Young’s
Reporting on estate strategy, financial performance, and brand development at one of the UK’s leading premium pub operators. This section covers leadership updates, site refurbishments, menu innovation, and F&B direction, offering valuable insight for pub landlords, hospitality executives, and foodservice professionals tracking how a heritage-led group adapts to evolving consumer expectations, trading pressures, and investment opportunities.
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Jan- 2024 -11 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs to reopen The Constitution in Camden
The Constitution pub in Camden is set to reopen its doors in February 2024, following an extensive refurbishment. Located on St Pancras Way, the canal side pub has undergone a complete transformation, including the addition of a new rooftop terrace. The Constitution, acquired by Young’s & Co’s Brewery PLC in…
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Nov- 2023 -24 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s acquires Tattenham Corner Pub from Whitbread
Tattenham Corner Pub in Epsom Downs, Surrey, has been acquired by Young’s and Co.’s Brewery from Whitbread. Formerly a Beefeater, the acquisition will be Young’s first site in the Epsom Down area, joining its collection of premium pubs in Surrey, including The Bear in Oxshott and Chequers at Walton on…
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16 NovemberNews
Young’s acquires City Pub Group for £162m
Young’s and Co has today (16 November) announced the acquisition of AIM- listed owner and operator of an estate of premium pubs and bedrooms, City Pub Company, for £162m. The company has said to have closely followed the City Pubs estate for some time and that the transaction represents a…
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15 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/11/23
Fuller’s reported a 12% increase in total revenues to £188.8m for H1 ending 30 September, with like-for-like sales up 12.7%. The group attributed the growth to an “excellent” customer experience. Food sales rose 15.5%, drink sales 10.9%, and accommodation sales 13.4%. Adjusted profit before tax increased 48% to £14.5m. For…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs acquires Devon’s The Ship Inn
Historic pub group Young’s and Co.’s Brewery PLC has acquired a freehold waterside pub, The Ship Inn, in Noss Mayo, South West Devon. Joining the Young’s portfolio, The Ship Inn is a landmark Devon pub, located on the tidal Yealm Estuary in the village of Noss Mayo, close to Salcombe.…
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8 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Smiths of Smithfields appoints new head chef
Young’s-owned pub Smiths of Smithfield has appointed Tim Dela Cruz as its new head chef. Smiths of Smithfield stretches across four-floors with an all-day bar, first-floor private rooms and rooftop terrace, with a dedicated restaurant on the second floor serving prime-cuts of meat and locally sourced produce. With a wealth…
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1 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs acquires The Crooked Billet in Clapton
Young’s Pubs has acquired The Crooked Billet in Clapton, further growing its presence in London. The Crooked Billet is a two-storey, 4,500 sq.ft wet-led pub with an expansive garden in the heart of East London. Previously operated by London Ordinaries Limited, owned by Michael Burman, Malc Heap and Nick Pring,…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JunePeople
Young’s non-executive chair to step down in 2024
Young’s has announced that non-executive chairman Steve Goodyear is to stand down from his role and retire from the board following the company’s annual general meeting in July 2024. As a result, he will be succeeded as non-executive chairman by Steve Cooke. The board, which has planned “carefully” for Goodyear’s…
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May- 2023 -25 MayPubs and Bars
Young’s revenues hit £369m in FY22
Young’s and Co total revenues reached £368.9m in the 53 weeks ended 3 April, showing an increase of 19.4% against the prior year, while managed pub like-for-like revenue increased 12.9% on a 52-week basis. Despite facing cost headwinds, the pub group’s adjusted profit before tax was 8.1% higher at £45.2m.…
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Feb- 2023 -8 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Young’s opens new wine bar in London
Pub group Young’s has announced the opening of a new wine bar in Swedeland Court in Bishopsgate London named The Bishop’s Vaults. Previously Boisdale of Bishopsgate, the space has been transformed into an intimate wine bar, offering a premium wine list, along with a selection of cheese and charcuterie plates,…
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