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...]
The Barrington Boar Unveils New Luxury Accommodation & Culinary Offerings in Somerset Countryside
The critically acclaimed The Barrington Boar has announced a significant expansion of its luxury hospitality offerings in South Somerset's countryside, with the completion of Two Baker's Farm, a newly redeveloped farmhouse adjacent to the award-winning country pub and restaurant. Under husband-and-wife team Chef Alasdair Clifford and Victoria Collins since 2018, The … [Read more...]
Tagine & Grill Launches Permanent Soho Residency at The Sun & 13 Cantons This June
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Following a hugely successful five-week pop-up at King & Co in Clapham, acclaimed hospitality entrepreneur Yassir Chair - also founder of the fast-growing Afuego Burger concept - is set to launch Tagine & Grill as a permanent residency at The Sun & 13 Cantons in Soho, London from 10 June. Born and … [Read more...]
Brains Completes Its Rebrand with Rolling Out of New Chimney Themed Pump Handles and Pump Badges in Pubs and Bars Across The UK
Brains Brewery has completed its full rebrand, as it rolls out its striking new chimney themed beer pump handles and new branded pump badges on bars and in pubs around the UK. This is the first rebrand in seven years for the iconic Welsh brewer which reflects its heritage in Wales, and Cardiff in particular, while embracing the tastes, expectations, and experiences of … [Read more...]
The Haslam Family Reopens Elstree Pub After 10-Year Closure
A derelict building for the last 10 years, The Plough in Elstree has reopened as a fantastic top quality village inn, much to the delight of residents, who have been without a pub throughout this time. It follows a £1.3m seven-month refurbishment by The Haslam family with support from Star Pubs, Heineken’s leased pub division. The Plough is the family’s third site with Star … [Read more...]
Greene King Opens 30th Nest Pub and First Franchise Pub in Wales
Greene King has opened its first franchise pub in Wales and its 30th Nest Pub overall. The Clive in Cardiff has re-opened as a Nest Pub after a £350,000 investment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners. The Clive becomes the first in a pipeline of openings in Wales that Greene King Pub Partners has planned this year, as Greene King looks to continue the growth of its … [Read more...]
Brutes Of Mayfair Opens, Martini and Neighbourhood Cocktail Bar
Opening on 10 June, Brutes of Mayfair brings the spirit of a neighbourhood bar to Mayfair built around martinis, classic cocktails and genuine hospitality. Founded by James Stevenson and Guy Mazuch, it marks their first independent venture together, inspired by Bruton Place’s history as a discreet meeting ground for cultural figures, artists and industry insiders. The result … [Read more...]
Greene King Scores Record Bookings For Champions League Final
Greene King has announced that Saturday’s Champion League final was the highest-booked club match to date across its managed pubs with 4,000 more bookings than the previous biggest-booked sporting event of this season (England v Wales in the Men’s Six Nations). Bookings more than doubled in the week running up to Saturday’s Arsenal vs PSG final. The previous most booked … [Read more...]
Bolton Community Pub Reopened Following Transformational Makeover
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The Rose & Crown, located in Westhoughton in Bolton, officially reopened on Thursday 21st May following a transformational investment of £382,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland … [Read more...]
The Fortune Family Group to Launch Cà Maréin in Marbella, Spain, in July 2026
This July, the Fortune Family Group will open Cà Maréin in Marbella - an exciting new destination comprising a luxurious beachfront club with an in-house restaurant and bars on the city’s prestigious Golden Mile (La Milla de Oro). Cà Maréin will bring relaxed, leisurely days by the sea, with cocktails, wines and indulgent Italo-Mediterranean lunches and sunset dinners, … [Read more...]
The Black Horse and Rainbow from DGB Hospitality Group Launches in July, Liverpool
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The region’s leading independent hospitality operator, DGB Hospitality Group, has acquired its ninth Liverpool city centre venue, with the new concept The Black Horse and Rainbow set to launch this summer in the Ropewalks following a £750,000 investment. The latest addition joins DGB Hospitality Group’s growing … [Read more...]
