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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Feb- 2024 -27 February
Strong Valentine’s Day keeps drinks sales level with 2023
Drinks sales at Britain’s pubs and bars stayed level year-on-year, with a small 0.1% fall for the week ended 17 February, to continue a solid start to February trading, according to data from CGA. This follows 1% growth in the previous seven days and continues a decent build-back after tough conditions in…
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27 February
The Redgarth in Inverurie hits the market after 34 years
The Redgarth, a pub and restaurant with letting rooms in Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, has hit the market for the first time in 34 years. Well positioned within the picturesque village of Oldmeldrum, the inn has built a good reputation in Aberdeenshire for its food and drink offerings. The business is also…
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26 February
Red Engine posts £67m sales in 2023
Red Engine, owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has announced that it posted sales of £67m for 2023, up 26% year-on-year. It also revealed that Red Engine venues and partner venues sales when combined exceeded £100m for 2023, up 28% YOY, with like-for-like sales increasing by 10%. Red Engine,…
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26 February
Danieli Group falls to FY loss despite turnover hitting £9.8m
Newcastle-based Danieli Group Holdings, the hospitality company behind the Stack leisure brand, revealed turnover of £9.8m during the year ended April 2023 despite an operating loss of £268,958. The group attributed this to the closure of Stack Newcastle in May 2022, which meant that Stack Trading Ltd and Stack Containers…
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26 February
Shepherd Neame reopens The Crown after £750k refurb
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened The Crown pub in Blackheath Village, following a £750,000 transformation. The former 16th Century coaching inn has undergone a seven-week refurbishment which has introduced a new look while also retaining its “unique” features. The pub now features a “rich” palette…
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23 February
The Lobster reopens following £465k investment
The Lobster pub, located in the seaside town of Sheringham, is set to reopen on Tuesday 27 February after undergoing a £465,000 refurbishment. As part of the six-figure investment, The Lobster has received a full internal and external refresh which includes a new bar, kitchen, and refurbishment of seven of…
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21 February
Drinks sales back in modest growth after tough January
Drinks sales in the UK rose 1% for the week ended 10 February compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. Trading last week was boosted by stable weather and the Six Nations rugby tournament. This follows four successive weeks of negative numbers, thanks to a…
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20 February
The William Morgan pub to reopen following refurb
The William Morgan pub in Prestatyn is set to re-open its doors on 21 February, following a huge six-figure investment from the Stonegate Group. The new-look pub will also host a grand launch party from Thursday 22 February, through to Sunday 25 February. The venue has undergone a full renovation,…
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19 February
Greene King to launch second pub concept Nest Pubs
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has announced it will launch its second franchise pub concept under the name Nest Pubs. The new franchise concept follows the success of Hive Pubs, Greene King’s first franchise pub concept, which was launched in 2021 and…
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15 February
January Hospitality sales flatline amid consumer spending squeeze
Britain’s leading hospitality groups generated year-on-year like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in January, according to data from CGA. This comes after there was like-for-like sales growth of 8.8% in December 2023. Restaurants saw sales growth of 0.9% in January, while pubs’ trading finished 1.5% ahead of the same period…
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