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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Nov- 2024 -5 November
The Plough in Binbrook hits the market
The Plough, a pub and restaurant in the village of Binbrook in Lincolnshire, has recently hit the market with an asking price of £295,000. Located in the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, and featuring a roadside position, The Plough is available with vacant possession. The pub offers a large trading area,…
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Oct- 2024 -31 October
Henley Pub Co to launch The Duke
Henley Pub Co has acquired The Duke pub and restaurant on Duke Street through Brakspear in Henley on Thames. The 2600 sq ft pub and restaurant is undergoing an extensive refurbishment to create 65 covers, an enhanced bar area, dining room and a small courtyard. The menu will showcase small…
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28 October
54% of hospitality firms to cut jobs and investment if rates relief ends
More than half of pubs and hospitality businesses would cut jobs (54%) and cancel investment (51%) if bills quadrupled when business rates relief ends in April, according to a new joint survey conducted by the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping and UKHospitality. The report also highlighted…
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25 October
Punch Pubs FY operating profits rise 43.6% to £48.4m
Punch Pubs has reported a 43.6% uplift in operating profits from £33.7m to £48.4m for the year ended 11 August, following a successful acquisition strategy. During the year, the group acquired 36 pubs at a total cost of £25.2m, which was funded from available cash resources and drawing on the…
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22 October
The Revel Collective FY losses widen to £36.7m
The Revel Collective, former Revolution Bars Group, has seen its loss before tax widen to £36.7m in its preliminary results for the year ended on 29 June. The group said that the result was mainly due to non-cash exceptional impairment charges from its restructuring plan. Despite strong festive trading and…
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18 October
Over 1,200 pubs will likely shut down this year, CAMRA says
Over 1,200 pubs will likely be shuttered this year, compared to around 1000 in 2023, and just over 800 in 2022, new data from CAMRA has revealed. Figures released today by the Campaign show the “alarming” rate of licensee turnover in the pub trade as the crushing weight of unfair…
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16 October
Heron and Brearley Group appoints ex-Liberation CEO as chairman
Isle of Man-based hospitality group Heron and Brearley Group has announced the appointment of Mark Crowther, former chief executive of the Liberation Group, as chairman. Crowther, who has worked for 11 years as Liberation Group’s CEO, brings over 30 years’ food, drink, and hospitality experience to the Manx business. He…
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15 October
The Nursery Inn pub in Stockport reopens after £250k refurb
Hydes Brewery has reopened the doors of its Stockport pub, The Nursery Inn, following a £250k refurbishment. The refurbishment of the 1939-built pub, a Grade II listed building owned by Salford-based Hydes, includes a full interior overhaul including a respectful redecoration, new furniture and fixtures in keeping with the pub’s…
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9 October
Arc Inspirations to bring Box to Sheffield
Arc Inspirations has announced that it is set to open its sports bar and kitchen brand Box in Sheffield in November. Located near Sheffield City Hall the new venue is part of the ‘Heart of the City’ redevelopment project bringing an investment of £2.7m that will create 55 new jobs.…
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9 October
Marston’s sales increase 5.8% in FY24
Marston’s total retail sales increased 5.8% according to its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 28 September 2024. The UK operator of 1,339 pubs said it also saw its like-for-like sales increase 4.8%, outperforming the broader market. The group said that both food and drink have shown “good momentum”…
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