Swansea

Multiple operator: Insolvency specialists were seeking a buyer for Rileys Sports Bars in 2020 (image: Getty/monsitj)

Rileys Sports Bars reports above expected trading

By Nikkie Thatcher

Thirteen-strong multiple operator Rileys Sports Bars has announced growth of 9% compared to 2019 across its estate for the three weeks since reopening on Monday 17 May.

Brains: pubs up for sale

Seven closed Brains freeholds for sale

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Welsh brewer and pub operator SA Brain has put the freeholds of seven closed pubs up for sale for an average asking price of £181,429. The company...

Grape & Olive: one of Brains projects

Brains invests £5m on pub revamps

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Welsh brewer and pub operator SA Brain has announced plans to spend £5m renovating 22 pubs over the next 12 weeks. Projects will range from...

Brains: reopening Meridian Tower restaurant

Brains buys eaterie on 300ft tower

By The PMA Team

Brains, the brewer and pub operator, is set to re-open the restaurant on top of Swansea's £70m Meridian Tower. The Penthouse restaurant, which is...

Brains: new opening

SA Brain buys restaurant on 300ft tower

By The PMA Team

SA Brain, the brewer and pub operator, is set to reopen the restaurant atop Swansea's £70m Meridian Tower. The Penthouse restaurant, which is...

Tips: Leeds is UK's most generous city

Swansea has UK's stingiest tippers

By Lesley Foottit

People from Swansea are the UK's stingiest tippers, with just 18% regularly leaving a tip after a meal out. The study of 1,925 people by discount...

The Stag: multi-millionaires run the pub

Lottery winner takes on Brains pub

By Lesley Foottit

A £13m lottery winner has ditched her leisurely lifestyle to take on a SA Brains tenancy in Llanelli, Wales. Former supermarket checkout assistant...

Coulson: calls to punish underage buyers

Pass over your passport please

By Peter Coulson

I have been examining the proposal in Swansea for the police to fine anyone who gives their ID to a youngster to enable them to buy alcohol.