Tommy Banks launches new Jeopardy Hospitality venture
The group said Jeopardy Hospitality is an opportunity for Banks and team to explore new opportunities while keeping the Tommy Banks Group brand totally intact
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Restaurateur Tommy Banks has launched a new hospitality venture, Jeopardy Hospitality, along with business partner Matthew Lockwood, brother James Banks and businessman Neil Armstrong.
The group’s first project under the Jeopardy Hospitality brand will be the restoration and reopening of The General Tarleton, a North Yorkshire establishment, set to welcome guests later this summer.
With this new project, the team aims to breathe new life into cherished venues and bring a renewed sense of purpose and connection to communities across the UK.
Recognising their “importance within British culture, community and history”, Jeopardy Hospitality will focus on pubs, with each opening celebrating the history of the site and individual charm, as well as its surrounding area.
Located in the village of Knaresborough, just 10 minutes from Harrogate, The General Tarleton sits within an 18th Century coaching inn. The pub will undergo a sensitive restoration by the team and open once again as an eight-bedroom pub with a private dining area, large bar and beer garden.
The group said Jeopardy Hospitality is an opportunity for Banks and team to explore new opportunities while keeping the Tommy Banks Group brand totally intact. Long-term planning continues for the ongoing development of The Black Swan Oldstead, Roots York, The Abbey Inn, Byland and Made in Oldstead, and these brands remain the foundation of Tommy’s identity and purpose.
Banks said: “Jeopardy Hospitality is an exciting new step for us, bringing new life to places with real history, like The General Tarleton. We’re not just reopening pubs, but working to restore them with care and respect for what makes them unique. It’s about creating spaces where people can come together, enjoy good food, and connect with local heritage.
“While times are challenging, we believe that growth is important for staying resilient in the UK hospitality scene. With rising costs and changing regulations, expanding helps us make the most of our resources. Together with Matt, James, and Neil, we’re focused on creating something that’s grounded in community.”
