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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Aug- 2020 -4 AugustPubs and Bars
Star Pubs & Bars invests £1m into Glasgow pubs
Two Glasgow pubs are benefiting from upgrades as part of a £1.04 million investment in Scotland’s West Central Belt pubs by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars. Work is set to start on a £325,000 refurbishment of The Princess in Riddrie, whilst The Drum in Shettleston reopens this week following a…
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Jun- 2020 -23 JunePubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bars reveals £250k investment package
Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is investing in a “comprehensive” reopening support package for its 2,500 pubs. The package includes a £250,000 investment into point-of-sale safety materials, with a free pack available to every licensee. The latest investment adds to Star Pubs and Bars’ £21m investment in rent…
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9 JuneNews
Star Pubs and Bars extends rent concessions for entire estate
Star Pubs and Bars announced it has extended its rent reductions for its leased and tenanted pubs, ahead of the reopening of its sites this summer. The operator had previously cancelled a significant proportion of rent for licensees. Since 20 March, two thirds of its core leased and tenanted pubs…
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Mar- 2020 -10 MarchPubs and Bars
Priory Inns North West takes on tenth site
Priory Inns North West announced it has taken on its tenth site, The Big Lock in Middlewich, alongside Star Pubs and Bars. The Warrington-based operator will now undertake a joint £480k refurbishment of the site with the pub company. It marks the third joint investment between both groups. The move,…
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Feb- 2020 -11 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Blind Tiger Inns announces three new lease sites
North West pub company Blind Tiger Inns has announced it is taking leases on three new pubs with Star Pubs and Bars. The new sites include The Station at Preston, The Victoria at Aigburth and Burnley-based the Park View, taking its estate to 18 leased sites, 17 of which are…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Roseacre Pub Company takes on fourth Star Pubs & Bars site
Midlands-based Roseacre Pub Company has taken on its fourth Star Pubs and Bars site at the Beacon Hotel in Burton on Trent, bringing its food led pub restaurant estate to nine. The operator and Star Pubs and Bars are together investing £500,000 in a “major upgrade” of the Beacon Hotel,…
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28 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bars records rise in leased pub sector
Star Pubs and Bars has reported a 10% rise in applications for its pubs and an increase in the percentage of licensees on substantive leases over the last 12 months. This follows on from a 12.5% increase in applications in 2018, and the company said it also witnessed a “higher…
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3 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs to take on Midlands pub
New operators will be taking over Star Pubs and Bar’s lease for The Swan, Whitacre Heath. Andrew Twigg and Mark Hynett of Proper Pubs Ltd will now take on the Midlands site, as well as embark on a joint £500,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs and Bars. The Swan will be…
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Nov- 2019 -28 NovemberPubs and Bars
Old Rope Walks opens fifth pub
Old Rope Walks has announced the opening of its fifth site, following a £750k investment scheme with Star Pubs and Bars. The new site, named The Butterfly and the Grasshopper, will open today (28 November) in Renshaw Street, Liverpool. The pub marks the third collaboration between Old Rope Walks and…
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4 NovemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns acquires 137 pubs in Marston’s deal
Admiral Taverns has announced an expansion to its portfolio following the acquisition of 137 community pubs from Marston’s PLC. The £44.9m deal, expected to be complete by the end of November, is in line with Marston’s plans to reduce its debt through disposing of certain “non-core assets”. Ralph Findlay, chief…
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