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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Jun- 2024 -12 June
The Berkeley to open rooftop bar to public
The Berkeley will open its rooftop located between Knightsbridge and Belgravia to all starting from 11 July. The bar, which is usually just open to hotel guests, will offer views of London’s skyline as well as a brand new Mexican-inspired menu. In collaboration with Patrón, The Berkeley will serve up…
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12 June
Scotland’s only cocktail bar on the beach put up for sale
The Cladach Beach House, Scotland’s only cocktail bar located on the beach, on the Isle of Arran, has been put up for sale for £195,000. The bar features both indoor and outdoor seating, a cosy indoor log burner, outdoor fire pit and Tiki-style bar. The room can accommodate for around…
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10 June
St Austell Brewery FY23 revenues rise 10% to £229.5m
St Austell Brewery, which owns over 160 pubs, inns and hotels across the West Country, has reported another “record” year where total revenues rose 10% to £229.5m for the year to 31 December 2023. This comes as the group’s total operating profits for the financial period reached £13.2m, showing a…
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7 June
Vagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE
Bar group Vagabond’s two sites within Gatwick Airport have been acquired out of administration by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. Quantuma…
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7 June
GSG Hospitality acquires The Hightown Pub in Liverpool
GSG Hospitality has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of The Hightown Pub in Liverpool. In collaboration with executive head chef Daniel Heffy, alongside esteemed partners Matt Farrell and John Ennis, GSG stated that it is set to “revolutionise the traditional pub experience with a menu that steps away from…
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4 June
Drinks sales drop 3% as rain returns
Drinks sales in the UK dropped 3% in the week ended 25 May, compared with the same period last year, as wet weather continued to dampen performance, according to data from CGA. Year-on-year sales plunged 22% after heavy rain on 22 May, and they were down by between 8% and…
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3 June
Stockport pub reopens after 10 years
The White Lion pub in Stockport, the town’s oldest pub dating back to the 15th Century, is set to reopen after being vacant for 10 years. The Grade II listed building was acquired by Stockport Council as part of the £7m investment into the regeneration of the Market Place and…
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3 June
Liberation Group welcomes record sales of £144.4m
Liberation Group, the privately owned premium pub operator and brewing company, has announced record revenues of £144.4m, up 20% for the year ended 27 January 2024. Strong underlying growth also resulted in LFL Managed Pub EBITDA increasing 19%. The group’s UK managed pubs produced a “strong” performance, with an 8.0%…
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3 June
Arc Inspirations to expand in Nottingham and Sheffield
Arc Inspirations, which operates Banyan, BOX and Manahatta chains, has announced its plans to open new sites in Nottingham and Sheffield this year. The new openings aim to build on Arc’s city centre growth strategy, which will see the group operate 50 bars by 2030. After launching Manahatta Sheffield in…
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May- 2024 -31 May
Revolution Bars ends formal sales process
Revolution Bars has announced that it has ended its formal sales process after it did not receive any proposals relating to the acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the company. It comes just days after the company turned down what it called a “highly…
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