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New laws introduced to resolve pandemic-accrued commercial rent debts

09-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

New laws and a Code of Practice are being introduced to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued due to the pandemic in England and Wales, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced today (Tuesday 9 November).

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Opportunity to extend operating hours and reap the rewards

09-Nov-2021 By Imogen Moss, solicitor Poppleston Allen

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the face of many towns and cities and unfortunately, we have seen the closure of many nightclubs up and down the country.

Portobello snaps up former Antic pubs

08-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

Portobello Brewery has announced the acquisition of 12 freehold pubs it had been managing across the London area.

The White Lion pub saved after a year of closure

05-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The White Lion pub in Cerrigydrudion, Wales, has been saved by the local community after more than a year of closure.

Two breweries offer crowdfunding opportunities

05-Nov-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Gloucester Brewery and Lister’s Brewery have both launched crowdfunding campaigns on financing platform Crowdcube.

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Hickory’s makes the move to Yorkshire with new opening

04-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

An award-winning bar and restaurant group has announced it is set to expand further across the UK with the opening of its first site in West Yorkshire.

Best pub in the country owner shares secrets to success

03-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The co-owner of the Best Pub of the Year, the Brisley Bell, gave top tips for running an award-winning pub, including creating a “warm” atmosphere and making the most of the surrounding setting.

Nightcap reports 68% sales increase versus pre-Covid

03-Nov-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Nightcap, the parent company of cocktail bar groups London Cocktail Club and Tonight Josephine, has reported a 68% increase in net sales for a 13-week period versus the same, pre-Covid, equivalent in 2019.

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The latest pub openings and sites on the market

03-Nov-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Brakspear brands its managed estate, Redhouse and Star team up and Valiant takes on 17 SA Brain sites are among the latest property moves.

PGB: Rent reviews and BDM key areas for focus

02-Nov-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The need to train business development managers properly and prompt resolutions to outstanding rent reviews are two factors that must be improved if the codes of practice for pubcos with fewer than 500 pubs is to maintain its high standards of compliance.

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Dealing with the impact insolvency has on a premises licences

02-Nov-2021 By David Inzani, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

The plight of the hospitality industry in the pandemic has been well documented and, sadly, stories of insolvency and premises closures are currently all too common. It has, therefore, never been more important for licensees to safeguard their premises...

Liberation Group refurbishment programme ‘forging ahead at speed’

29-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

A pub refurbishment programme by Liberation Group that takes on board its tenants’ ideas is “forging ahead at speed”.

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‘Devil will be in the detail’ of business rates changes

28-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The trade has reacted to the Budget announcement of hospitality businesses being set to receive a 50% discount on business rates bills for one year.

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Latest openings in the sector and sites for sale

26-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

New openings for Coppa Club, Manahatta and Bulldog Gin are among the sector’s new openings. Meanwhile, estate agent Savills’ Paul Breen looks at the future for city centre-based businesses.

JDW’s pub deals and history

26-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

From unique carpeting at each of its sites to the grandeur and historic locations of some of its pubs, managed operator JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is one of the best-known brands across the UK on-trade.

Business rates ‘woefully out of date’ for city venues

25-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Eliminating business rates should be the Government’s focus in Wednesday’s Autumn Budget (27th October), said the owner of the Atlas Bar in Manchester.

BrewDog announces biggest site ever as ‘new type of venue’

25-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Scottish bar operator BrewDog will open a mammoth flagship site at the revamped Waterloo Station, London, in summer next year.

Red Oak Taverns secures growth funding

20-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multi-site pub operator Red Oak Taverns has received a £15m acquisition facility from OakNorth Bank.

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New site openings, big renovations and what’s on sale fill the property market

20-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Loungers opening 150th site, Star Pubs & Bars makes double move and GK collaboration reopens site after £400k investment are among the latest news in the pub property world.

M&B's acquisition story

19-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub company Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) currently has more than 1,700 sites across the restaurant and pub sector. Here, The Morning Advertiser takes a look back at how the business got to where it is today, through its merger and acquisition activity.

Loungers announces plans to open further 10 sites

15-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multi-site operator Loungers is looking to expand its 181-strong estate by 10 venues in the current financial year, it has revealed.

Britain’s most remote pub saved by local community

13-Oct-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The Old Forge in Inverie, listed as the Guinness World Records most remote pub in mainland Britain, has received £508,000 through the Scottish Land Fund (SLF) after months of fundraising.

Marston’s sales now better than in 2019 for most recent quarter

13-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Pub operator Marston’s has seen a continuous improvement in trade since reopening in April, resulting in higher sales versus 2019.

The pandemic gave Michael Wignall chance to transform pub

12-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The pandemic provided an ideal chance to transform 15th century the Angel at Hetton from a “pubby-pub” into a more modern restaurant, according to the head-chef.

Mike Byrne: ‘silent killer’ carbon monoxide is serious business for UK pubs

11-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Open fireplaces in pubs could cause lethal carbon monoxide poisoning if they are not serviced, one expert has warned.

SA Brain puts 99-pub package on the market

08-Oct-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Cardiff-based brewer and operator SA Brain & Co is seeking a buyer for 99 pubs, which are currently let to Marston’s Estates on 25-year leases.

Sector urged to take action to ensure open fireplaces are safe

06-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators have been warned to check their pub fireplaces as failing to do so could cause lethal carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Television Centre is new home for the Broadcaster pub, Tiere Group tie-up with Star

05-Oct-2021 By Gary Lloyd

This week's news includes the Broadcaster pub and dining room at Television Centre, the Lion revamp in Shirley, Reading venue for London Cocktail Club, Mojo's latest site in Reading, the Lamb & Flag in Oxford and Simmons Bar hits the CIty.

UKH calls on Government for support package in Budget submission to Treasury

04-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The industry body UKHospitality (UKH) has proposed a support package aimed at boosting growth in the hospitality industry, in its Budget submission to the Treasury last Thursday.

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Opening date set for former O2 Newcastle Academy, City Pub Group takes site

29-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

This week’s property round-up includes the former O2 Newcastle Academy, Cottage Tavern and the Savoy’s American Bar reopening.

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37 pubs and bars closed per week in 2020

23-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The pub and bar sector saw a net loss of 1,930 venues during 2020, with £13.9bn being wiped off the total market value from 2019, according to an industry report.

A solution for pubs with pandemic-induced rent arrears?

22-Sep-2021 By James Fownes, property disputes partners, Shakespeare Martineau

The Government is looking to introduce legislation to alleviate the problem of rent arrears accrued during the pandemic, here at law expert Shakespeare Martineau, we look at the situation.

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Property round-up: the latest news on pub acquisitions

22-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Among the latest market moves, The New World Trading Company announces The Club House is coming to Wales and The Alchemist heads to Scotland.

Red Oak Taverns to acquire 9 Hall & Woodhouse pubs

15-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Red Oak Taverns is set to acquire nine pubs from Dorset-based business Hall & Woodhouse.

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Property round-up: The latest activity in the pub property market

15-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The latest property news includes the Arusha Group’s tie up with Star Pubs & Bars, a new Puttshack site, Beavertown’s first pub and “dive bar” the Bourbon.

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89 pubs ‘vanished’ since May

09-Sep-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 89 pubs have closed for good having either been demolished or converted into other types of buildings in England and Wales since May, figures have revealed.

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Property round-up: The latest activity in the pub property market

08-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

The latest property news includes Banwell House Pub Company, The Manor Reborn group, London Cocktail Club, Blame Gloria and The Castle Hotel.

Community group saves last pub in Great Holland

06-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Local community group – The Manor Reborn – is set to be the new owner of the last remaining pub in Great Holland, in Essex.

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Property round up: Heineken investment, Vaulkhard Group’s Castro, PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace, LOFT Sky Bar and Coppa Club

01-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest property news includes Heineken to invest £38m in pub estate, Vaulkhard Group’s new venture, Castro’s, Hyatt Place's PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace, Hilton Hotels' LOFT, Jack Solomon and Coppa Club.

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Property Round-up: Electric Shuffle, House of Gods, Le Magritte and Metropolitan Pub company

25-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest property news includes updates from Electric Shuffle, Metropolitan Pub Company, Le Magritte and House of Gods.

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Opportunities through policy reviews

19-Aug-2021 By Poppleston Allen

The impact of the pandemic and casualties in the hospitality sector are well-documented and, sadly, probably not over yet.

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Property round-up: Beavertown's first pub, Livelyhood new venue, Inn Collection expansion, Lunar Pub Company and Peckham Levels

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest property news includes updates from Beavertown Brewery, Livelyhood, The Inn Collection Group, Sixes moves outside London and Lunar Pub Company.

Government business rates plans could mean more difficulties for pubs

18-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The Government’s latest proposals on business rates will create more difficulties for pubs appealing their business rates than benefits, according to rating experts at Colliers, the property consultancy.

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Property Round-up: Inception Group, Wells & Co, The Surprise and new pub for 50 acre island

11-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest property news includes updates from Inception Group, Wells & Co, The Surprise, Pub is The Hub and Piel Island Pub Co.

Nightcap secures new site while reporting ‘strong period of trading’

09-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Nightcap has announced the securing of a new venue in Bristol, alongside strong trading in an update.

RedCat continues acquisition trail with new purchase

06-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

RedCat Pub Company has expanding its portfolio and acquired a “famous” Lake District inn for an undisclosed sum.

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Property round-up: Igniting Hospitality, the Bald Faced Stag and the Duchess of Dalston

04-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest property round-up includes the news that Igniting Hospitality is launching its first pub, the reopening of the Bald Faced Stag and the chance to run the pub from TV series Doc Martin.

JDW to invest €33.4m into new site – largest investment in company’s history

03-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub group JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has pumped €27.4m into developing a site in Dublin, alongside a further €6m on the purchase of the pub – totalling the equivalent of about £28m.

Recruitment continues to be top challenge for 2021

30-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The majority of operators have highlighted staffing issues as the number one issues over the next six months, a report has found.

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New openings for Brucan Pubs, The Blind Rabbit and Lunar Pub Company

30-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The latest pub property news includes updates from Brucan Pubs, The Blind Rabbit, Lunar Pub Company, and a new retro arcade bar for Edinburgh as well as wildlife zone for Cornwall pub.