Red Oak Taverns
Coverage of a regional UK pub operator accelerating its estate expansion through strategic acquisitions and flexible tenancy models. Expect reports on the addition of tied and free-of-tie venues via deals with groups like Marston’s and St Austell Brewery, capital-backed growth funding, and initiatives to support tenant partners through property investment and collaborative transition processes. Designed for hospitality executives, pub landlords, and F&B professionals tracking network scaling, operator relationships, and regional market positioning.
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Jul- 2025 -21 JulyPubs and Bars
Red Oak Taverns sales jump 21% to £23.5m despite lower FY profits
Red Oak Taverns has reported a “record” 21% rise in sales to £23.5m for the year ended 31 December 2024, despite a fall in annual profits and continued economic pressures. The pub group, which owns and operates sites across the UK, attributed its jump in sales to estate investment, acquisitions,…
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May- 2024 -31 MayNews
Red Oak Taverns acquires 19 pubs from Marston’s
Red Oak has announced the acquisition of 19 tied tenanted pubs from Marston’s, marking the third transaction between the two companies in the last 15 months. With this latest acquisition, Red Oak’s portfolio has now grown to 246 pubs. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Red Oak’s relationship with Marston’s, bringing…
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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/12/23
Marston’s swung to a £30.7m loss despite revenues rising 9.1% to £872.3m, due to interest rate hikes and property valuations. Yet, with optimistic Christmas bookings, the pub chain noted encouraging revenue figures. Meanwhile, the group has appointed a new CEO, Justin Platt, effective 10 January. The group’s focus is on…
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5 DecemberNews
Red Oak Taverns confirms debt refinancing
Red Oak Taverns, the independent pub company, has revealed it has refinanced its debt with Oaknorth Bank OakNorth previously financed the business for six years, ahead of Red Oak moving to Hayfin in March 2022. Red Oak Taverns was founded by Mark Grunnell and Aaron Brown in 2011 and has…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/10/23
Red Oak Taverns is set to acquire 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate by the end of October. The acquisition includes locations in Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. Red Oak already owns 212 pubs, primarily leased and tenanted, with a presence in the Midlands, South, North West,…
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30 OctoberPubs and Bars
Red Oak Taverns acquires 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery
Red Oak Taverns has announced that it will complete the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October 2023. The deal includes sites across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset such as the Rolle Quay (Barnstaple), the White Hart (Launceston) and the Four Lords (Par).…
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Mar- 2023 -28 MarchNews
Red Oak Taverns acquires new Waltham Abbey pub
Red Oak Taverns has completed a further pub acquisition, The Crown in Romeland, Waltham Abbey from brewer McMullen’s. This is the fourth single site acquisition this year for Red Oak which back in February had already bought three pubs from Marston’s, two in the Midlands and one in the South…
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Sep- 2022 -1 SeptemberPeople
Red Oak Taverns appoints property and acquisitions director
The independent pub company, Red Oak Taverns, has announced the appointment of Graeme Bunn to the role of property and acquisitions director. It is reported that in his new role Bunn will spearhead the group’s pub acquisitions programme aided by the capital raised in the Red Oak’s recent refinancing. He…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneNews
Red Oak Taverns acquires three pubs from Liberation Group
Red Oak Taverns has completed the acquisition of three tied tenanted pubs from the Liberation Group, for an undisclosed sum. The pubs are based in the South West of England and are operated by tenants under substantive agreements. This marks the first portfolio acquisition for Red Oak since the major…
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Dec- 2021 -14 DecemberBusiness
Red Oak Taverns acquires eight pub estates in Bristol
Red Oak Taverns has announced it has completed an acquisition of eight free of tie pubs in Bristol from Euphorium Pubs Limited for an undisclosed sum. This marks the group’s fifth portfolio acquisition this year, with the independent pub operator growing its estate to 208 pubs operating on a range…
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