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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Jun- 2022 -17 June
Brewers Fayre announces expansion with new MK pub
Whitbread’s family pub brand, Brewers Fayre, has announced its first opening in five years with the launch of a new site in Milton Keynes which will open its doors on Monday 4 July 2022. Marking the brand’s first opening since 2017, Brewers Fayre will be adding the new flagship pub…
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17 June
Managed group sales remain flat in May as cost crisis deepens
Sales remained flat for Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups in May as like-for-like sales were just 0.1% ahead of the pre-Covid levels of 2019, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker revealed. This follows like-for-like growth of between 2% and 4% from February to April. However, sales are “significantly”…
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15 June
UK eating out market to value £95.2bn in 2022
The UK eating out market is set to value £95.2bn in 2022, up 4% from pre-Covid levels in 2019, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2022. Lumina Intelligence said this means that inflation is outpacing market growth. Overall, outlet growth is expected to be positive…
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14 June
Revolution Bars earnings to surpass £10m
Revolution Bars Group plc has reported confidence in delivering adjusted EBITDA after rental charges “slightly ahead” of market expectations for the financial year to date, ahead of the group’s 2 July 2022 year end, currently standing at £10m. This follows “positive” trading over the Jubilee Bank Holiday, and the business…
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10 June
The White Hart Inn to reopen after nine years
The White Hart Inn is due to reopen after nine years on the 15 June. The property has reportedly undergone a £1m investment to transform it into a “tasteful, contemporary and eye-catching venue minutes from the sea”. The project was led by Piers Baker of Baker Hospitality, which also owns…
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10 June
Jubilee weekend trading ‘disappoints’ despite food and drink sales boost
The last week’s two Bank Holidays have lifted sales for Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants, although street parties dented trading over the weekend. According to CGA by NielsenIQ’s, On Premise sales from last Wednesday to Sunday (1 to 5 June) were 5% higher than the average for the equivalent period…
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9 June
Searcys’ St Pancras champagne bar to close for major refurb
St Pancras Champagne Bar by Searcys has announced it will temporarily close its doors on 25 June for an extensive refurbishment over the summer. Set to reopen in early September 2022, the bar will undergo a complete transformation with a full redesign and upgrade on technology. This will include an…
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9 June
New gastropub opens on the outskirts of Edinburgh
The Gammell Family, owners of Conifox Adventure Park and Activity Centre in Kirkliston, has opened The Fetching Fox gastropub on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The 100-cover gastropub is housed in the park’s newly refurbished former Stables Bistro. It also features an outdoor area, with a gourmet barbecue in the Summer…
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9 June
Fullers returns to profit as revenues recover to £253.8m
Fuller, Smith and Turner (Fullers) has revealed it has returned to profitability after seeing revenues recover to £253.8m, up from £73.3m in 2021 despite the impact of coronavirus closures and restrictions. For the year to 26 March 2022, the pub group reported adjusted profit before tax returning to growth at…
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8 June
Punch Pubs partners with Budweiser to stock Ukrainian beer
Budweiser Brewing Group announced that Chernigivske, a Ukrainian beer brand, will be participating in Punch Pubs venues across the UK. Punch Pubs are reportedly one of the first pub companies to stock Chernigivske beer in their 1,300 pubs across the country. All Budweiser Brewing Group profits in this collaboration will…
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