Be At One
Coverage of franchised cocktail bar openings, executive moves, site refurbs, and training initiatives linked to one of the UK’s leading cocktail bar operators. Includes new launches across UK cities, flagship venue investments such as a major central-London £500K refurbishment, bartender academy developments, and brand expansion via new city sites. Built for hospitality operators, bar managers, F&B directors, and franchise strategists tracking growth and operations in branded cocktail environments.
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilRestaurants
Yard Sale Pizza secures growth investment from Piper
Yard Sale Pizza has secured an investment from private equity firm Piper to fund growth across the capital and into new UK cities. Piper will also support investment in technology to enhance Yard Sale’s customer experience and its innovation in collaborations and partnerships. Founded in 2013 by Johnnie Tate and…
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Mar- 2025 -12 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/03/25
UKH has called for the government to delay the reduction in employer NICs threshold after hospitality business confidence hit a two-year low. Only 14% of businesses feel optimistic about the hospitality market, according to research from CGA by NIQ’s Business Confidence survey. It also called for the government’s business rates…
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12 MarchPeople
Nightcap promotes Sarah Miller to COO
Bar and nightclub operator, Nightcap, has announced the promotion of Sarah Miller to the role of chief operating officer. Miller first joined the group in June 2024 as director of business operations, having spent five years at Stonegate Group. She spent two years as business unit director for its late-night…
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Dec- 2024 -19 DecemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group invests £100m across estate in 2024
Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in 2024 to “enhance” its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than £17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs” in 2024. Significant…
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9 DecemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group officially opens Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom
Stonegate Group has officially opened its new concept, Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom, in Leeds, following a £1m investment to transform the city centre location into a “beerhall for cocktail lovers”. The pub company’s aim is that the new venue will become “famous for its seven day a week programme of…
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Jul- 2024 -29 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/07/24
The Brighton Pier Group’s H1 saw sales drop across the board due to bad weather that had impacted sales at the Pier, Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, Paradise Island Adventure Golf and its bars. Despite a warm and sunny spell in the last week, the group now anticipates full-year sales…
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29 JulyPubs and Bars
Be At One to launch second Liverpool site following £800k investment
Cocktail bar Be At One is set to open its second Liverpool location, situated on North John Street on 2 August. Renowned for its ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics, Be At One has invested £800,000 into its second Liverpool location. The new site will accommodate up to 300 guests…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/06/24
The NTIA has asked the new government to appoint a NTE minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. Such a move would restore confidence within the sector, demonstrating…
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21 JunePubs and Bars
Be At One Nottingham to reopen following £350k refurb
Cocktail bar Be At One Nottingham is set to reopen on 5 July 2024 following an extensive £350,000 refurbishment. Closed since 10 June 2024, Be At One Nottingham which offers ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics — will feature a ‘chef’s table’ style bar, a selfie booth, an infinity mirror…
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchPeople
Incipio Group names Hippo Inns co-founder as chairman
Incipio Group has announced the appointment of Hippo Inns co-founder Ian Edward as its new chairman, having joined the board as non-executive director in 2022. Edward, who has advised and invested in leisure businesses for over 30 years, was a co-founder of Hippo Inns and is a founding investor and…
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