Pubs and Bars
The Pubs and Bars section on Catering Today covers the business developments, market trends, and operational challenges shaping the UK’s pub and bar sector. It reports on acquisitions, brand expansions, drinks innovation, and regulatory updates, alongside insights into staffing, sustainability, and consumer behaviour. With expert commentary and commercial analysis, Catering Today provides industry professionals with the intelligence needed to navigate a competitive and fast-evolving on-trade environment.
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Jun- 2019 -6 June
Former Groucho Club MD launches The Bar at Sloane Place
Tuesday night (4 June) saw the launch of The Bar at Sloane Place, the newest offering by award winning executive chef Bernhard Mayer and Matt Hobbs, former managing director of The Groucho Club. Ashley James and Made in Chelsea’s Alex Mytton DJed at the event, while guests were treated to…
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3 June
Vic’s and The Vine opens after seven figure investment
Bar and restaurant Vic’s and The Vine has opened its doors in Prestwick, Ayrshire after a seven figure investment, undertaken by hospitality group Buzzwork Holdings.The Vine restaurant is a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere with space for 150 guests, serving food from breakfast until late, seven days a week and has a…
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3 June
First Andrew Fairlie award won by Prince Charles’ country house
The first award for hospitality excellence created in honour of legendary Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has been won by Dumfries House, the 18th Century Ayrshire country mansion and estate rescued and redeveloped by Prince Charles. Fairlie, who died in January after a long battle with a brain tumour, was Scotland’s…
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May- 2019 -31 May
Historic Manchester pub secures conversion funding
Accountancy firm, Cowgills has announced it has secured funding for the conversion of historic Manchester pub, the Cross Keys in Eccles. The building has now been acquired by specialist social care property provider Annesley Property Group, in a deal worth £1.25m. The pub was developed by Annesley Living to provide…
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30 May
Residents take pub to court following ‘sex in the street’
Local residents in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, are set to take local pub the Jolly Potters to court after saying its parties have led to excessive noise levels and people having sex in the street. According to a report by the BBC, residents have also complained of public urination and drug taking…
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30 May
Two Cumbrian country pubs brought to market
Real estate advisor Savills is bringing two Cumbrian inns; The Cross Keys and The Highland Drove, to market for £550,000 and £350,000 respectively. The Cross Keys Inn is a semi-detached country pub that is fully fitted with a commercial kitchen and holds a late license. Located in the village of…
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29 May
700-year-old pub devastated by blaze
The 700-year-old Ye Olde Six Bells pub in Surrey has been left partly destroyed after it caught fire just after 7:30pm yesterday (Tuesday 28 May). More than 20 firefighters were called to the scene in the village of Horley, with crews still remaining at the scene at the time of…
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14 May
Pub introduces mini portions in bid to tackle food waste
A town centre pub and restaurant has introduced smaller portions of some of its most popular dishes in a bid to combat food waste. The Sun in Ulverston has created a British Classics menu for senior citizens, some of whom had commented the pub’s portions were too much. Now smaller…
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13 May
Easter heatwave boosts drink sales while eating-out market suffers
The hot Easter weekend delivered different outcomes for Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups, latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker show. While pub sales surged, restaurants took a hit during the month of April. Pub and bar chains reported collective like-for-like sales up 5.3% for the four-day break…
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8 May
Warm weather draws Brits to pubs and restaurants as spending rises
Consumer spending grew by 2.5% year-on-year in April, as milder temperatures encouraged Brits to go out and spend, despite ongoing struggles in the retail sector. According to data from Barclaycard, spending in pubs and restaurants reached double-digit growth of 13.1% and 10% respectively – as Brits made the most of…
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