Star Pubs and Bars
Coverage focuses on the strategy and operations of Heineken UK’s leased and tenanted pub estate, which comprises over 2,400 pubs across England, Scotland, and Wales. Reporting includes multi-million-pound refurbishment investments, the Just Add Talent managed partnership model, rent support packages, and regional estate strategy, including developments in suburban growth corridors and community-focused rural pubs. Insight is tailored for pub landlords, suppliers, and industry stakeholders tracking investment in leased models, branded drinks partnerships, and long-term shifts in the UK on-trade.
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Jul- 2019 -5 JulyPubs and Bars
The Johnson Collective to open first West Country pub
London-based multiple operators, the Johnson Collective is set to open its first pub in the West Country, after a £350,000 renovation of the Unicorn on the Beach, in collaboration with Star Pubs and Bars. The interior is being reconfigured to create five different areas including – a relaxed bar, a…
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3 JulyPubs and Bars
Jamie Oliver Restaurant’s former operations chef takes on pub
Jamie Oliver Restaurants’ former operations chef, Kanwar Gurmohan has taken on the lease of Star Pubs and Bars’ Surrey Cricketers in Windlesham. He will also undertake the joint £272,000 refurbishment with pub company starting this week. During his time at Jamie Oliver’s, he was operations chef for six years, Prior…
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Jun- 2019 -25 JunePubs and Bars
Distinctive Inns is to open a fourth ‘pub kitchen’ site
Pub and restaurant operator Distinctive Inns, has announced plans to open its fourth ‘pub kitchen’ site in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The Dorset Pub and Kitchen will have a large drinking area with additional seating for 30 and two smaller dining areas and a conservatory. There will also be a further…
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14 JunePubs and Bars
John Quinlan joins chef Lee Murdoch for premium gastropub concept
Hospitality entrepreneur John Quinlan and international chef Lee Murdoch have teamed up to launch a Three’s A Crowd, a new concept in independent, contemporary ‘anytime’ dining and drinking. The concept is said to be for those of all ages who love good food and want to try the best ingredients…
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5 JuneRestaurants
Marlow pub reopens after half million pound investment
The Oarsman in Marlow, has reopened after a £550,000 refurbishment, completed in cooperation with Star Pubs and Bars. The pub will offer both food and drink, with a 38-cover dining area opening onto a sun garden with seating for 60. The menu will focus on healthy eating and features light…
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Apr- 2019 -25 AprilPubs and Bars
Heineken makes record £50m investment in Star Pubs & Bars estate
Pub business and drinks producer, Heineken, has announced a record investment of £50m to refurbish nearly 150 pubs across the UK, creating an estimated 1,200 hospitality jobs. The investment programme will see everything from gardens, kitchens, bars, snugs and toilets given a bespoke refurbishment to fit each pub’s individual character.…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchPubs and Bars
Warrington multiple operator takes over at third Star Pubs and Bars venue
Warrington-based multiple operator Mark Condliffe has taken on his third site with Star Pubs and Bars, The Red Lion in Moore. Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is investing £240,000 with Condliffe and his partner, Neil Roughsledge, in the project. Work will see a “major upgrade” of the pub…
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6 MarchAwards & Events
Star Pubs & Bars announces ‘Best Food’ pub
The achievements of Star Pubs and Bars licensees from were celebrated at the operator’s annual awards ceremony last night. North east multiple pub operator Howard Egglestone took home the ‘Best Food Award’ for his Tomahawk pub in Newcastle. The judges noted the “incredible” variety of food on offer at the…
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Feb- 2019 -28 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bars to invest £14.2m in its ‘Just Add Talent’ pubs
Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is to invest £14.2m on its ‘Just Add Talent’ manager operated pubs in 2019, and will increase the number of pubs to 150 by the end of 2019. Over £12m is to be spent converting pubs to meet the quality and criteria needed…
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6 FebruaryBusiness
Star Pubs & Bars invests £960,000 Edinburgh pubs
Two multiple operators have taken on Edinburgh pubs and are undertaking major investments with Star Pubs and Bars, part of a £960,000 investment in four pubs in the Edinburgh area in the first quarter of 2019. The Annfield and The Victoria are both having kitchens installed to enable them to…
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