BOTTLES is venturing into West London with the opening of a new site on Draycott Avenue in early November, following on from its launch last year at Old Spitalfields Market. Bringing its signature Italian inflected style to a new light and buzzy space, BOTTLES Chelsea will focus on micro-producers, natural and fine wines alongside a relaxed and authentic food offering. … [Read more...]
Wadworth pub customers support essential Air Ambulance services
Independent family brewer and pub operator Wadworth recently presented a cheque for over £13,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance supporting the essential work done by the service.The funds were raised with the help of Wadworth’s pub customers who have donated clothing and textiles to the Salvation Army clothing banks located at their pubs. Following the donations, the Salvation … [Read more...]
Traffic jam leads to reopening of first pub in the UK to serve Tetley beer
A Husband-and-wife team have taken on Otley’s Bay Horse pub after they saw it was available while stuck in traffic as they passed through the town.The Market Place pub has been given a facelift by pub operator Hawthorn Leisure, spending £40,000 to refurbish the venue, alongside Dean and Jan Ball who invested £10,000 of their own to redecorate the interior. The pub is now … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon’s 12 day international beer festival to celebrate its 40th anniversary
A number of beers are being brewed exclusively for the 12-day festival, to tie in with the anniversary celebrations. In addition, beers from Australia, Guam, USA and Italy, together with beers from across the UK, will be available at more than 890 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK and Republic of Ireland.The pubs will serve up to 40 beer each during the festival, which runs … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive announced at the British Beer & Pub Association
The British Beer and Pub Association has announced the appointment of Emma McClarkin as its new Chief Executive, starting her role in early November succeeding Brigid Simmonds.McClarkin served a 10-year term as a Conservative Member of the European Parliament.McClarkin has also held posts including Chairman of the Commonwealth Forum, Director of Global Policy for the … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns announces acquisition of 150 Star pubs
The Board of Admiral Taverns has announced reaching an agreement with Star Pubs & Bars to acquire a portfolio of 150 tenanted community pubs. The acquisition of the portfolio will take the Group’s estate to circa 950 pubs. Supported by investors Proprium Capital Partners and C&C Group, the Group has championed its ambitions to grow its estate and recently … [Read more...]
PROJECTL1 – MORGENROT X MEVALCO Portfolio Tasting in Liverpool
After three successful editions in Manchester, Morgenrot’s annual portfolio tasting will head to Liverpool for the first time on Monday, 7th October at the city’s sensational Pen Factory.Joining forces with the Manchester-based beer, wine and spirit importer for the day are Spanish food importers Mevalco, who will be bringing the finest cheese, cured meat and tapas … [Read more...]
Ei Group invest in Craft Union’s wet-led only community pub proposition
Ei Group has invested £1.7 million to opening a ‘Pub Support Hub’ and HQ base this week in Wakefield for Craft Union Pub Company. Following refurbishment, the building reopened last week and is home to a new Craft Union pub, as well as accommodating the pub company’s support team and a suite of training and meeting facilities for use by the wider group.Known as … [Read more...]
Hippo Inns acquires The Builders Arms from Geronimo Inns
The Builders Arms, has been acquired by its original owner Rupert Clevely of Hippo Inns from Geronimo Inns, the Chelsea pub acquisition takes the Hippo Inns estate to 13 pubs across London.The pub features quirky décor including gold pineapple wall lights and a zesty orange patterned wallpaper along with the striking artwork by award-winning artist Paul Karslake. In … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon update on Brexit and full year results
J D Wetherspoon plc earlier today announced full year results which are highlighted below.FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSBefore exceptional itemsLike-for-like sales + 6.8%Revenue £1,818.8m (2018: £1,693.8m) + 7.4%Profit before tax £102.5m (2018: £107.2m) - 4.5%Operating profit £131.9m (2018: £132.3m) - 0.3%Earnings per share (including shares held in trust) … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon pubs to reduce VAT for customers tomorrow
Wetherspoon pubs will be cutting the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday September 19. The company’s pubs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are hosting a Tax Equality Day, aimed at highlighting the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry.Prices at each of the company’s pubs (not including those in the Republic of … [Read more...]
2019 UK Beer sales data shows continued downturn, call to Government insufficient
Beer sales in the UK for both on and off trade for Q2 of 2019 were down 2.2% on the same period in 2018, according to the latest data from the British Beer & Pub Association.The slump was driven by falling beer sales in pubs and bars, which decreased by 2.8% on the same period in 2018.Sales of beer in supermarkets and off-licence shops, also fell, but significantly … [Read more...]
Soho arrival due soon, a new 1940’s train station themed cocktail bar
Inception Group has announced the launch of a new 1940s train station-themed cocktail bar, Cahoots on Kingly Street in Carnaby, Soho, this November. This will be the innovative hospitality company’s second addition to the Cahoots network, and whilst it is located in a neighbouring building to the original, it will be a totally separate venue, extending its eclectic group of … [Read more...]
The Battleaxes and The Castle Inn acquired by The Country Pub Group
The Country Pub Group owned by young hospitality entrepreneur Matthew Lowe, has purchased two pubs from Flatcappers, The Battleaxes in Wraxall, and The Castle Inn in Bradford-on-Avon.The Country Pub Group currently owns and runs The Mendip Inn, in Shepton Mallet and the acquisition boosts their portfolio to three. The group will be focusing on providing a consistently … [Read more...]
