Hydes Brewery
Reporting on strategy, estate investment, and F&B direction at a long-established North West brewery and pub operator. This section covers site refurbishments, beer range development, leadership updates, and guest experience initiatives, offering insight for operators and hospitality professionals tracking regionally rooted brands that blend brewing heritage with evolving consumer expectations in modern pub environments.
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May- 2024 -7 MayPubs and Bars
Hydes reopens Boughton’s The Mount Inn following refurb
Hydes Brewery has reopened The Mount Inn in Boughton, Chester, following a full exterior and interior refurbishment. This latest refurbishment project forms part of an ongoing £10m investment programme across the Hydes’ estate over the next few years. Opened in time for the forthcoming summer of sport, including the Euros…
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Feb- 2024 -14 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Hydes to invest millions in pub estate throughout the year
Hydes Brewery will be committing to a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate throughout the remainder of 2024. The independent business, which marked its 160th anniversary last year, will begin the investment programme with a refurbishment of its “award-winning” pub and boutique hotel, The Abel Heywood, based in…
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Dec- 2023 -7 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/12/23
Alsatian-inspired eatery and wine bar, July, is set for a spring 2024 launch on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. Serving morning pastries and coffee, a concise lunch, and evening small plates, charcuterie and cheese, the spot boasts Holly Hayes, formerly of 40 Maltby Street, as the head chef. Curated by sommelier Honey…
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7 DecemberBreweries and Distilleries
Hydes Brewery appoints new GM at the Hornsmill
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes Brewery has appointed Sam Self as the new general manager at its premium dining pub, the Hornsmill at Helsby. With almost 15 years of experience in the hospitality trade and having worked at managerial level in and around Merseyside and Cheshire, Self was…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 17/11/23
Marston’s has appointed Justin Platt as the new CEO, effective 10 January 2024, following Andrew Andrea’s immediate departure. Andrea, who steered the company through the pandemic and economic challenges, will assist in a smooth transition. Platt, previously chief strategy officer at Merlin Entertainment, brings over 30 years of consumer-facing business…
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17 NovemberNews
Hydes brewery appoints new laboratory manager
Leading North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes has appointed family member and brewery employee Tom Allkins to laboratory manager Hydes brewery premises in Salford. Allkins, who is the nephew of Adam Hyde, the longest serving employee and family member in the business as company secretary, had recently passed his…
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 23/10/23
Pret A Manger is partnering with franchisee Dallas International to expand its operations in the US. Dallas will operate about 50 Pret shops and have exclusive rights to open new ones in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. The deal includes refurbishing shops and developing new formats, including drive-thrus, with…
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23 OctoberPubs and Bars
Hydes Brewery to open new £3.6m pub restaurant
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes is set to launch its new £3.6m pub restaurant, The Harry Beswick, in Heswall. The opening of The Harry Beswick has created 55 full and part-time jobs in the Heswall area, ranging from management and front of house team to chefs, bar supervisors…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Hydes posts ‘record’ £34.1m turnover in FY23
Salford-based brewer and pub operator, Hydes, has announced a record turnover of £34.1m for the year ending 2 April, an increase of £5.8m on last year’s total of £28.3m. The company has partially attributed its performance to decisions made in previous years to fix energy costs until 2024, having entered…
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22 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 22/09/23
Comptoir Libanais reported revenues of £14.8m for the six months ending 2 July, a 2.1% increase. However, adjusted EBITDA profits were down 73.7% from 2022 levels to £1m due to challenges in the trading environment. Like-for-like sales increased by 6%, with dine-in sales growing by 8.1%. Delivery sales declined in…
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