Robinsons
Coverage of developments and strategic trends involving a long-established regional brewery and its pub estate across the North West of England and North Wales. Includes reporting on increased capital investment into managed and tenanted venues, estate acquisitions and transitions, infrastructure expansion like brewhouse relocation, and recruitment of pub partners. Tailored for hospitality operators, pub landlords, and F&B professionals monitoring supplier-led site growth and regional brewing‑driven operational strategy.
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Aug- 2024 -22 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 22/08/24
Punch Pubs and Co has named Andy Spencer its new CEO, effective from 27 September. It comes after current CEO Clive Chesser will be moving on to the same role at the Pure Gym Group after six years at the pub operator. Spencer has over 20 years of experience in…
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22 AugustPubs and Bars
Robinsons Brewery completes The Alexandra refurb
Robinsons Brewery has completed the refurbishment of The Alexandra, a Grade II-listed pub in Edgeley, which “preserves and celebrates” the venue’s Victorian heritage. The Alexandra now boasts a new bar area and toilets, where the original black and white Victorian tiled floor was uncovered. Hidden beneath modern tiles for decades,…
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May- 2024 -28 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 28/05/24
Robinson Brewery has increased its investment spend in pubs to £1.6m during Q1. This rise in investment spending represents a three-fold increase on Robinson Brewery’s 2023 levels. According to Robinson Brewery and its business partners, the rise in investment is a sign of more long-term post pandemic confidence. Chef Tom…
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28 MayBreweries and Distilleries
Robinsons Brewery invests £1.6m in pub partners during Q1
Robinson Brewery has “significantly” increased its investment spend to £1.6m, which has already gone toward the group’s business partners and supported nine sites in the first three months of 2024. This rise in investment spending represents a three-fold increase on Robinson Brewery’s 2023 levels. According to Robinson Brewery and its…
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13 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/05/24
Pizza Pilgrims plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues hit “record” £28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023. The pizza chain has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to £700k and EBITDA before exceptional items was £2.4m – up from £1.1m in 2022. A further…
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13 MayNews
Robinsons Brewery revamps the Farmers Arms pub
Robinsons Brewery has revealed a brand new look of the Farmers Arms in Poynton following a transfer of the pub into their Managed House collection towards the end of last year. The Cheshire pub has received a glow-up boasting a new modern mid-century design scheme throughout the pub. The Robinsons…
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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilPubs and Bars
Queens Head Hawkshead re-opens after refurb
The Queens Head, a pub with rooms in Hawkshead, has reopened following its new pub and guest bedrooms refurbishment. The listed pub, one of Robinsons’ Individual Inns pub collection, offers “premium pub accommodation” alongside food and drinks. The sixth-generation family brewers have invested significant capital into the improvements of the…
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Mar- 2024 -26 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/03/24
Employee satisfaction has risen, despite salaries decreasing, according to Access Hospitality’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2024. The survey revealed that 37% reported earning less than £30k – an increase from 30% in 2023. Responses revealed a decrease in salaries across main job roles, with the exception of general management. However,…
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26 MarchNews
The Woodman Inn in Yorkshire unveils wedding venue refurb
The Woodman Inn has revealed it has undergone a refurbishment of its events space, elevating its status as a wedding venue in Yorkshire. The pub was acquired privately by Robinsons Brewery in June 2022 and has been central to its wedding strategy in the five pubs it owns with wedding…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustPubs and Bars
Robinson Brewery reopens Hawk Inn after £1.25m refurb
Hawk Inn in Haslington has re-opened after undergoing a refurbishment following a substantial investment of £1.25m by its pub operator, Robinson Brewery. Jennifer Swain has taken on the lease of the newly renovated Cheshire pub, which features “warm atmospheric” lighting, a neutral colour palette and wooden surroundings. Most of the…
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