Eagle Bar at The Chancery Rosewood has unveiled its second terrace bar, completing the development of a dual-venue concept designed to offer guests two distinctive rooftop experiences in the heart of London. Located on the seventh floor of the luxury hotel, the new opening joins the original Eagle Bar, which launched in September 2025, creating complementary venues … [Read more...]
Victoria Station to Welcome UK’s First Railway Station Food Hall
Market Place Food Hall has announced plans to open a new venue at Victoria Station, creating what is believed to be the UK's first dedicated food hall within a railway station. Scheduled to open in early autumn 2026, the new destination will occupy 5,000 square feet in the heart of the station and will bring together a curated selection of food, drink and entertainment … [Read more...]
Brains and Breaking Brands Partner to Launch Immersive Brewery Venue in Cardiff
Brains Brewery has announced a new partnership with Welsh pub operator Breaking Brands to launch an immersive beer and sports-led destination in Cardiff's historic brewery quarter. Named The Old Brewery, the venue will be located at the former home of Brains Brewery on St Mary's Street and will bring together brewing heritage, interactive entertainment and … [Read more...]
Vagabond Opens Flagship Soho Venue as Expansion Plans Gather Pace
Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to its new flagship Soho venue, marking a significant milestone in the brand's ongoing expansion strategy. Located on Ganton Street in the heart of Soho, the new site is the largest and most ambitious venue in the company's portfolio to date. Backed by Majestic Wine Group and Fortress Investment Group, the opening reflects Vagabond's … [Read more...]
The Union Arms Reopens Following £416,000 Community-Focused Transformation
The Union Arms in Bristol has officially reopened following a transformational investment of more than £416,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. The refurbishment has delivered significant upgrades throughout the venue, including new … [Read more...]
England’s Opening Match Delivers Record Tournament Bookings for Greene King
Greene King has reported that England’s opening match against Croatia is the strongest-performing fixture of the international football tournament so far, generating record booking levels across its managed pubs. According to the pub company, more than 5,600 bookings have been made for the match, surpassing demand for England’s opening fixture at Euro 2024 against … [Read more...]
JENKI to Double London Estate with Five New Matcha Bars by End of 2026
JENKI has unveiled plans to double its London estate by the end of 2026, with five new locations scheduled to open across the capital. The expansion will take the premium matcha brand to 11 sites and is expected to establish JENKI as Europe’s largest dedicated matcha bar operator. New locations are planned for Soho, Liverpool Street, St Paul’s, Fitzrovia and Marylebone, … [Read more...]
Heartwood Inns Launches Matchday Food and Drink Offers for Summer Football Tournament
Heartwood Inns is introducing a programme of football screenings, food specials and drinks promotions across its collection of 36 pubs and pubs with rooms this summer. Guests will be able to watch England’s group stage matches, along with a selection of other tournament fixtures, at participating venues throughout the competition. To coincide with the screenings, … [Read more...]
The Queens Reopens Following £150,000 Refurbishment and Enhanced Gastropub Offering
The Queens in Crouch End has reopened following a £150,000 refurbishment that combines the restoration of its historic interiors with a renewed focus on its food and drink offering. The Grade II-listed pub, owned by Urban Pubs & Bars, has undergone a programme of works designed to preserve its Victorian architecture while enhancing the overall guest … [Read more...]
Young’s Pubs Launches Click & Collect Pints in Time for World Cup
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Ready for the busy sporting season, Young’s have launched ‘Click and Collect’ via its On Tap app, allowing guests to order drinks directly to the bar. Available at 34 locations, the new click and collect service allows guests to order and pay for their drinks in advance without needing a table number, instead … [Read more...]
Coppa Club To Open Flagship London Bridge Venue With Panoramic Riverside Views
This summer, Coppa Club will open its newest flagship location on the banks of the River Thames at London Bridge, bringing its all-day café, bar, restaurant and workspace concept to one of the capital's most sought-after riverside destinations. Opening on 23 July 2026, Coppa Club London Bridge occupies a prime position between Tower Bridge and The Shard, with uninterrupted … [Read more...]
Provenance Enters a New Chapter with Leadership Change, More Exclusive Collection and Optimistic Future
Provenance Collection has announced a significant new chapter for the North Yorkshire hospitality group following the successful sale of three venues from its portfolio since the beginning of 2026. The Black Bull at Moulton, The Punch Bowl at Marton-cum-Grafton and The Cleveland Tontine near Northallerton are now no longer part of the Provenance Collection, marking a major … [Read more...]
£5 Pints Return to London – The Nightcap
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Following the popularity of the £5 Pour, The Lock In in Chelsea, one of London’s most notoriously expensive areas, is now extending the offer pints of lager, ale and cider for just £5 - to weekends too! The first new pub to open on King’s Road in over a century, which is owned by Three Cheers Pub Co, has … [Read more...]
The Black Cap Celebrates Enduring Legacy Following Denise Welch Tribute And Renewed Cultural Spotlight
The Black Cap in Camden has welcomed renewed recognition of its extraordinary cultural legacy, following Denise Welch’s emotional tribute to her late father during a standout performance at Mighty Hoopla. During her set, Welch spoke about her father, Vin, a lifelong performer with a love of drag, recalling how she was introduced to London’s LGBTQ+ cabaret scene at a young … [Read more...]
Home Counties Operators Take Lease on Historic Buckinghamshire Pub After Six-Year Closure
Multiple operators Simon Jukes and Charlotte Summers have taken on their third1 leased pub and have plans to acquire more in the future. The Red Lion at Bierton near Aylesbury – which has been closed since 2019 – is the duo’s second site with Star. It will have a £340,000 refurbishment before reopening in mid-August. The investment will transform The Red Lion, Bierton’s … [Read more...]
