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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Jul- 2023 -12 July
Maven Leisure LTD opens new sports pub & kitchen
BRE Investment Management has announced that Maven Leisure LTD will be opening Northwood at Angel Central. Angel’s new sports pub and kitchen will have 12 UHD screens and cover cover 3,600 sq ft on Angel Central’s first floor and is set to open in September Northwood will be their first…
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4 July
York pub to reopen following £304k investment from Stonegate
York-based pub, The Stonebow, which was formerly known as The Terrace, is set to reopen to the local community on Monday 24 July following a £304k investment by the Stonegate Group. The pub has received a “fresh, new” look inside featuring new furnishings and fittings, and eight new HD TV…
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3 July
Drink sales rise YOY for ninth consecutive week
On-premise drink sales increased year-on-year for the ninth week in a row, up 7% compared with June 2022, according to the latest figures from the CGA. The CGA tracker, which calculates average sales in managed venues, found that the 7% figure for the seven days to last Saturday (24 June)…
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3 July
Gov to launch new Alcohol Duty rates and reliefs
HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) has announced that on 1 August 2023, the Alcohol Duty system will become much “simpler”, taxing all alcoholic drinks based on their alcohol by volume (ABV). The new Alcohol Duty system will replace the current Alcohol Duty system, which consists of four separate taxes covering…
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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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