By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software North West pub operator, Blind Tiger Inns, is taking the leases on two new pubs with Star Pubs & Bars – The Argyll & Sutherland at Eastham and the Towneley Arms Hotel in Longridge. The pubs will undergo joint refurbishments totalling £340,000 before opening under Blind Tiger’s … [Read more...]
New pub with rooms opens with another on the way from Newcastle operator
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software The Inn Collection Group, the Newcastle-based pub with rooms operator, officially welcomed The Harrogate Inn back from refurbishment last week, with a gala launch event. The refurbishment has transformed the former St George Hotel, which now boasts two new bars and a fully refurbished kitchen … [Read more...]
Landlord celebrates 30 years at The Poachers
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Gerry McGrath has run The Poachers in Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, since 1993 and is thought to be the longest serving pub landlord in the town. Originally from Sligo in Ireland, he left home in 1989 at the age of 22 for a holiday in England and never returned, eventually taking on The Poachers just … [Read more...]
MOJO Liverpool on the move
By Majella Taylor Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software One of Liverpool’s oldest late-night bars, MOJO Liverpool, has today announced that it is relocating to a new venue in next month. The cocktail bar, known for its electric atmosphere and legendary rock n' roll soundtrack, will be moving from its current site at Back Berry Street to a new unit in the … [Read more...]
Community buyout funds opening of The Kenmuir Arms
By Majella Taylor Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software A new pub with rooms, The Kenmuir Arms, has opened its doors in the small riverside village of New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway, following a community buyout that funded its complete refurbishment. The Kenmuir Arms, run by Chef Patron Christopher Dougan, aims to create a stand-out culinary … [Read more...]
No ‘Paddy-wackery’ at new opening, Malones Leith
By Majella Taylor Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Simon Keane, one of the owners of Malones Leith, is proud to announce the opening of their new pub on Constitution Street. Keane 's motivation to extend the family of pubs to Leith stemmed from numerous factors, but a significant personal influence was discovering a considerable number of … [Read more...]
Young’s announce three pub acquisitions
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Young’s has announced the acquisition of three premium, managed pubs from Marston’s Revere Pub Company. The Libertine in Bournemouth, the White Lion in Tenterden, and the White Hart in North Chippenham. The three high-quality, freehold sites are located in growth markets in the South of England, with … [Read more...]
Proud to Pitch, helping communities continue to play the sports they love
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Greene King IPA’s Proud to Pitch In initiative has recently passed half a million pounds in grants for grassroots clubs across the UK. Launched in 2021, the Greene King IPA Proud To Pitch In scheme has so far supported over 200 grassroots clubs, with an estimate of over 50,000 people impacted, with … [Read more...]
Hive Pubs expands nuanced menu
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has reached another milestone in the rollout of its Hive Pubs concept. The new menus mark a significant step in the development of the Hive Pubs concept, as the offer is tailored based on the nuances of the … [Read more...]
Young’s Chair issues bullish statement and confirms exit
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software At today’s Annual General Meeting, Stephen Goodyear, Chairman of Young & Co.’s Brewery, P.L.C., will make the following comments to shareholders about the business. “I am pleased to report that we have had a good start to the current financial year. In the first thirteen weeks of 2023, revenue was … [Read more...]
Urban Pubs & Bars announce The Victory at Waterloo station
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Urban Pubs & Bars have announced they will open their latest site at London’s Waterloo station taking its expanding portfolio to 41 pubs, bars, and restaurants in London. The move is Urban Pubs and Bars first foray into the competitive station market with ‘The Victory’ being situated upstairs on … [Read more...]
Celebrate ‘Pride in the Sky’ at 10° Sky Bar
By Angela Green Pub & Bar News is sponsored by Newbridge Software Celebrate ‘Pride in the Sky’ at London’s iconic 10° Sky Bar, hosted by the glamourous River Medway from Ru Paul’s Drag Race, this coming Saturday, 1st July, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. London's renowned 10° Sky Bar is delighted to present ‘Pride in the Sky’, a fantastic pre-parade event that embraces … [Read more...]
Brasserie Bar Co announces transition to Heartwood Collection
By Angela Green Brasserie Bar Co has announced it will become the Heartwood Collection, marking the Group’s strategy and evolution into becoming a freehold pub company underpinned by a premium brasserie division. The move reflects the next natural step for the Group, underlining Heartwood’s ambition to become a market-leading operator of freehold premium pubs and … [Read more...]
Tiger Yard now open in Cardiff Bay
Another new opening from Majella Taylor Cardiff Bay’s latest outdoor food court Tiger Yard has thrown open its doors, kicking off an initial 12-week summer run. Tiger Yard sees the site of the former Dr Who Experience in Cardiff Bay transformed into an outdoor food court, featuring six permanent shipping container kitchens and two purpose-built bars. By using 22 … [Read more...]
Nightcap acquires DC Bars and Tuttons Brasserie
By Angela Green Nightcap plc has announced an asset purchase agreement to acquire selected assets of DC Bars Limited, the operator of the ‘Dirty Martini’ chain of cocktail bars, and Tuttons Brasserie. The value of the deal is £4.65 million, £4.15 million in cash on completion, and a further £0.5m payable based on certain conditions being met. The Acquisition is … [Read more...]
