Pubs, Bars & Clubs News – Page 357
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Batemans names Publican of the Year
Batemans, the Lincolnshire-based brewer, has named a long-standing tenant as its Publican of the Year at its annual awards ceremony and lunch
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Arran Brewery bids for distillery
The Arran Brewery, the Scottish Brewer, is making a bid to buy the assets of the Bladnoch Distillery at Wigtown, Dumphries and Galloway, which has been placed in administration
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NewsBII plans major changes
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has revealed plans for major changes in 2014 including a brand relaunch, new benefits to members and a new constitution giving a “leaner and more responsive decision-making process”
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NewsBrains FY EBITDA flat in 'difficult' year
SA Brain, the Cardiff-based brewer, pub and coffee shop operator, has reported flat EBITDA of £11.8m in the year to 30 September 2013 and said it expects trading to remain “difficult” in 2014
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NewsCollyer reiterates Hold for JDW
Leading analyst Geof Collyer has reiterated his Hold recommendation for JD Wetherspoon following its Q3 results, despite sales being slightly ahead for the managed operator
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NewsCAMRA calls for protection for London’s pubs
The Greater London Region of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling for increased planning protection for pubs to slow the rate of London pub closures
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BBPA and Government to launch pro-pub website
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and pubs minister Brandon Lewis are set to join forces next week to launch a website for the Pubs are GREAT campaign
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London Bar Consultants open rum and gin venue
The London Bar Consultants,the pub and bar operator, is opening Merchant Bar, a 130-capacity rum and gin concept bar that will offer masterclasses in cocktail making for professionals and consumers
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NewsEnterprise set to trial first managed site
Enterprise Inns is set to make its first move into the managed pub sector, with the conversion of its St James Tavern site in London’s Bermondsey
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TCG reveals Henry's summer menu details
TCG, the managed operator, is to launch a new summer menu at its Henry’s Café Bar brand this month, featuring new dishes based on seasonal produce, lighter ingredients such as chicken and seafood, and on-trend items including feta and haloumi cheese, quinoa and sweet potato
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NewsPunch hosts World Cup workshops
Punch Taverns is inviting its Partners to join one of 47 workshops across the UK to ensure its licensees get the most out of the World Cup
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Stonegate invests in Classic Inns estate
Stonegate has invested £175,000 renovating the Tiller Pin in Leamington Spa to reopen as the Waterside Inn, with a new food and drink menu
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Sharp’s teams up with Outlaw for first pub
Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw and Sharp’s Brewery have teamed up to take over the Mariners pub in Rock, Cornwall, which becomes brewery’s first public house
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Punch sells Hammersmith pub for £2m-plus
Punch Taverns has sold the Old Parr’s Head in Hammersmith, West London for more than £2m after more than 10 offers for the site
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Red Trousers makes first acquisition
Honey & Venom bar in south London has been bought by Red Trousers Entertainment, a new independent operator, which plans a refurbishment prior to opening it as The Imperial Durbar next month
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NewsJDW expects “reasonable outcome” for the year
JD Wetherspoon saw like-for-like sales increase by 6.2%, and total sales rise by 10.9% for the 13 weeks to 27 April 2014
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Jack: Enterprise fighting hard to stand still
A leading analyst has said that Enterprise Inns is fighting hard to stand still, facing ongoing declines in wet-led pub volumes and an uncertain regulatory backdrop
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Johnson runs rule over InnBrighton
Luke Johnson, the serial sector investor, is believed to be running the rule over InnBrighton, the Brighton-based multiple pub operator
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Cirrus raises £15m expansion fund
Cirrus Inns, the investment vehicle launched to back a premium estate of freehold pubs with rooms, has raised a further £15m toward its continued expansion
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NewsGreene King to improve daytime trading
Greene King has revealed details of its five-year plans for growth to 2020, which includes the group improving its exposure to daytime trading and reducing its exposure to alcohol & evenings/weekends