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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Jun- 2023 -23 June
Marquess of Anglesey pub reopens after ‘extensive’ refurb
Marquess of Anglesey, one of Covent Garden’s most historic pubs, has reopened its doors following an “extensive refurbishment”. Located on Bow Street, the pub is set over three floors, which have been transformed throughout to encompass a first-floor dining lounge and a new rooftop bar, complete with a retractable roof.…
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22 June
High inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association has said that high inflation is still impacting the night time economy and consumer spending. The trade association believes that despite the warm weather and three bank holidays last month operating costs and consumers tightening their belts have affected the sector. This comes after it…
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19 June
Drinks sales jump 15% in second week of June
Drinks sales in the UK rose 15% in the week ended Saturday 10 June compared with the same week in 2022 boosted by a number of sporting events. There was double-digit growth on five of the seven days, peaking at a 29% increase on 7 June when West Ham played…
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16 June
Amber Taverns opens The Leopard in Chester
Amber Taverns has announced the official opening of its latest addition, The Leopard, In Chester yesterday (15 June). Located in the centre of Chester, the group says that the pub offers a “unique” experience with its blend of style, atmosphere and exceptional service. The Leopard features a roof terrace that…
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15 June
Fullers sees 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m
Pub and hotel chain Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m in FY2023 compared with £253.8m in FY2022, according to its latest figures for the 53 weeks ended 1 April 2023. According to Fuller’s, who continues to recover from the pandemic, revenues increased despite…
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15 June
Vaulkhard Group acquires two pubs amid £4.5m funding package
Newcastle-based leisure operators, Vaulkhard Group, has acquired two pubs after it secured a funding package of £4.5m from HSBC UK. The group, which owns a number of bars and pubs in the city, including Barluga, Redhouse and The Beehive, has acquired the Town Wall and Bridge Taverns in central Newcastle. …
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13 June
NQ64 opens in Shoreditch
Arcade themed bar NQ64 has announced the opening of its latest site in Shoreditch, London. The new opening is the company’s largest to date at 9,000 sq ft and the first that serves food. NQ64 has teamed up with Manchester’s Burgerism, to offer a menu of premium smashed patty and…
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May- 2023 -26 May
The Tommy Banks Group opens the Abbey Inn
The Tommy Banks Group has opened The Abbey Inn, a pub with rooms in Byland Abbey, North Yorkshire. The Abbey Inn was built by monks in 1845 as a farmhouse, but by 1853 it was converted into a public house. The group converted the 19th-Century inn into a country pub,…
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25 May
Young’s revenues hit £369m in FY22
Young’s and Co total revenues reached £368.9m in the 53 weeks ended 3 April, showing an increase of 19.4% against the prior year, while managed pub like-for-like revenue increased 12.9% on a 52-week basis. Despite facing cost headwinds, the pub group’s adjusted profit before tax was 8.1% higher at £45.2m.…
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18 May
The Stables reopens after multi million-pound refurb
The Stables in Newcastle, has reopened its doors after completing a multi million-pound refurbishment. Bought by The Inn Collection Group in late 2020, the first phase of the refurbishment has seen the replacement of the original bar near the main entrance with a new installation, creating a near three-fold increase…
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