AlixPartners and Lumina Intelligence will be sharing exclusive insights on the pub and bar sector at MCA’s conference next Thursday 25 June, alongside deep dive Q&As and engaging panels. Don’t miss out – book your tickets today.
Lumina Intelligence’s insight lead Flora Zwolinski will be presenting the latest data and analysis from Lumina Intelligence’s Pub Market Report 2026, putting a spotlight on how the UK pub sector is faring amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Attendees will hear projections for how the channel is expected to evolve into 2026, offering valuable foresight for businesses planning for the year ahead.
The session will also unpack the latest consumer habits, menu innovations, and operator strategies driving performance across the industry.
While Craig Rachel, director at AlixPartners will present an overview of the financial landscape for M&A activity in the pub sector and the deals that are shaping it.
Looking at transactions and asset values in the market, he examines how consumer and structural trends are influencing the outlook for pub and bar prospects and deals in the short and medium term.
Taking place at the Ham Yard Hotel, London, MCA’s Pub Conference will shine a light on the key growth drivers in the sector industry, through a focused day of interviews, presentations and panels.
Alongside Q&As and presentations, the conference programme – which can be viewed here – features panel sessions on family brewing, the rise of sports bars, the growth of pubs with rooms, how to ensure a thriving people culture, and the success of the wet-led pub model.
Brands speaking include: Loungers, Star Pubs, Urban Pubs & Bars, Punch, Amber Taverns, Marston’s, RedCat Hospitality, Craft Union Pub Company, Drake & Morgan, Incipio Group, Butcombe Group, McMullen & Sons, Everards Brewery, Robinsons Brewery, Chestnut Group, Ardent Pub Company, Arc Inspirations, Kerb, Chickpea Group and High Note Hospitality.
Alongside the conference programme the conference offers plenty of networking opportunities with fellow delegates. Registration opens at 9.30am, with sessions running 10am–4.30pm, followed by networking drinks.
To book your ticket to the event, please click here.
