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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Jan- 2024 -12 January
Nightcap revenues jump 65.7% amid bumper Christmas trading
Nightcap has revealed that group revenues jumped to £7.4m during the four-week period ended 31 December 2023, spelling a 65.7% rise compared with the same period last year. As a result, Nightcap’s revenues for the entire of December 2023 were the largest monthly revenues in its nearly three-year history since…
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11 January
Young’s Pubs to reopen The Constitution in Camden
The Constitution pub in Camden is set to reopen its doors in February 2024, following an extensive refurbishment. Located on St Pancras Way, the canal side pub has undergone a complete transformation, including the addition of a new rooftop terrace. The Constitution, acquired by Young’s & Co’s Brewery PLC in…
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11 January
Arc Inspirations reports ‘record’ sales for December 2023
Arc Inspirations, the operator of bar brands Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has reported record sales for December 2023, as like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% compared with the same period last year. The news comes as like-for-like sales at BOX rose by 30%, 24% at Manahatta and 10% at Banyan, while…
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10 January
Wetherspoon agrees deal with Haven for on-site pub
JD Wetherspoon has announced that it has agreed a deal with holiday park operator Haven to operate pubs on its sites. The agreement will see £1.1m invested into the first Wetherspoon pub, which will open its doors in March at Primrose Valley in North Yorkshire. The deal means that Haven…
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9 January
Wetherspoon set to open new £2.3m site in Euston
JD Wetherspoon has announced that it is set to open a new pub worth £2.3m near Euston station, creating 55 jobs. The new pub, which will be called The Captain Flinders, will be managed by Samantha Pugh, previously pub manager at The Coronet (Holloway). The pub gets its name after…
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8 January
Drinks sales rise 7% in last two weeks of 2023
Drinks sales in the UK saw 7% year-on-year growth in the two weeks ended 30 December 2023, according to data from CGA. The week ended 23 December saw a 9% increase compared with the same week in 2022, while the week ended 30 December saw a 6% increase in sales.…
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5 January
Revolution Bars Group to close eight sites
Revolution Bars Group, trading mainly under the Revolution, Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has announced the closure of eight sites despite a 9% like-for-like sales increase for the four weeks from 4 to 31 December. Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs performed well, and whilst the Revolution brand…
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4 January
Amber Taverns sales jump 20% during festive period
Amber Taverns, the owner of 170 freehold community wet-led pubs, has announced strong trading over the key Christmas and New Year festive period across its pub portfolio with like-for-like sales up 20%. Focusing purely on drink sales enables Amber to provide value for money and a tailored wet-led offer with…
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4 January
Urban Pubs and Bars Xmas appeal raises over £42k for StreetSmart
Urban Pubs and Bars has revealed that its Christmas appeal has raised over £42k for StreetSmart, a charity that helps homeless and vulnerable people across the country. The pub group, which operates 42 pubs, bars and restaurants across London, raised the money as part of its Christmas charity partnership. At…
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2 January
Gov’s £25m levelling-up scheme to aid community pubs and theatres
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced £25m of levelling-up funding to support over 70 pubs, cinemas and museums across the UK through its Community Ownership Fund. The Community Ownership Fund, the most recent tranche of money, will be used to keep buildings open and community…
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