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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May- 2024 -31 May
Red Oak Taverns acquires 19 pubs from Marston’s
Red Oak has announced the acquisition of 19 tied tenanted pubs from Marston’s, marking the third transaction between the two companies in the last 15 months. With this latest acquisition, Red Oak’s portfolio has now grown to 246 pubs. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Red Oak’s relationship with Marston’s, bringing…
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30 May
El Cenote cocktail bar launches in Camden
El Cenote, a new cocktail bar with a food menu in Camden, has officially opened. The new venture is being led by Aima Indigo, who has worked at venues such as La Bodega Negra and Mestizo Chelsea. The kitchen is led by chef Daniel Sanchez, a native of Mexico City,…
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30 May
The Dolphin pub in Newbury secures new tenant
The Dolphin, in the heart of Newbury, has secured seasoned chef Auror Kalivaci and his team as new tenants. Kalivaci and his team are eager to infuse their expertise and passion for food into this pub and they aim to create a new dining experience that caters to the diverse…
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29 May
Admiral Taverns acquires 37 pubs from Fuller’s
Admiral Taverns has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 37 freehold pubs from Fuller’s for a total consideration of £18.3m. The portfolio of 37 community, wet-led sites spans London and the Home Counties including Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. The group said the acquisition not…
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29 May
Revolution Bars rejects ‘highly conditional’ Nightcap offer
Revolution Bars Group, which operates the Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has rejected Nightcap’s non-binding proposal yesterday (28 May). According to the group’s update on the matter, the deal was rejected because Nightcap’s offer was “highly conditional” and required Revolution Bars to proceed with the restructuring plan but…
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22 May
Nightcap launches fundraising to fuel expansion plans
Nightcap has started a proposed fundraising of up to £3.5m before expenses via the issue of up to 70 million new ordinary shares of 1p each in the company at a price of 5p per new ordinary shares. The news comes as Nightcap boss Sarah Willingham intends to position the…
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20 May
Stonegate Group to reopen The Grove pub in Leeds
The Grove is set to re-open its doors on 30 May, following a substantial, restorative six-figure investment from the largest pub company in the UK, Stonegate Group. The Grove has been closed since November after an unfortunate fire incident last year. The refurbished pub now features new ceilings, windows, and…
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17 May
Wetherspoon to invest £5m in Mile Castle redevelopment
JD Wetherspoon has announced that it is set to invest £5m in the redevelopment of its Mile Castle pub in Newcastle. The pub will undergo a full internal refurbishment, to include decoration, new carpet, upgraded lighting, extending the bar on the third floor and creating a new cellar. As part…
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16 May
Hexham pub comes to market for £600,000
The Heart of Northumberland pub, located in the centre of Hexham in Northumberland, is up for sale for £595,000. The pub reopened in 2015 following a major renovation and refurbishment after being closed for years. The ground floor is subdivided into two main trade areas, the front bar seats 34…
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15 May
Liberation Group to launch Butcombe Boutique Inns
Liberation Group has announced that it will launch its new concept Butcombe Boutique Inns at the end of May with the objective of becoming the “leading” operator of premium rooms in the South of England. Butcombe Boutique Inns (BBI) will provide guests with a “unique, personalised and home away from…
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