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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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberNews
Hackneyโs Clapton Hart pub reopens after ยฃ1.2m refurb
Hackneyโs 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, Londonโs largest independent pub group, stepped in to secure the pubโs future as part of a broader acquisition deal. Located on Lower…
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5 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 05/12/24
UKH Scotland has welcomed the new 40% business rates relief for the sector, which will provide โmuch-needed supportโ 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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5 DecemberPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars saves George and Dragon pub in Wanstead
The historic George and Dragon pub in Wanstead is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure by Urban Pubs and Bars. The pub, originally named The George and Dragon but recently trading as The George, faced a permanent shutdown when its previous operators closed the…
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Sep- 2024 -18 SeptemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 18/09/24
Comptoir Group has seen its loss after tax widen to ยฃ1.7m in H1, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to ยฃ15.9m. Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to ยฃ0.6m from ยฃ0.3m a year earlier. The group has attributed its mounting losses to its sustained restaurant opening programme.ย …
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18 SeptemberNews
Urban Pubs and Bars opens The Wren Tavern
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced the opening of The Wren Tavern as a tribute to Sir Christopher Wren.ย The London pub on Watling Street features a whiskey lounge and a speakeasy cocktail bar called 5cc in the basement.ย The chefs have designed a menu offering classic food using British…
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2 SeptemberNews
Urban Pubs and Bars acquires 11 new sites
Pub and dining group Urban Pubs and Bars (UPB) has recently acquired 11 new sites.ย The group has announced the acquisition of eight trading leasehold businesses and three vacant freehold sites from the administrators of Elflock Limited, Babel Silk Limited, Brocade Limited and De Gremio Limited.ย ย ย The leisure group, which…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustNews
Todayโs news in brief – 15/08/24
Honest Burgers will see CEO Thomas Kelly assume the role of chair next month. It comes after Kellyโs appointment as CEO earlier this year in January, following the departure of Frank Hayes. In the meantime, current CFO, Matt Brandon, has been appointed as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is…
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15 AugustPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars acquires The Herne Tavern in East Dulwich
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced its latest acquisition of The Herne in East Dulwich for an undisclosed amount, taking its estate of London sites to a total of 44 with more to follow. Built in the mid-19th-Century, The Herne is a Victorian pub which benefits from a large beer…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars announces Red Setter opening
Urban Pubs and Bars has revealed it is set to open The Red Setter in Battersea, London, following a ยฃ1m refurbishment and building programme as part of the groupโs latest expansion plans. The latest pub has been designed to offer a welcoming atmosphere combined with a selection of fine food…
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Feb- 2024 -2 FebruaryNews
Todayโs news in brief – 02/02/24
Urban Pubs and Barsโ EBITDA reached ยฃ6.4m for the financial year ended 30 April 2023, an improvement of 11% versus the prior year. The leisure group, which operates 42 pubs, bars and restaurants across London, revealed like-for-like sales were up 17% and turnover increased by almost 60% to ยฃ52.2m. UKH…
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