Shepherd Neame
Focused reporting on the strategy, operations, and performance of one of Britain’s longest-established brewing and pub companies. This section covers leadership updates, estate developments, branded pub refurbishments, financial performance, and the evolving role of beer, food, and accommodation within the group’s managed and tenanted sites. For pub landlords, hospitality investors, and F&B professionals, these insights offer a window into how a heritage-led operator adapts to modern consumer trends and regional market pressures.
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Oct- 2024 -2 OctoberPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame FY revenues rise 3.6% to ‘record’ £172.3m
Shepherd Neame has revealed that revenues rose by 3.6% to a “record” £172.3m for the year ended 29 June, following strong performances in London and its tenanted pubs division. It comes as divisional revenues in tenanted pubs grew by 5.1% to £35.6m during the year, with divisional underlying operating profits…
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Aug- 2024 -23 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 23/08/24
UKH Scotland has warned against Edinburgh’s “unsustainable” visitor levy. The trade body believes that the visitor levy should be kept “to a reasonable minimum”, as failure to do so will increase costs for both visitors and businesses in the city. In light of the council’s vote on a higher levy…
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23 AugustPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame launches first pub pizza wagon
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has unveiled its first pizza wagon, Little Tom, offering handmade sourdough pizzas to eat in or take away at its pubs. The wagon, titled Little Tom due to its tomato-red colour, has been adapted to incorporate a bespoke pizza oven along with…
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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/03/24
Shepherd Neame has reported record revenue growth of 4.3% to £89m in H1 2024. For the 26 weeks ended 23 December 2023, the group also saw its underlying EBITDA increase 5.2% to £12m and its underlying profit before tax grew by 9.9% to £3.8m. Retail like-for-like drink and food sales…
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21 MarchPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame revenues surge to £89.0m in H1 2024
Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer and owner and operator of 296 pubs in Kent and the Southeast has reported a record revenue growth of 4.3% to £89.0m in H1 2024. For the 26 weeks ended 23 December 2023, the group also saw its underlying EBITDA increase 5.2% to £12.0m and…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/02/24
Red Engine, owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has posted sales of £67m for 2023, up 26% year-on-year. It also revealed that Red Engine venues and partner venues sales when combined exceeded £100m for 2023, up 28% YOY, with like-for-like sales increasing by 10%. Danieli Holdings posted losses of…
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26 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame reopens The Crown after £750k refurb
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened The Crown pub in Blackheath Village, following a £750,000 transformation. The former 16th Century coaching inn has undergone a seven-week refurbishment which has introduced a new look while also retaining its “unique” features. The pub now features a “rich” palette…
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/12/23
The week ending 25 November saw a 5% decline in drinks sales year-on-year, compared to last year’s World Cup period. Monday and Friday showed stark drops due to England’s matches in the tournament. However, the other five days saw positive growth, with Saturday leading at a 13% increase. Beer and…
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4 DecemberPubs and Bars
New licensees reopen Shepherd Neame’s Woolpack Inn
Shepherd Neame is set to reopen its 600-year-old Woolpack Inn in Chilham after undergoing a two-month refurbishment. The new licensees, Gordon and Sharon Thompson, have put their four decades of hospitality experience into the project, along with their children and their partners. The two-month renovation has seen the building’s period…
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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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