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.

Oct- 2025 -

1 October

Shepherd Neame’s ‘resilient’ FY sales offset brewing decline

Shepherd Neame has welcomed a “resilient” full-year performance, despite revenues dipping by 4.6% to £164.3m, down from £172.3m the prior year, and lower brewing volumes. In the year ended 28 June 2025, underlying profit before tax fell by 3.7% to £7.6m. However, the brewer said it delivered “particularly strong” growth…
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Sep- 2025 -

29 September

RedCat Hospitality sales up 2% in ‘transformational year’

RedCat Hospitality has revealed that its like-for-like sales rose 2% in the year ended 30 March 2025, a year which CEO Richard Lewis has branded “transformational”. In the period, the company saw its adjusted EBITDA rise 290% to £8.8m, up from £2.2m, and its site EBITDA rise 42% to £18.7m,…
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26 September

Mitchells and Butlers sees sales jump 3.9% ahead of year end

Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 3.9% rise in sales for the 51 weeks to 20 September 2025, with mid-market pubs and pub restaurants driving growth. The company said trading remained “ahead of the market”, though sales were weaker in London and across its more premium businesses. The group increased…
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25 September

Historic pub in Monkton Farleigh changes hands to new operator

Christie and Co has revealed that The Kings Arms in Monkton Farleigh has been let to South West-based hospitality group The Beckford Group. Located around five miles from Bath, The Kings Arms in Monkton Farleigh is a traditional public house, with parts of the stone-built property dating back to the…
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24 September

Greggs to launch first pub pop-up at Fenwick Newcastle

Greggs has announced it will open its first pub-style pop-up – The Golden Flake Tavern – on Saturday (27 September) at Fenwick department store in Newcastle, offering bakery-themed beers, cocktails and food. Once opened, the Golden Flake Tavern will run daily from 11am to 7pm. The project is a collaboration…
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22 September

Pubs see August sales rise 2.8% as restaurants and bars decline

Britain’s managed pub groups saw warm weather lift their like-for-like sales by 2.8% in August, but restaurants and bars experienced sales declines of 1.6% and 5% respectively, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker shows. Pubs marked their best month since April thanks to sustained sunshine, which helped beer and…
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18 September

Hydes FY turnover hits ‘record’ £40.8m

Manchester-based Hydes’ Brewery has reported a record turnover of £40.8m for the year ended 30 March 2025, surpassing last year’s £39.3m despite poor summer trading conditions and ongoing cost pressures. The brewer and pub operator revealed that profits dipped only marginally, with operating profit before exceptionals at £2.2m and EBITDA…
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17 September

Young’s sales rise 5.6% over summer period

Young’s has reported that trading momentum has remained strong in the 24 weeks ended 15 September, with like-for-like sales up 5.6% and total sales up 5.3%. The group said this reflected a “healthy demand” for its pubs, supported by the ongoing sunny weather over the summer as customers “continued to…
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16 September

Punch Pubs reshapes leadership as part of growth strategy

Punch Pubs and Co has announced changes to its leadership team as part of its strategy to drive growth and pursue its goal of becoming a “five-star pub company”. Steve Worrall has been appointed to the newly created role of group projects director. He will establish a project management office…
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15 September

Stonegate to offload 23 pubs

Stonegate Group has appointed Savills to market 23 of its pubs that are located across England, with the properties available for sale individually or as part of smaller packages. The pubs are let on long leases with rent reviews linked to the Retail Price Index. Locations include the Admiral Macbride…
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