Vagabond
Coverage of a UK wine-bar concept renowned for self-pour wine dispensing, immersive tasting experiences, and a growing portfolio of urban venues. Focuses on estate expansion, flagship site launches, experience-led design upgrades, and vertical integration through in-house winemaking. Tailored for hospitality executives, F&B directors, and operators observing experiential table-service models, investment-led growth strategy, and modern wine hospitality innovation.
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Jun- 2025 -25 JunePubs and Bars
Vagabond to open flagship St Paul’s bar as expansion resumes
Wine bar operator Vagabond has announced it will open two new London locations, including a flagship site in St Paul’s this August, as it resumes expansion under new ownership. The company has signed a 15-year lease in Paternoster Square for a site formerly used as the filming location for Channel…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/03/25
Boxpark has appointed the former boss of Gusto Italian as its new CEO, as the hospitality operator continues to expand in the UK. The news follows the appointment of Chris Burford as CFO, who will be supporting and strengthening the operations and growth strategy of the business. Matt Snell, who…
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5 MarchPubs and Bars
Vagabond Battersea reopens after extensive refurb
Self-pour wine bar business Vagabond has reopened its Battersea bar after an extensive refurbishment. Located at Battersea Power Station’s food and drink scene, the wine bar said it has been “reimagined to offer an even more immersive and stylish” experience for wine lovers. Taking inspiration from its “love of winemaking”,…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryRestaurants
Loungers agrees to £354.4m Fortress takeover deal
Loungers has revealed that 94% of its shareholders have voted in favour of accepting Fortress Investment Group’s £354.4m takeover bid. News comes after Fortress submitted a revised deal after its first attempt of 310p a share was opposed by Loungers shareholders. The revised deal of 325p implies an enterprise value…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberNews
Loungers sold to US investment firm in £338m deal
Café, bar and restaurant chain Loungers is set to be sold for £338m to US investment firm Fortress Investment Group. Loungers, which operates the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside concepts, currently has 280 venues across the UK. Under the terms of the acquisition, Fortress has offered 310p for each Loungers…
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Jun- 2024 -7 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/06/24
Two Vagabond sites within Gatwick Airport were acquired by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) out of administration. Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. GSG Hospitality has acquired…
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7 JunePubs and Bars
Vagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE
Bar group Vagabond’s two sites within Gatwick Airport have been acquired out of administration by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. Quantuma…
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Apr- 2024 -5 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/04/24
Majestic Wines has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration, saving nine of its wine bars from closure. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond staff, following a period of uncertainty. Majestic plans to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business, with ambitions to open…
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5 AprilPubs and Bars
Majestic acquires Vagabond Wines
Vagabond Wines has been bought out of administration by the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer Majestic Wines. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond colleagues following a period of uncertainty, after the business went into administration last month. Following the acquisition, Majestic plans to invest in…
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryBusiness
Imbiba completes first close of £90m fund
Imbiba, a leading leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor in growth brands, has completed the first close of its new £90m fund at around £70m, whilst completing its first investment into Little Houses Group. The new fund was led by “significant” investment from the British Business Bank alongside other investors including…
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