Sold

We report on business sales and ownership changes across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, including restaurant acquisitions, pub disposals, catering firm takeovers, and brand portfolio restructures. Our coverage captures who’s buying, who’s selling, and why, with commercial context that matters to operators, F&B executives, and group-level decision-makers. Whether it’s a strategic divestment, private equity deal, or local venue sale, we break down what the transaction means for market positioning, leadership, and operational continuity across the industry.

Dec- 2018 -

12 December

Breweries and Distilleries

Anglesey’s The Seacroft pub sold to Robinson’s Brewery

The Seacroft pub in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey has been sold to independent family brewer Frederic Robinson Ltd by property specialists Fleurets. The property was previously privately owned, and features a lounge bar and dining area with approximately 120 covers as well as six ensuite letting bedrooms alongside an external terrace…
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12 December

Pubs and Bars

Warwickshire pub for sale amid ‘boycott’ and ‘social media harassment’

The owners of a renowned “foodie haven” in Warwickshire have placed their pub on the market after claiming they have been the targets of a hostile social media campaign. Jacqueline Harding and Steve Allely bought the Grade II listed Fox and Hounds back in 2015 when the Great Wolford pub…
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10 December

Breweries and Distilleries

Ossett Brewery sells 50% stake to private investor

National award-winning brewer and pub company operator Ossett Brewery has sold a 50% stake in the group business. It includes Ossett Brewery and its 26 retail sites, including 19 traditional pubs and restaurants, four ale and live music-centric bars trading as The HOP, the recently formed new business of Salt…
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Nov- 2018 -

30 November

Business

London’s Bonhams to close before Christmas

London’s Michelin-starred Bonhams restaurant has announced it is to close on 19 December. The restaurant has been open for over three years in the auction house of the same name, collecting its Michelin star in 2015. Head chefs, Theo Clench and Tom Kemble announced the restaurant’s closure on Instagram. Clench…
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28 November

Apps & Technology

Costa and Barclaycard release ‘UK first’ contactless reusable cup

Costa Coffee has partnered with Barclaycard to launch reusable contactless coffee cup, which is said to be the first of its kind in the UK. Available in Costa Coffee stores this November, the Clever Cup utilises contactless payment technology to turn customers’ reusable coffee cups into a way to make…
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22 November

Restaurants

Bella Italia raises £100k for the Dreams Come True Charity

Italian restaurant chain Bella Italia presented a £100,000 cheque to mark the money it has raised for children’s charity Dreams Come True over the last 30 months. A cheque was given to the charity’s chief executive, Richard Aston at the Italian restaurant’s Islington site in conjunction with the charity’s 30th…
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1 November

Advice

Think inside the pouch: Why stand-up pouches are perfect for food-based products

When it comes to selling edible goods, getting your packaging right is essential. Firstly, it’s got to look good – that means your branding has to be on point and the container itself has to have withstood whatever travel it’s undergone (who wants to buy bashed up tins and cartons?)…
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Oct- 2018 -

24 October

Beverages

Brewdog partners launch ‘pay what you feel’ beer

Brewdog partners Brewgooder have announced they will allow customers to “pay what you feel” for its new Clean Water Lager. Customers will be able to pay between 1p and £100 for the beer which for every £9 spent Brewgooder will provide clean water for a person in poverty in Malawi.…
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11 October

Beverages

Wine and spirit sales in UK pubs reach almost £6bn

New research has found that wine and spirit sales in UK pubs has reached almost £6bn with the beverages making up 36% of all Uk pub sales. The research by CGA Strategy on the behalf of the Wine and Spirit Trade association also found that spirits and wine made up…
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9 October

Cafes and Coffee Shops

Latest Pret A Manger allergy victim-link identified

A second Pret A Manger customer who is believed to have died after an allergic reaction after eating a ‘super-veg rainbow flatbread’ at one of the coffee chain’s outlets has been named. Celia Marsh, 42, from Melksham, Wiltshire, died in December shortly after eating the flatbread, and her family said…
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