Liberation Group
Coverage of operational strategy, acquisitions, and F&B direction at a hospitality group managing pubs, inns, and breweries across the UK and Channel Islands. This section explores estate investments, leadership updates, menu innovation, and regional trading trends, providing insight for pub operators, group executives, and hospitality professionals interested in how multi-format operators scale while preserving local character and guest appeal.
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Mar- 2025 -3 MarchFeatures
Why are hospitality groups choosing to rebrand themselves?
In April of this year, D&D London will officially rebrand to The Evolv Collection, signifying a shift in its corporate identity. The group says that the new choice of name reflects its “commitment to a forward-thinking mindset” across its portfolio of restaurants – and it’s not alone in making such…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Butcombe sees 7.8% rise in FY24 revenues
Butcombe Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group, has reported that its full-year LFL revenues were up by 7.8%, including 23% LFL across the two week Christmas period. For the year ended 25 January 2025, its standout performance was in food at 12% growth, with both accommodation…
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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberPubs and Bars
Liberation Group to rebrand as Butcombe Group
The pub operator and brewing business, Liberation Group, has revealed its plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group to align with its strategic priorities. Butcombe Group will be the new corporate identity, with the existing operating brands remaining the same – Butcombe Pubs and Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns,…
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11 DecemberPeople
Liberation fills newly-created director of food and drink role
Liberation Group has announced the promotion of Alice Bowyer, current director of food, to the newly-created role of director of food and drink in response to the company’s “continued” success in food growth across the business. Bowyer, whilst retaining overall responsibility for food, will also lead in the acceleration and…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberPeople
Heron and Brearley Group appoints ex-Liberation CEO as chairman
Isle of Man-based hospitality group Heron and Brearley Group has announced the appointment of Mark Crowther, former chief executive of the Liberation Group, as chairman. Crowther, who has worked for 11 years as Liberation Group’s CEO, brings over 30 years’ food, drink, and hospitality experience to the Manx business. He…
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Aug- 2024 -5 AugustPubs and Bars
Liberation Group sees LFL sales rise 6.4% in H1
Liberation Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group with sites stretching from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in Jersey, has reported a 6.4% increase in H1 LFL sales. The group’s LFL growth was delivered in all markets and channels, with a “standout” performance in food at…
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Jun- 2024 -3 JunePubs and Bars
Liberation Group welcomes record sales of £144.4m
Liberation Group, the privately owned premium pub operator and brewing company, has announced record revenues of £144.4m, up 20% for the year ended 27 January 2024. Strong underlying growth also resulted in LFL Managed Pub EBITDA increasing 19%. The group’s UK managed pubs produced a “strong” performance, with an 8.0%…
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May- 2024 -15 MayNews
Liberation Group to launch Butcombe Boutique Inns
Liberation Group has announced that it will launch its new concept Butcombe Boutique Inns at the end of May with the objective of becoming the “leading” operator of premium rooms in the South of England. Butcombe Boutique Inns (BBI) will provide guests with a “unique, personalised and home away from…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchNews
Butcombe Pubs and Inns sees ‘record sales’ in March
Butcombe Pubs and Inns has reported “record sales” for March thanks to a bumper Mother’s Day weekend and the Cheltenham Festival. The Mother’s Day weekend saw the pub group, with sites across the south of England, cater nearly 8% more covers than last year. This year both Saturday 9 and…
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Feb- 2024 -7 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Liberation Group revenues hit £140m
Liberation Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group, has reported a “record” performance for the year ended 27 January 2024, as its total group revenues were up 22.5% to £140m versus the same period last year. With sites stretching from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in…
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