Urban Pubs and Bars
Coverage of growth strategy, site acquisitions, and operational performance at a fast-expanding pub and dining group focused on premium neighbourhood venues across London. This section explores concept development, leadership updates, food and drink innovation, and guest experience, offering insight for hospitality professionals tracking scalable pub formats, hybrid trading models, and urban market opportunities.
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 03/04/25
Yum Brands chief executive, David Gibbs, will retire from the role in 2026, having served since January 2020. During his tenure, Gibbs focused on leading the company’s digital transformation, building the company’s development engine and delivering “strong” shareholder returns powered by a “people-first” culture of collaboration. Simultaneously, he also navigated…
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3 AprilPubs and Bars
The Antelope in Tooting to reopen following £1m refurb
Urban Pubs and Bars has revealed that The Antelope in Tooting is set to reopen following a £1m refurbishment. Originally known as The Foresters Arms the Victorian building will reopen with its historic interior having been carefully restored, with three large rooms still showcasing elements of its interwar-period refurbishment. Guests…
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Mar- 2025 -13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/25
Joe and the Juice will be opening a flagship site in Manchester on Saturday 15 March. According to the Danish juice bar chain, the opening was inspired by Manchester-based rap star Aitch, who slid into the brand’s Instagram DMs to voice his desire for a store in his hometown. In…
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13 MarchPubs and Bars
East Dulwich Tavern reopens following £1m refurbishment
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced the reopening of the East Dulwich Tavern following a £1m refurbishment programme. The pub holds a key location on the high street, sitting proudly on the corner of Lordship Lane and Goose Green. The extensive month-long refurbishment has delivered a main floor offering a…
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Feb- 2025 -18 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Leytonstone Red Lion pub reopens after £750k refurb
The Red Lion pub in Leytonstone has announced its reopening following a £750k refurbishment revitalising the 10-bedroom boutique hotel, grand ballroom, and a transformed pub and beer garden. Steeped in history, the Red Lion has been a “cornerstone” of Leytonstone since 1870, with a pub existing on the site since…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/01/25
Urban Pubs and Bars saw a “record-breaking” rise in EBITDA of 26% to £8.7m for the year ended 28 April 2024. The group also reported a 16% rise in turnover to £60.5m and a 4% uplift in like-for-like sales in the period. Over the Christmas trading period, which took place…
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28 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars hails ‘record’ FY profits of £8.7m
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced a “record-breaking” rise in EBITDA of 26% to £8.7m for the financial year ended 28 April 2024. The group also reported a 16% rise in turnover to £60.5m and a 4% uplift in like-for-like sales in the period. Since the financial year-end, the independent…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 10/12/24
Tortilla now expects its FY24 revenue forecast to exceed expectations, and as a result, has adjusted its guidance range to between £64m and £64.3m. This follows the continuation of the strong sales recovery for the group’s UK business. Like-for-like sales in the UK led the group’s recovery to a position…
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10 DecemberNews
Hackney’s Clapton Hart pub reopens after £1.2m refurb
Hackney’s Clapton Hart pub, a local landmark dating back to 1722, has reopened following a rescue and refurbishment in time for the festive season. Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s largest independent pub group, stepped in to secure the pub’s future as part of a broader acquisition deal. Located on Lower…
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5 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/12/24
UKH Scotland has welcomed the new 40% business rates relief for the sector, which will provide “much-needed support” for eligible hospitality businesses. However, the trade body also highlighted that 2,600 Scottish hospitality businesses will still miss out. Those businesses face increased employer NICs from the UK Budget. Itsu has secured…
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