Robinsons

Robinsons launches free updated green guide for all pubs

27-Feb-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Stockport-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has vowed to help its pub partners and managers build more sustainable businesses by launching the Greener Retailing Guide 2024.

Robinsons reopens pub after six-week transformation

19-Dec-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Stockport-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has reopened the Navigation pub in Marple, Greater Manchester, following an extensive six-week long refurbishment.

Review of the Week

'We have a vital role'

15-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Frederic Robinson's William Robinson to hear his thoughts on the week, from Christmas trade to changing of the political guard.

Licensee celebrates 40 years behind bar

31-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Licensee Lorraine Hewitson celebrated her 40-year milestone behind the bar at the Lancashire-based coaching inn the Royal Oak, citing the "extended family" of the community as her favourite part of the job.

Robinsons Brewery in pint giveaway for Cask Ale Week

21-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery, is launching a 500-pint giveaway campaign for Cask Ale Week, which will run from Thursday 23 September to Sunday 3 October.

Robinsons paid more in tax in 2020 than it received in Government support

27-Jul-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Robinsons, the Stockport based brewer and pub company, has revealed it paid more in tax to the Government in 2020 than it received in pandemic support.

Robinsons pub investment continues

26-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

North-west based brewer and operator Robinsons has invested millions into its pub estate amid the coronavirus crisis.

Millions of pounds lost in unpaid rent

22-Jan-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

At least £90m worth of rent has gone unpaid to pub companies due to the coronavirus pandemic over the past year.

Robinsons vows to grow managed business despite ‘cautious’ view of 2021

28-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

Cheshire-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has pledged to continue site investment and acquisition as the 182-year-old family run business weathers the ongoing pandemic.

Property round-up

Pubco projects top £10m, Murdoch money to revive Camden stalwart, Top 50 Gastropub on the market

16-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

Operators including JD Wetherspoon, Robinsons and Hall & Woodhouse all provided updates on seven-figure pub projects, while Elisabeth Murdoch is reportedly looking to restore Koko in Camden.

Jobs round-up

Hundreds apply for pub jobs, Robinsons reshuffles board, A-level results 'shambles'

19-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

Our latest jobs round-up includes a closer look at soaring job application figures from a number of nationwide pub operators, boardroom changes at Robinsons and the thoughts of Brewhouse & Kitchen boss Kris Gumbrell on the recent A-level results 'shambles'.

Robinsons pumps £1m into Macclesfield pub

23-Jul-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Brewer and pub operator Robinsons has announced the reopening of the Flower Pot in Macclesfield after ploughing £1m into the venue as part of a long-term plan to invest in its 250-strong stable.

Tenanted estate remains Robinsons’ ‘bedrock’ despite managed business growth

29-Jan-2020 By Stuart Stone

Notwithstanding a recent acquisition boosting its managed estate by almost 50%, William Robinson, managing director of the pubs division at Robinsons, stresses that the operator is pursuing a ‘twin-track approach’.

Robinsons Brewery acquires Individual Inns

05-Dec-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Cheshire-based Robinsons Brewery has announced the acquisition of Individual Inns, which comprises six sites.

Welsh inn reopens after 230k revamp

07-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A family-run pub in the Snowdonia National Park has reopened following a £230k refurbishment.

Robinsons Brewery takes fundraising efforts to France with bike ride

04-Jun-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A team from Robinsons Brewery is preparing to cycle more than 350 miles to raise money for a veterans' charity.

Robinsons introduce ‘best of glass’ quality scheme

13-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Stockport-based brewer Robinsons has launched a rigorous new quality assurance scheme in order to improve beer quality across its pub sites.

Robinsons sets out future of Trooper beer

18-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Robinsons’ Iron Maiden Trooper beer brand has grown significantly since its launch in 2013, with plans afoot for a further sales boost in the years ahead, according to managing director Oliver Robinson.

Proposed closure of Britvic's Norwich manufacturing site 'won't affect supply'

18-Oct-2017 By Fred A'Court

Distribution of Robinsons and Fruit Shoots drinks produced at Britvic's Norwich site will be unaffected by its proposed closure, the company has said.

Robinsons to offer innovative new tenancy agreements

18-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Robinsons, the Cheshire brewer  and pub operator, is to offer drinks discounts at selected pubs based on competition in the local market and what consumers are prepared to pay.

Robinsons to use mystery visit results to train and develop licensees

28-Mar-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

Cheshire brewers Robinsons plan to use the results of its Perfect Pubs scheme to train and develop its licensees.

Robinsons profit falls 23%

05-Aug-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Robinsons, the Stockport-based brewer and pub operator, has reported a 23.7% decline in pre-tax profit in 2010.

Robinsons reborn

27-Sep-2010 By Caroline Nodder

Rugby player-sized commercial director Oliver Robinson breezes through the main doors of the brewery that bears his surname, joking with reception...

Robinsons for more tennis

04-May-2010 By Robyn Lewis

Squash brand Robinsons is celebrating 75 years at Wimbledon this year and has signed a further five year sponsorship deal

Building food business Robinsons' tenants Join the club

01-Jul-2009

There are certain pub companies out there for whom bringing a group of tenants together in the same room might be seen as a high-risk strategy. Not...

Profile: A helping hand

16-Jul-2008

It would be oversimplifying matters to suggest that tenanted pub operators have traditionally left the food side of the business alone, but the view...

Flying the flag for family brewers

20-Mar-2008

Stockport-based Robinsons prides itself on keeping things simple and supporting licensees whenever possible. Tony Halstead reports Tenants of...