By Angela Green: Greene King surpasses fundraising target for ‘We LOVE Macmillan Nurses’. Greene King has surpassed its fundraising target for its ‘We LOVE Macmillan Nurses’ campaign, raising over an incredible £900,000. The vital funds raised could pay for around 27,000 hours of Macmillan nurses’ time, helping people living with cancer and their families receive … [Read more...]
Oakman updates shareholders on challenges, positive trading, and future liquidity event
By Angela Green: In a recent shareholder letter, the CEO of Oakman Group, Peter Borg-Neal, updated on the company’s response to sector challenges, improvements in trading and a future liquidity event for shareholders. Borg-Neal commented that “group sales for the last financial year (June 2023) were 8% ahead of the prior year at just under £70m. In addition, … [Read more...]
CAMRA calls out Pubs Code review as government backing the ‘big guys’ at the cost of tied tenants
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Laws governing the relationship between pub owning businesses and the tied tenants who run those pubs won’t be changed or improved, the government announced yesterday. It comes as the Department for Business and Trade published its response to a statutory review of the Pubs Code for England and Wales … [Read more...]
Stonegate Group celebrates Accelerator Graduates
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Stonegate Group recently celebrated the graduation of 48 team members who have been through the company’s award-winning Accelerator programme. A key programme within the ‘Albert’s Theory of Progression’ career development suite, Accelerator develops and supports talented Deputy Managers to progress … [Read more...]
South London publicans celebrate 20 years with team focus on the future
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Parched is an independent group of South London pubs run by four friends, Isaac Tooby, Michael Robinson, Neil Watson, and Shane Ranasinghe, who next month are celebrating their 20th anniversary in the business. The quartet will celebrate two decades of success operating pubs throughout South London, … [Read more...]
BII CEO writes to the Chancellor calling for protection of our nations’ pubs
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The business landscape facing publicans has prompted BII CEO Steve Alton to write to the Chancellor citing numerous business issues that warrant attention in his forthcoming autumn statement. The letter in full is below. The BII’s #MyPub campaign has also called on … [Read more...]
Pub with rooms group appoint new CFO
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Inn Collection Group have announced the appointment of Joe Bernhoeft as the group's new Chief Financial Officer. A maths graduate from Edinburgh University, Bernhoeft is an experienced finance professional and joins the Newcastle-based pub with rooms operators from the global fashion brand … [Read more...]
New era for one of London’s most storied music pubs
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Knight of Notting Hill is a brand-new gastropub boasting sumptuous interiors, an eclectic mix of seasonal classic pub food, cocktails, craft beers, wine & live music. Chef Akash Singh brings exceptional pedigree and versatility to the stove following stints at Benares followed by the opening … [Read more...]
The Dorchester’s Vesper Bar set for an exclusive one night celebration of Día de los Muertos
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Dorchester’s Vesper Bar is partnering with Brujas Bar in Mexico for an exclusive one night only Día de los Muertos event. The evening will see the two talented, female-led, bar teams come together to create a memorable evening of delicious cocktails and celebration, taking place on Thursday … [Read more...]
Greyhound Beaconsfield further develops apprenticeship programme
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Greyhound in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, has launched a bespoke apprenticeship programme to bring more young people into the business and help tackle the industry-wide skills gap. Coinciding with Hospitality Apprenticeship Week, taking place between 2nd and 8th October 2023, the programme … [Read more...]
Victory Pub & Kitchen set to open in Waterloo Station
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Urban Pubs & Bars take their first venture into station pubs when they open their 43rd site this month in London’s Waterloo Station, Victory Pub & Kitchen. A nod to its surroundings, the new pub takes its name from Waterloo Stations famous entrance, Victory Arch. Situated above the main … [Read more...]
Call on government to recognise socio-economic value of everyone’s local
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Local pubs deliver invaluable socio-economic benefit, ministers must act to save them now. government must give pubs which serve as the beating hearts of communities greater support with tax rebates to safeguard the nation’s locals as vital social lifelines, a report from the think-tank Localis has … [Read more...]
Young’s announce pub with rooms acquisition from Marston’s
By Angela Green: Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Young & Co.’s Brewery has acquired a fourth freehold pub from Marston’s and its first in the New Forest, Hampshire. The Huntsman of Brockenhurst joins the now 831-bedroom-strong Young’s Rooms collection of 41 pubs and follows the recent acquisitions of Marston’s pubs with rooms; the White Lion in … [Read more...]
Plymouth’s newest venue, Spinners, to open on October 12th after £1.2 million investment
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Spinners, the exciting new venue in Plymouth, is set to open its doors on October 12th, following a substantial £1.2 million investment. Located at Drake Circus The Barcode, a thriving leisure and entertainment hub in the city center, Spinners offers a dynamic blend of interactive games, delectable … [Read more...]
Heartwood announce acquisition of two freehold pubs
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Heartwood Collection backed by Alchemy Partners has acquired two new freehold pub sites as part of its ongoing plan to grow Heartwood Inns. The two new inns are, The Plough & Harrow, Long Ditton, opening late November 2023 and The Crown, Lichfield - opening late January 2024. The … [Read more...]
