Slug and Lettuce

Slug and Lettuce in Lincoln reopens after six-figure refurb

Cocktail bar Slug and Lettuce has reopened in Lincoln following a six-figure refurbishment by owner Stonegate Group. The venue on Lincoln High Street relaunched on 27 June with a new interior design, outdoor seating upgrades, and a refreshed drinks offering.  The redesign includes new lighting, furniture and four VIP huts…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/03/25

UKH has called for the government to delay the reduction in employer NICs threshold after hospitality business confidence hit a two-year low. Only 14% of businesses feel optimistic about the hospitality market, according to research from CGA by NIQ’s Business Confidence survey. It also called for the government’s business rates…

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Nightcap promotes Sarah Miller to COO

Bar and nightclub operator, Nightcap, has announced the promotion of Sarah Miller to the role of chief operating officer.  Miller first joined the group in June 2024 as director of business operations, having spent five years at Stonegate Group. She spent two years as business unit director for its late-night…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/12/24

Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in its estate throughout 2024. More than £17m went to its pub partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs”. Meanwhile, the group also undertook significant refurbishments including the £840k development of a brand-new Slug and Lettuce Glasgow, which opened in…

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Stonegate Group invests £100m across estate in 2024

Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in 2024 to “enhance” its estate, including major refurbishments as well as new concept launches.As part of its overall investment activity, the company invested more than £17m in its Pub Partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs” in 2024.  Significant…

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Stonegate Group officially opens Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom

Stonegate Group has officially opened its new concept, Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom, in Leeds, following a £1m investment to transform the city centre location into a “beerhall for cocktail lovers”.  The pub company’s aim is that the new venue will become “famous for its seven day a week programme of…

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The Revel Collective’s journey through four rebrands

The Revel Collective has only recently announced this latest reinvention. But this is not the first time it has happened. Tracing its inception back to 1991 in Greater Manchester, the group we know today has gone by – in chronological order – Inventive Leisure, The New Inventive Bar Group, Revolution…

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Stonegate Group partners with Reef to offer flexible workspaces

Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has partnered with Reef, an app for remote workers, to offer more than 700 of its venues as flexible, laptop-friendly workspaces. Remote workers can now work and benefit from exclusive deals at venues including Slug and Lettuce, Proper Pubs and Pub and Dining,…

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Today’s news in brief – 18/07/24

Roadchef has returned to profitability during 2023 after seeing its revenues jump 16.9% to £256m. It comes as the group reported profits before tax of £13.4m for the period, up from a previous loss of £6.6m. During the year, Roadchef welcomed over 49 million visitors to its motorway service areas…

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Stonegate invests over £2.6m in four Slug and Lettuce venues

Stonegate Group has announced the opening of Slug and Lettuce in Albert Square, Manchester, following a £2.6m investment across four of its venues. According to Stonegate, the investments signal a “new era” for Slug and Lettuce, marked by an “evolution in the look and feel” of venues across the UK.…

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