Pubs and Bars
The latest news and updates on pubs and bars, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Feb- 2020 -6 February
Lincoln’s Prince of Wales pub reopens following £260,000 investment
Ei Publican Partnerships has supported local publican, Gordon Reeves, by revitalising the Prince of Wales pub in Lincoln, which has recently reopened following a £260,000 joint investment. Located in the Bailgate area of Lincoln, the reopening follows a “significant transformation” to bring the well-known and historic site “back to its…
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Jan- 2020 -30 January
Fuller’s reports strong sales growth over Christmas period
Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 4.3% increase in like-for-like sales of managed pubs and hotels over the Christmas trading period. The group also saw a 2.5% increase in sales during the 42 weeks ended 18 January 2020, with all areas of the business, including food, drink and accommodation,…
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29 January
Roseacre Pub Company takes on fourth Star Pubs & Bars site
Midlands-based Roseacre Pub Company has taken on its fourth Star Pubs and Bars site at the Beacon Hotel in Burton on Trent, bringing its food led pub restaurant estate to nine. The operator and Star Pubs and Bars are together investing £500,000 in a “major upgrade” of the Beacon Hotel,…
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28 January
Star Pubs and Bars records rise in leased pub sector
Star Pubs and Bars has reported a 10% rise in applications for its pubs and an increase in the percentage of licensees on substantive leases over the last 12 months. This follows on from a 12.5% increase in applications in 2018, and the company said it also witnessed a “higher…
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22 January
Wetherpsoon sales jump 4.7% in Q2 results
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the first 12 week period ended 19 January. The pub giant also reported an 4.2% increase in total sales. For the 25 week period to 19 January 2020, like-for-like sales increased by 5% and total sales by 4.9%. Since…
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20 January
UK pub sector expands for first time since 2009
In 2019 there was an annual net gain of 320 pubs across the UK, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Since 2009 pubs across the UK have been closing at a rate of around 700 per year. Paul Collins, a licensed trade specialist at…
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13 January
City Pub Group warns on profits as ‘one-off factors’ hit earnings
The City Pub Group has warned that its earnings will come in slightly below expectations after a series of “one-off factors” dented its profitability. The owner and operator of 47 premium pubs across Southern England and Wales, revealed that for the 52-week period ending 29 December 2019 turnover was up…
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10 January
Brewhouse & Kitchen reports ‘successful’ festive trading
Brewhouse and Kitchen, the 22-site strong brewpub group, has reported a “successful” festive period with like-for-like liquor and food sales up 7%. Pre-booked party covers were up by 14% on a like-for-like basis and the company said it benefitted by offering a flexible buffet package alongside the traditional three courses.…
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8 January
Wetherspoon expands plans for Wolverhampton project
JD Wetherspoon has submitted plans to expand its current £7m redevelopment scheme for its Wolverhampton pub and hotel site, The Moon Under Water. The “ambitious redevelopment” will see the pub chain establish its national Heritage Centre at the site, as well as convert the upper floors into a hotel. The…
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3 January
Brewdog to open its first alcohol-free bar in London
Craft brewer BrewDog has announced it is opening its first alcohol-free bar in Central London. The bar will offer 15 taps of draft alcohol-free craft beer and has expanded its range by introducing two new additions such as a Coffee Stout called ‘Wake Up Call’ and ‘Hazy AF’, which is…
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