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.

Mar- 2024 -

18 March

Nightcap revenues rise 42.1% to £33.4m in H1

Nightcap has reported that revenues grew 42.1% to £33.4m in the interim 26-week period ended 31 December 2023. The bar group has attributed its performance to the acquisition of Dirty Martini, the successful collaboration with The Piano Works over the Christmas period, and the maturing of sites opened in the…
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15 March

Farnham pub Bat and Ball up for sale

The Bat and Ball pub and restaurant in Farnham, Surrey has been put up for sale for £1.2m. The venue has total seating for approximately 112 persons, the two section bar area has room for 66 seating while the restaurant/dining area has 46 covers. The outside has space for around…
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15 March

The Royal Oak reopens following six figure investment

The Royal Oak in Harlesden has reopened its doors today (15 March), after undergoing an extensive transformation following a six-figure investment from Craft Union Pub Company. The pub which features Victorian architecture now includes two fully refurbished bars, with ‘The Loft’ bar located upstairs, which will be available for private…
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11 March

Drinks sales dip again but LAD categories hold up

Drinks sales in the UK dropped 2% in the week ended 2 March compared to the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This follows a 5% drop over the previous seven days, and three weeks of flat or marginal growth before that. Despite this, beer sales were…
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11 March

Greene King partners with Eden Project Communities

Greene King has announced a two-year partnership with the Eden Project Communities as it launches its new “Closer Communities” programme reaching 1,600 managed pubs across the UK. Greene King’s “Closer Communities” programme will aim to help reduce loneliness and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to come together and…
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7 March

Young’s acquires City Pub Group for £162m

Young’s Pubs has announced the completion of its acquisition of City Pub Group for £162m. As a result Young’s now adds 51 wet led pubs to its managed trading estate, taking its overall estate to 279. The deal will also see Young’s expand into new markets including Norwich and Cambridge.…
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5 March

Chiave cocktail bar to open on 12 March

Brand new cocktail bar Chaive has announced it is set to open on 12 March in Shoreditch, London. The concept is a cocktail bar split across two floors with the main focus on bespoke drinks. There will also be carefully selected music by renowned DJs, amplified by an “exceptional custom…
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1 March

Admiral Taverns reopens Glasgow pub after £340k refurb

Admiral Taverns has reopened The Brockburn, formerly The Pollock pub, in Glasgow following a £340,000 refurbishment. The pub has been completely redecorated with an updated bar and lounge area to create a “warm and inviting atmosphere”. Outside, the pub has been given a “vibrant and modern look”, including brand new…
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1 March

Heartwood reopens The White Horse inn following £4m refurb

Heartwood Collection has reopened the doors of The White Horse, one of England’s oldest coaching inns, following an extensive £4m refurbishment. The historic Grade II-listed building, located on Dorking’s high street, has been transformed into a pub with rooms. The venue, which was frequented by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens,…
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Feb- 2024 -

28 February

Asking price for Cheshire’s Poachers Inn reduced

The asking price for the Poachers Inn in Bollington, Cheshire has been reduced to £795,000 by sellers Christie and Co. Featuring a main pub and restaurant area, as well as a beer garden, the pub offers an extensive range of traditional cask and local ales. The Poachers Inn has been…
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