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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Sep- 2024 -9 September
Warm end to August lifts drinks sales back into modest growth
Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues rose a modest 1% in the week ended 31 August, according to data from CGA. This increase was partly driven by good weather over the Bank Holiday weekend with sales on the Bank Holiday Monday (26 August) rising 1%. Sales spiked by 10%…
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9 September
Young’s and Co appoints new non-executive director
Young’s and Co Brewery has announced the appointment of Ian Dyson as non-executive director. Dyson, who stepped into his new role on 2 September 2024, is currently chair of the board at Currys plc and a non-executive director of JD Sports Fashion. He has a strong track record across consumer…
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6 September
The Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni
The Emory Rooftop Bar in Knightsbridge is today (6 September) opening a rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni. Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency. Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner…
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5 September
The Hero Maida Vale launches The Grill
The Hero pub located in Maida Vale has announced its next phase of opening with the introduction of The Grill. The Grill,, which is set to open on 17 September 2024, will serve as an “elevated” dining experience within the newest venue from the team behind The Pelican in Notting…
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3 September
Revolution resumes AIM trading as restructuring plan completes
Revolution Bars Group has resumed trading on the AIM after officially completing its fundraising and restructuring plan. The bar operator, which trades under the Revolution, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has reissued a total of 1,267,768,705 new ordinary shares following the completion. The restructuring plan, which was first announced…
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2 September
Drinks sales down for fourth week in five
Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues saw a year-on-year drop of 5% for the week ended Saturday 24 August, according to CGA data. It follows mixed weather in many parts of Britain and an increase in overseas travel this year, which have both reduced spending over the summer holiday…
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2 September
Urban Pubs and Bars acquires 11 new sites
Pub and dining group Urban Pubs and Bars (UPB) has recently acquired 11 new sites. The group has announced the acquisition of eight trading leasehold businesses and three vacant freehold sites from the administrators of Elflock Limited, Babel Silk Limited, Brocade Limited and De Gremio Limited. The leisure group, which…
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Aug- 2024 -30 August
Revolution Bars gives go ahead to restructuring plan
Revolution Bars Group has announced the completion of its fundraising and restructuring plan which is set to go ahead as planned on 3 September. As previously announced, the plan, which was launched on 31 May, will enable the company to restructure certain of its liabilities. This includes amending and extending…
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30 August
St Austell Brewery acquires The Bell at Broadway
St Austell Brewery has announced the acquisition of The Bell at Broadway near Ilminster for an undisclosed amount. This latest pub will join the independent brewer’s estate of 122 leased and tenanted pubs across the West Country. As the oldest pub in the area, it was sold by local businessman…
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28 August
Dronfield Woodhouse pub The Miners Arms closes for £310k refurb
Dronfield Woodhouse pub The Miners Arms has shut its doors in order to undergo a £310,000 refurbishment. The refurbishment is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and new licensee Jon Church, who comes from Meadowhead and has worked in pubs around Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for the past 20…
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