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 -3 May
Nightcap quells Revolution Bars acquisition rumours
Nightcap has released a response to speculation that it is planning to acquire Revolution Bars Group, following its documented struggles with debt. Early in April, Revolution Bars suspended trading of its shares on AIM after it failed to publish its yearly fiscal results. Rob Pitcher, the CEO of Revolution Bars,…
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Apr- 2024 -30 April
Greene King opens 50th Hive Pub
Greene King Pub Partners has opened its 50 Hive Pub, The Robert Kett in Wymondham, Norfolk. Greene King Pub Partners’ Hive Pubs franchise offer first launched in late 2021, meaning the Hive Pubs franchise concept has grown to 50 pubs in less than three years. Earlier this year, Greene King…
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30 April
Punch Pubs expands portfolio with acquisition of 24 pubs
Punch Pubs and Co has completed the acquisition of the Milton 3 portfolio, adding 24 pubs to the Burton-based, independent pub company’s 1,300-strong portfolio. The pubs are located in the North East and Yorkshire, including The Black Bull in Morpeth, The Cross Keys in Washington, and The New Inn in…
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29 April
The Albion pub hits the market after 20 years
The Albion, a popular pub in Roker Sunderland, has recently hit the market for the first time in 20 years for an undisclosed amount. Occupying a two-storey property in a busy housing area, The Albion is located along an established drinking circuit, within walking distance to the Stadium of Light,…
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26 April
Loungers revenues jump 24.7% to £353.5m in FY24
Loungers revenues were up 24.7% to £353.5m during the 53 weeks ended 21 April 2024. Excluding the benefit of the 53rd week total sales were up 22.2%. This sales performance reflects both continuing “strong” like-for-like sales growth (7.5% across the 53 weeks) and the ongoing success of the operator’s new…
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25 April
Hare and Hounds Nuneaton reopens after £286,000 refurb
Proper Pubs has announced that the Hare and Hounds pub in Nuneaton has reopened after a £286,000 refurbishment. Inside the pub features brand new furniture, fixtures, fittings and flooring and two separate trading areas. One half is a lounge for intimate gatherings with family and friends and the other half…
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23 April
Another Place opens Brackenrigg Inn
Another Place, The Lake has announced the opening of the refurbished Brackenrigg Inn, in Ullswater in the Lake District. The pub is a short walk from the existing hotel and includes a bar, seven ensuite bedrooms, a sun-trap terrace and six acres of meadows. Guests staying at The Brackenrigg will…
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22 April
Queens Head Hawkshead re-opens after refurb
The Queens Head, a pub with rooms in Hawkshead, has reopened following its new pub and guest bedrooms refurbishment. The listed pub, one of Robinsons’ Individual Inns pub collection, offers “premium pub accommodation” alongside food and drinks. The sixth-generation family brewers have invested significant capital into the improvements of the…
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22 April
Red Engine to open fourth UK Electric Shuffle in Manchester
Red Engine has announced that it will open its fourth Electric Shuffle venue in the UK in Manchester on 21 June. Located on Deansgate, this new venue is the second outside of London and the second Red Engine brand to reach Manchester after the opening of Flight Club in 2018.…
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19 April
London’s Soho welcomes six new F&B offerings
Six new F&B additions are set to open in Soho’s Shaftesbury Capital portfolio. Kingly Street has welcomed two new signings from The Counter and Little Door and Co alongside the upsize of pub and cocktail bar Two Floors. Three-storey alfresco dining destination, Kingly Court, has introduced two new debut concepts,…
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