Hydes
Coverage tracks the trading performance, estate strategy, and brewing operations of this independent, family-owned pub company based in the North West of England. Reporting includes investment in food-led managed pubs, refurbishment programmes across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and North Wales, and developments at the Salford-based brewery. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers monitoring regionally focused pub groups, premium community venues, and vertically integrated brewing-led hospitality models.
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May- 2024 -7 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/05/24
Wet and cool weather brought down drinks sales for the week to 27 April, according to data from CGA. This comes despite daily sales being up by 11% year-on-year on Sunday 21 April, thanks to a strong round of Premier League fixtures. Sales suffered by comparison to a sunny late…
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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 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/02/24
Heston Blumenthal OBE has urged Companies House to act on the rise in fake restaurants, after the restaurateur’s business was targeted by fraudsters. According to an investigation, more than 750 fake firms used established names after being set up in the past six weeks. According to the celebrity chef, failing…
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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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1 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/02/24
Some 800 licensed premises have been lost in Q4, according to CGA data. This represents an acceleration of closures from Q3 last year, when numbers fell by only 0.3%. Food-led pubs have been relatively resilient, with a 7.6% drop since March 2020, while community and high street pubs have dipped…
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1 FebruaryBreweries and Distilleries
Hydes introduces new environmental measures across its business
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has announced a raft of new environmental initiatives which will be introduced across the business throughout the year. At the brewery in Salford, new environmental measures include the installation of inverter drives which control the speed of the motors during the constant brewing process…
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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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