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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Jan- 2025 -9 January
The Spotted Dog reopens following a six-figure investment
Dorking-based pub The Spotted Dog has reopened following a six-figure investment, with the renovations leading to an increase in capacity by 130. The venue closed its doors on 20 October 2024 for the transformation, with two months of extensive work taking place behind the scenes to introduce new features. Situated…
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8 January
The Dark Horse Pub opens in Camden
The Dark Horse Pub has opened in Camden in the former Camden Stable block. The pub is run by the same teams behind Le Bab and music venue Tape London. It will celebrate Camden’s rich music heritage with live music performances and music industry events weekly. Interiors have been designed…
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8 January
Hydes invests further £235k in The Abel Heywood within 12 months
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a £235k refurbishment of the boutique hotel at The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The investment follows a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate in 2024 including a £200k refurbishment of The Abel Heywood pub in February…
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2 January
More than 34 pubs a month stopped trading in 2024, data finds
The number of pubs that stopped trading permanently across England and Wales rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34 a month calling last orders for the final time in 2024, according to analysis of official government data by Altus Group. The commercial real estate adviser found that…
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2 January
Star Pubs to invest £60k in Six Nations support for pubs
Star Pubs has announced it will invest over £60,000 in Six Nations 2025 Championship rugby pub support. Following unprecedented demand for its Six Nations 2024 Championship rugby materials, the £60,000 will be the group’s biggest ever package of free support and will include 1,400 promotional kits, staff training and a…
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Dec- 2024 -24 December
Admiral Taverns invests £800k in three sites
Admiral Taverns has revealed that it has invested £800k in three pubs; The Silkstone Arms in Sheffield, The Eagle in Braintree and The Wonder in Oldbury. The Silkstone Arms has had an investment of nearly £220,000 including a complete transformation including a revamped bar area and brand-new fixtures, fittings, flooring…
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23 December
UK gov to allow pubgoers to use digital ids next year to boost hospitality sectors
From next year, the UK government is planning to roll out a new law allowing pub and bar-goers, as well as shoppers, to use their phones to prove their age when buying alcohol, in a bid to boost high street and hospitality sectors. According to the government, digital identities could…
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20 December
Drake and Morgan FY turnover rises 5% to £45.5m
Drake and Morgan has revealed that its turnover has risen 5% to £45.5m for the year ended 31 March 2024. Alongside this, the company’s adjusted EBITDA rose to £4.4m, up from £4.1m the previous year. It comes as the company has stated that Christmas bookings are set to eclipse last…
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19 December
Stonegate Group invests £100m across estate in 2024
Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in 2024 to “enhance” its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than £17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs” in 2024. Significant…
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17 December
Xmas pint sales to generate £1.4bn, BBPA finds
Sales of pints in December could generate turnover of around £1.4bn, according to data from the British Beer and Pubs Association (BBPA). This comes as almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December, with the beer and pub sector expected to pour a total of £3.3bn in…
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