Camerons Brewery have today announced the acquisition of the Bar Soba group, the acquisition adds 5 venues in the UK, seeing the brewer’s retail managed pub estate increase to 34 sites. Bar Soba has three venues in Glasgow and one in Edinburgh and Leeds.Chris Soley, chief executive at Camerons Brewery said of the acquisition: “This is a deal we have been working on for some … [Read more...]
The White Brasserie Company to open 20th site next month
The White Brasserie Company, the family of British pubs with a French brasserie twist, has announced the launch of its 20th site, The Kings Arms in Gloucestershire. Opening in early December, The Kings Arms, is located on the edge of the Cotswolds in the village of Prestbury, on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Opening within a Grade II listed building, The Kings Arms has … [Read more...]
Soon to be opened pub secures new head chef with Michelin starred pedigree
Sean Norton has been named as head chef at the soon to be opened The Greyhound in Beaconsfield. Norton joins from The Frog by Adam Handling and will be responsible for developing and running the food offer at the newly launched pub and restaurant.Norton, who was a semi-finalist on ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’ in 2018, has worked in some of the country’s most … [Read more...]
Admiral acquires 137 pub portfolio from Marston’s
Admiral Taverns has today announced that it is acquiring a portfolio of 137 pubs from Marston’s PLC, the pub portfolio being acquired is comprised of a mixture of predominantly tenanted, leased and retail agreement sites. The latest acquisition follows fast on the heels of recently acquiring 150 pubs from Star Pubs & Bars in October 2019. Admiral has consistently … [Read more...]
North Bar sell traditional English gastro pub to focus on wet led business
North Bar have announced that they have agreed the sale of The Cross Keys, a traditional English gastro pub dating back to 1802, to the new independent Water Lane Pub Company. The growth of North Brewing Co has lead directors John Gyngell and Christian Townsley to take the decision to focus on their brewery and wet led sites.All staff from The Cross Keys will be guaranteed … [Read more...]
19th century pub looks to 21st century Crowdfunding to reopen
Built in 1813, The Cat and Fiddle is an iconic pub between Cheshire and Buxton situated in an extremely remote location, but none the less favoured by walkers and cyclists. Trading was always been a struggle in the winter months, and as a consequence in 2015, the landlord locked the doors for what seemed to be the very last time.Following months of careful planning, local … [Read more...]
The Greyhound Pub and Restaurant to launch in Beaconsfield
The Greyhound, a new pub and restaurant serving modern British cuisine, will be opening in Beaconsfield - headed up by two former Gordon Ramsay front-of-house staff. Owners Daniel Crump and Margriet Vandezande-Crump, will open the doors to the pub and restaurant in early December, aiming to offer guests a place they can enjoy fine food, as well a pint or a glass wine.The … [Read more...]
Admiral Taverns acquisition of 150 portfolio from Star Pubs & Bars completed
The Board of Admiral Taverns earlier today confirmed completion of the acquisition of 150 tenanted community pubs from Star Pubs & Bars. The acquisition plan was announced in September as part of Admiral’s growth strategy as a leading operator of community pubs. Through its highly supportive and award-winning operations-centric approach, the Group has developed a … [Read more...]
Xavier Rousset and Mark Jarvis reopen Gunmakers and a new restaurant on the way too
Sommelier and restaurateur Xavier Rousset and chef Mark Jarvis, joined forces earlier this month and reopened the Gunmakers pub in Marylebone, London.The pub is currently open for business, and from November Gunmakers will launch a forty-cover restaurant downstairs as well as six bedrooms upstairs for guests to book into.Gunmakers is a boutique 18th century pub that has … [Read more...]
BOTTLES opening in West London’s Chelsea
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...]
