South West

Southwest multi-site operator takes on Star lease

07-Mar-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Multi-site Southwest pub operator TQ2 Limited has taken on the lease for a Star Pubs & Bars site in West Devon.

Local on-trade partnerships can stimulate ‘accelerated growth’ amid pandemic recovery

06-Jul-2021 By Stuart Stone

Smaller, like-minded, regional businesses joining forces will become a more common on-trade feature as the economy recovers from its Covid symptoms, according to Salcombe Brewery chairman John Tiner.

St Austell reopens managed pubs

30-Apr-2021 By MCA Insight

St Austell Brewery reopened 18 of its managed houses for outdoor service on 29 April, having made significant investments in its al fresco spaces.

South-west pub group gears up to expand portfolio

14-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An emerging south-west based pub group has revealed plans to grow its portfolio, following two new acquisitions.

London operators to open 8 pubs in south-west

05-Jul-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A trio of multi-operators have partnered with Star Pubs & Bars to make a £350,000 joint investment to open their first pub outside of London.

Bramley Bars acquire third pub in south-west

13-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

West Country-based operator Bramley Bars has added a third site to its operations list with the acquisition of a whimsical village pub.

Blackthorn promotion aims to regain support in South West

02-Sep-2009

A new initiative has been launched in the South West to improve the reputation Blackthorn - the cider brand whose relaunch was met with adverse...

South West property analysis

17-Feb-2009

The South West has always been much sought after by people looking to relocate from other areas of the UK. Of course there's the coast and the...

South West Focus: Pubs set to cash in as tourists stay in the UK

04-Feb-2009

Pubs in the South West are set to benefit from the credit crunch as cash-strapped holidaymakers opt to stay in the UK.Simon Chaplin, a director at...

South West Focus: Agents report soaring demand for leaseholds

03-Feb-2009

Sales of leaseholds in the South West are bucking the national trend by far outstripping those of freeholds, according to local agents. The news...

Focus South West: View from the Top

05-Aug-2008

Those of us who live and work in the South West count ourselves extremely fortunate that we can share in the fantastic quality of life it offers.Our...

St Austell pays Tribute to South West rugby

12-Sep-2007

St Austell Brewery is backing local rugby in by signing up its flagship beer Tribute as the main sponsor for 14 South West Leagues.The sponsorship...

Tribute to sponsor grass roots rugby

11-Sep-2007

St Austell Brewery is backing South West rugby by making its award-winning Tribute brand the main sponsor for 14 South West Leagues. The sponsorship...

Westward go!

03-May-2007 By James Wilmore

The South West remains a popular place to own a pub. With much of the region offering the opportunity of a back-to-basics approach, it is an obvious...

Britain's holidaymakers are drawn westward

29-Jun-2006

The south west is the most popular region for Britain's domestic tourists and a recent study revealed that they stayed an average of 3.37 nights,...