Amber Taverns
Covers developments from a UK pub company specialising in community-focused, wet-led venues across town centres and high streets. Updates include new openings, refurbishments, acquisitions, investment activity, and promotional campaigns, alongside insights into market trends, operational strategies, and the role of value-driven pubs in the UK hospitality sector.
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Jan- 2026 -20 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Amber Taverns opens The Comet in Helensburgh
Pub operator Amber Taverns has opened a new venue in Helensburgh with the launch of The Comet, adding to its portfolio of community pubs. The venue has been fitted out as a local pub aimed at serving residents, with features including a pool table and dartboards, as well as space…
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Sep- 2025 -2 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Vacant licensed venue in Helensburgh sold to Amber Taverns
Christie and Co has announced the sale of a vacant licensed property in Helensburgh to pub company Amber Taverns, for an undisclosed amount. Located on James Street in the town centre, the property previously operated as a successful bar and restaurant, formerly known as ‘The Loggie Baird’ until its closure…
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Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberPubs and Bars
Epiris acquires Amber Taverns
Epiris has announced that Epiris Fund III has agreed to acquire pub operator Amber Taverns for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is Epiris Fund III’s fifth investment, following Delinian, LoneStar, Pure Cremation and GSF Car Parts. Amber Taverns operates 178 freehold, wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, the…
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Jan- 2024 -4 JanuaryNews
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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Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberNews
Amber Taverns to open four new pubs amid expansion plans
Amber Taverns, the operator of 170 freehold community, wet-led pubs, has announced that it has completed another four new sites, further expanding the company’s presence to four new locations, Derby, Bridgend, Airdrie and Motherwell in Scotland. A value-focused pub group, which is uniquely focused on the hybrid operator-managed business model,…
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Aug- 2023 -14 AugustPubs and Bars
Belmill Hotel acquired by Amber Taverns
The Belmill Hotel has been sold to national pub group, Amber Taverns, who is expanding its portfolio across the Scottish regions. The Belmill is situated in the Lanarkshire town of Bellshill, only ten miles from Glasgow city centre. The hotel, which received “significant” investment from its previous owners, Bozz Co…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JunePubs and Bars
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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