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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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame acquires The Ship Inn in Herne
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of historic seafront pub The Ship Inn in Herne Bay. The addition of the freehold property, which was part of the Stonegate Group portfolio, takes Shepherd Neame’s total of pubs and hotels to 296, across…
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Oct- 2023 -26 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/10/23
TRG has confirmed it received a request from Wheel Topco, the owner of Pizza Express, to evaluate a possible takeover offer for the company. However, TRG clarified that no formal proposal, including terms, price, or consideration, has been made by Wheel Topco. This follows reports that Pizza Express is considering…
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26 OctoberPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame partners with Maidstone United
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has agreed a new three year pouring rights partnership with Vanarama National League South team Maidstone United. Shepherd Neame has been an official drinks partner for the Kent club, known as ‘The Stones’, since it moved into the County Town’s Gallagher Stadium…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame reopens The Duke of Cumberland after a £1.8m refurb
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened The Duke of Cumberland in Whitstable after a £1.8m refurbishment. Dating back to 1867, the building has been completely refurbished inside and out, with care taken to retain and refurbish its original features – including a Grade II Listed bar…
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Apr- 2023 -14 AprilPubs and Bars
The Dover Castle pub reopens with new team and refreshed look
Shepherd Neame pub The Dover Castle has reopened its doors with a new team and a revamped look. The interiors of the pub and its function room have been redecorated and the pub’s patio can now seat up to 100 people. Additionally, the dining area has been recarpeted and the…
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5 AprilNews
The Crown at Chislehurst reopens after £1.4m refurb
The Crown at Chislehurst has reopened its doors following a £1.4m transformation by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame. Set in the London Borough of Bromley, the pub, which dates back to 1874, has undergone a major 12-week renovation to retain its “unique character while introducing a contemporary…
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Mar- 2023 -24 MarchPeople
Shepherd Neame appoints GM of The Evenhill Inn
Shepherd Neame has announced the appointment of Hannah McDonough as the new general manager of The Evenhill in Littlebourne, near Canterbury. McDonough joins the pub with rooms in the heart of the Kent countryside from The Royal Albion Hotel where she has been assistant manager since 2019. She also served…
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Sep- 2022 -28 SeptemberBreweries and Distilleries
Shepherd Neame returns to FY profit as sales rebound
Shepherd Neame has reported a statutory profit before tax of £7.4m for the 52 weeks ended 25 June after a loss of £16.4m the year prior. The brewer, owner and operator of over 300 pubs in Kent and the Southeast, also saw an EBITDA of £23.4m, which “significantly rose” from…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyBusiness
Shepherd Neame acquires three Essex pubs
Independent brewer and pub operator, Shepherd Neame, has continued the expansion of its estate with the acquisition of three Essex pubs on a freehold basis. The acquisitions include The Bellhouse in Leigh-on-Sea, The Exchange in Southend-on-Sea and The Hamlet Court in Westcliff-on-Sea. All three properties were previously part of the…
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20 JulyPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame acquires Bournemouth bar Urban Reef
Shepherd Neame, an independent brewery and pub operator based in Faversham, has expanded its estate with the acquisition of Urban Reef, a bar and restaurant based in Bournemouth. Located next to the beach on Boscombe Promenade, Urban Reef opened in 2009 and is a two-storey venue comprising a bar, café,…
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