Pubs and Bars
The Pubs and Bars section on Catering Today covers the business developments, market trends, and operational challenges shaping the UK’s pub and bar sector. It reports on acquisitions, brand expansions, drinks innovation, and regulatory updates, alongside insights into staffing, sustainability, and consumer behaviour. With expert commentary and commercial analysis, Catering Today provides industry professionals with the intelligence needed to navigate a competitive and fast-evolving on-trade environment.
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May- 2024 -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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15 May
Four Glasgow pubs up for sale
Four pubs in Glasgow, all part of the Best Cellars Ltd portfolio, have been brought to market available separately or together. The four venues are The Vogue in Rutherglen, The Old Quarry Bar in Rutherglen, The Blackbull in the city of Glasgow and Brechins Bar in Govan. The Vogue Bar…
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14 May
Marston’s reports £0.8m loss in H1 2024
British pub operator Marston’s has reported a £0.8m underlying loss before tax for the six-month period ending 30 March 2024. However, the group’s revenues increased 5.2% to £428.1m (H1 FY2023: £407.0m), with good momentum across food and drink sales and like-for-like sales up 7.3%, outperforming the broader market. The pub…
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13 May
Robinsons Brewery revamps the Farmers Arms pub
Robinsons Brewery has revealed a brand new look of the Farmers Arms in Poynton following a transfer of the pub into their Managed House collection towards the end of last year. The Cheshire pub has received a glow-up boasting a new modern mid-century design scheme throughout the pub. The Robinsons…
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10 May
Pubs sales up 16.8% in wake of bank holiday weekend
Transactions at pubs, bars and clubs reached a 2024-high on Saturday 4 May, as the sunny weather and bank holiday weekend encouraged Brits to make a trip to their local area, according to Barclays Consumer Spend data. Transactions were up 16.8% in comparison to the previous Saturday, and 2.5x as…
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9 May
Pubs granted extended hours for Euros
The government has announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open till 1am should either England or Scotland make the semi finals of this summer’s European Championship. The decision will only cover venues in England and Wales as Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own licensing laws. Home Secretary…
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8 May
JD Wetherspoon expects profits to hit top-line as sales rise 5.2%
JD Wetherspoon expects profits to be towards the top of market expectations for 2024, as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in the 13-week period to 28 April. Year-to-date sales also rose 8.3% despite this year’s bank holiday (6 May) being a week later. Total sales still increased by 3.3% in…
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