizzaiolo takes on Greene King site, A Very inc. to launch multi-purpose Manchester venue

12-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

There’s been plenty of activity for pubs in the south of England this week with venues coming to the market as Scotland and the Isle of Wight also see sites put up for sale.

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A Very inc to transform factory into site with night market, circus and plant shop

11-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A Very inc. marketing director Andy Windsor took to the stage at yesterday’s MA Leaders Club in Manchester to discuss the company’s role in Manchester’s hospitality scene, which include plans for the development of a 200,000sq ft factory into a site...

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'You don't go to college to learn to run a business, you learn every single day'

11-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Multi-site operators at the Inn Collection Group, North Brewing and Adventure Bars discussed the current challenges and future plans in store for their businesses at the MA Leaders Club yesterday (10 May).

Strong start to 2022 for home counties pub market

09-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The year has kicked off to a strong start for the country pub market across the home counties, with business property adviser Christie & Co’s hospitality team completing on six individual pub sales across the region during March alone.

The Star at Harome will reopen this autumn after fire

06-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub the Star at Harome will reopen in late autumn after the North Yorkshire venue was ‘reduced to ashes’ in a fire last November.

Stonegate unveils new premium division

05-May-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany, MCA editor

Stonegate has launched the first site under its new premium division, which will be known internally as the Chapter Collection.

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Bedfordshire pubs back in business, bars open doors, operator sought for haunted pub

05-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Two Bedfordshire-based pubs are back in business after investments and revamps, new bars open across the country and Greene King is seeking an operator brave enough to man a haunted venue.

Newcastle Revolution bar to reopen after £190k investment

04-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Newcastle’s Revolution bar, which came to the city in 2001, will reopen on 13 May after a £190,000 investment.

Greene King seek new owner for haunted Scottish pub

04-May-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Suffolk-based pubco Greene King is offering a discounted rent to any operator brave enough to man the Osnaburg Bar in Forfar, Angus, which is fabled to be one of Scotland’s most haunted pubs.

Bedfordshire pub reopens following Greene King investment

28-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The White Horse in Arlesey, Bedfordshire has reopened following a joint investment from pub owners Greene King Pub Partners and new licensee Hertfields, a local pub and events company run by Steve Birch.

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A big week for London bars, and first pub opens at Luton Airport

27-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

It's been a big week for London bars, with the Saint opening in the capital, and a retro gaming bar coming to Soho in May, and pubs have also opened their doors after makeovers around the country.

A deep dive into Nightcap’s acquisition trail

26-Apr-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Nightcap has hit the acquisition trail hard, buying up a number of sites over the past 12 months, taking it to a 33-strong estate at present, with an additional 23 under offer or in legal negotiations.

Concept Taverns set to open 11th venue after £250k revamp

25-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Yorkshire-based bar operator Concept Taverns is set to open its latest site that will boast more than 100 varieties of gin and 20-plus draught lines on 19 May after a £250,000 renovation.

Admiral Taverns site reopens following £300,000 investment

22-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

An Admiral Taverns community pub has reopened following a combined in investment of £300,000 from the pub company and new licensee, Evan Eksteen.

Pandemic cost licensed sector 9,200 venues

20-Apr-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The number of licensed premises has fallen by more than 9,000 now compared to the start of the coronavirus pandemic, figures have revealed.

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Greene King launches eighth Hive Pubs site, and pubs reopen after revamps

19-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Amongst other news, Greene King Pub Partners has launched its eighth Hive Pubs site, with the Green Room in Leeds and the Royal Oak in Sussex set to open soon.

Greene King launches 8th Hive Pubs site after £340k investment

19-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King Pub Partners has launched its eighth Hive Pubs site, the Norfolk Terrier, after a £340,000 investment.

Arc Inspirations to accelerate expansion with £19m BGF investment

13-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to accelerate its growth after securing a £19m investment from growth capital investor BGF, for a minority stake in the Martin Wolstencroft-led business.

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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 interior design trends revealed

11-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Sustainability, homecoming and artistry are just a few of the interior design trends that have proved popular in the hospitality sector throughout 2022 according to commercial outfitter Novograf.

Cunning operators open Snooty Fox for third site

11-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Greedy Gordons Pub Group has opened its third site in Northamptonshire, following a £500,000 refurbishment.

Tonight Josephine to open in Liverpool

11-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Cocktail and party bar brand Tonight Josephine has announced it will open in Liverpool later this year for its sixth UK site.

EXCLUSIVE: Portobello Starboard secures £40m from OakNorth Bank

11-Apr-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pub group Portobello Starboard, backed by private equity firm Zetland Capital, has secured £40m to expand its portfolio of pubs from OakNorth Bank.

BrewDog to open 27 sites this year

08-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

James Watt, co-founder of craft brewer and bar operator BrewDog, has revealed the business is set to open 27 new sites during 2022.

The Cocktail Club to reach 16 sites with Birmingham opening

08-Apr-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The Nightcap group is set to open a flagship site for its brand – The Cocktail Club – in Birmingham later this year.

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Greene King and Roxy Leisure launch new sites and old pubs reopen doors

06-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

New sites have been launched by Greene King and Roxy Leisure, while England's oldest pub and a 500 year old venue have reopened their doors.

Greene King launches seventh Hive Pubs site after £400k revamp

04-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Greene King Pub Partners has launched its seventh Hive Pubs site, the Orb & Sceptre in South Wootton, Norfolk, following a £400,000 investment.

Glasgow bounces back strongest with recovery slower in London

30-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Glasgow has been labelled the most vibrant of the top 10 UK cities as the hospitality trade continues to improve with London the slowest to recover, according to a new report from insights data and Wi-Fi specialists CGA and Wireless Social.

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New pubs opened by Prospect Pubs and Seafood PubCo, others look to sell

29-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Closed doors open others in the property sector this week, with Seafood PubCo and Prospect Pubs opening sites as others put pubs on the market.

Arc to open Manahatta site in Newcastle

29-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to expand its portfolio with its biggest ever development, having secured approval to launch a £2.5m Manahatta bar in Newcastle.

Seafood PubCo venue opens after £1.2m refurb

29-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Seafood PubCo (SPC) has opened a new southern flagship pub the Grand Junction Arms in Tring, Hertfordshire, after a £1.2m renovation, celebrating the year anniversary of its partnership with The Oakman Group.

Trio of rural pubs saved with ‘Levelling Up’ funding

25-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Three rural pubs have been saved after receiving much-needed financial boosts from the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ fund.

More time to negotiate MRO under new pubs code rules

24-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Changes to the pubs code, including allowing more time for market-rent-only (MRO) option negotiations, will come into effect from Friday 1 April.

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50% business rates relief for eligible hospitality businesses

23-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a temporary 50% business rates relief for eligible hospitality businesses up to £110,000, worth £1.7bn for small businesses and effective from next month, as part of the 2022 Spring Statement.

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Pubs across the country up for sale, Young's reopens venue

22-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Plenty of pubs from around the country have been put on the market this week, while Young's has reopened the Spread Eagle pub with bedrooms and office space.

City Pub Group sells package of pubs to Portobello

22-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Freehold managed pubs firm Portobello Starboard has bought six pubs, including five from multiple operator The City Pub Group as well as a separate seaside venue.

Calls for last orders on ‘draconian pub tax’

21-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has been called on to urgently address the businesses rates iniquity, which threatens the future of pubs, a new report has stated.

Star warns licensees to start Jubilee weekend preparations early

21-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Star Pubs & Bars has warned licensees to get ready well ahead of the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations in early June by launching a support package for its licensees.

Metropolitan Pub Company acquires gastropub

17-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Metropolitan Pub Company has acquired the Bull in Highgate, north London, which will open as a gastropub come spring.

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Red Oak Taverns completes first acquisition of year, Nightjar opens second site

16-Mar-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

There are plenty of new acquisitions and refurbishments this week: among other news, Red Oak Taverns has completed its first pub acquisition of 2022, and Nightjar is due to open its second site.

Nightcap reports 'fantastic half year' results

14-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Nightcap has announced reported revenues for the half year to 26 December 2021 rose by more than 700% from £2m.

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Hygiene demands by consumers serve as wake-up call

14-Mar-2022 By Food Alert

‘One strike and you’re out’ – that’s the conclusion of a Hygiene Matters consumer report that shows hygiene is a key decision driver when choosing where to go for a drink, meal or order takeaway for delivery.

Rekom UK pumps £2m into new bar brand opening

11-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Late-night operator Rekom UK, the UK arm of European firm the Rekom Group, is eyeing growth as it has announced the opening of a new bar brand in the UK.

Red Oak Taverns completes first purchase of 2022

11-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Red Oak Taverns has made its first pub acquisition of this year with the purchase of the Vine in Worthing, West Sussex.

The Inn Collection Group given go ahead for major redevelopment

10-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multi-site pub operator The Inn Collection Group has had plans approved to redevelop two of its existing sites in Lancashire.

Nightclub reopens as sports bar after £370k revamp

10-Mar-2022 By Gary Lloyd

A former nightclub has been transformed into a sports bar after a £370,000 investment from Admiral Taverns and the site’s licensees.

RedCat estate tips over 100 sites

09-Mar-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The investment vehicle founded by former Greene King boss Rooney Anand, RedCat Pub Company has added to its portfolio with the Wynnstay Hotel & Spa, building on its existing estate of more than 1,000 hotel rooms.