Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 171
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Enterprise operators take on new sites
The Gloucester Old Spot operators Amy Devenish and Tom Brownell have taken on their second food-led pub
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Perritt brothers launch new bar concept
The Perritt brothers, Jonathan and Perrett, have launched a new bar concept in north west London, called Beer+Burger.
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Stonegate trials first contactless, self-pour pump
Stonegate has trialled the first contactless, self-pouring beer pump at its Henry’s Café Bar site, in Piccadilly.
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Kolvin to head re-vamped Night Time Commission
Philip Kolvin QC has been appointed chairman of the revamped Night Time Commission.
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Moody-McNamara to leave NewRiver
NewRiver Retail’s first pub portfolio director Jackie Moody-McNamara is to leave the company after a year in the role, MCA has learnt.
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Emerald could bid for Punch in New Year
MCA understands that Emerald Investment Partners will take its time to decide whether to make a counter-bid to acquire Punch, with a final decision now likely to come in the new year.
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2017 predictions: Wine costs, staycations and recruitment
Predictions for the sector in 2017 include a staycation and tourism boom but also a tripling of wine prices and the cost of a meal out rocketing 10%.
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Cerberus in talks to sell c£400m pub package
Cerberus is understood to be in advanced discussions to sell c170 pubs in deal valued at c£400m
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GK launches support package aimed at cask ale sales
Greene King Pub Partners has launched a support package for tenants aimed at driving sales of cask and keg ales.
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M&B aims for 80 Stonehouse sites by summer 2017
Mitchells & Butlers is aiming to grow its Stonehouse Pizza & carvery brand to 80 by the summer.
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NewsHeineken celebrates Punch deal despite counter-bid rumours
Heineken yesterday appeared to be celebrating the success of its improved bid to acquire Punch but a rival bidder has insisted it is “definitely not game over”.
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NewsImproved Heineken offer supported by top Punch shareholders
An improved Heineken/Patron bid to acquire Punch has received support from the pubco’s top three shareholders – Glenview, Avenue and Warwick.
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JW Lees has £22m war chest for acquisitions
William Lees-Jones, managing director of JW Lees has told MCA the company has a £22m war chest for acquisitions and is also testing out an operator agreement model.
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PubAid partners Prostate Cancer UK to launch biggest pub quiz
PubAid is partnering with Prostate Cancer UK to launch the “world’s biggest pub quiz”
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Vianet launches iDraught app
Vianet has launched an app for its iDraught beer quality management system
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NewsHeineken ‘in bidding war to acquire Punch’
Punch has confirmed it has received two bids to take over the company, and is in advanced talks with Heineken
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NewsM&B has 20 Chicken Society sites already identified
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has identified 20 potential sites to roll out its Chicken Society format after a successful launch in Finchley, MCA has learnt.
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M&B appoints PR agency to help ‘reposition’ Harvester
M&B has appointed PR firm Threepipe as its new consumer agency for its Harvester chain, as its looks to “reposition” the brand
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JW Lees acquires New Moon Co site
Manchester-based brewer and pub operator JW Lees has acquired a former New Moon Company site in Cheshire.
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Hop Stuff seeking £500k for pub expansion
Hop Stuff Brewery, which launched in 2013 following a successful Crowdcube campaign, is returning to the fundraising platform to raise £500,000 to open two bars next year.