Brew+Bao set to launch in Chapel Allerton this Spring
A fresh food and drink concept is coming to Chapel Allerton, Leeds this spring, brought to life by the team behind the York-based craft brewery Brew York. The new venue, named Brew+Bao, is a collaborative venture between Brew York and YUZU Street Food.
Known for its popular Asian fusion dishes, YUZU has been delighting Brew York customers at the brewery’s York locations since 2019. Now, the duo are set to bring their bold flavours and vibrant atmosphere to Leeds with the launch of their first joint venture under Brew York’s new ‘Brew+’ brand.
Brew+Bao will feature over 16 fresh beers on tap.
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Known for its popular Asian fusion dishes, YUZU has been delighting Brew York customers at the brewery’s York locations since 2019. Now, the duo are set to bring their bold flavours and vibrant atmosphere to Leeds with the launch of their first joint venture under Brew York’s new ‘Brew+’ brand.
Brew+Bao will feature over 16 fresh beers on tap.
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07/Apr/2025 08:26
JD Wetherspoon looks to partner with hoteliers embarking on new franchising strategy
JD Wetherspoon, the pub giant, has announced plans to expand beyond 1,000 locations by franchising with hotel partners.
The company currently runs over 800 pubs, and last year, founder Sir Tim Martin suggested that 1,000 locations might be the brand's upper limit.
Wetherspoon has teamed up with property adviser Christie & Co to attract hoteliers across the UK seeking a “cost-effective conversion” of an existing, “underperforming” hotel restaurant into a Wetherspoon pub.
Wetherspoon stated that franchise partners will benefit from support from its design teams and gain access to the pub group’s supply chain.
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The company currently runs over 800 pubs, and last year, founder Sir Tim Martin suggested that 1,000 locations might be the brand's upper limit.
Wetherspoon has teamed up with property adviser Christie & Co to attract hoteliers across the UK seeking a “cost-effective conversion” of an existing, “underperforming” hotel restaurant into a Wetherspoon pub.
Wetherspoon stated that franchise partners will benefit from support from its design teams and gain access to the pub group’s supply chain.
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03/Apr/2025 16:11
CFO of The Revel Collective steps down
Danielle Davies, the chief financial officer at the Revel Collective, has announced her resignation as she prepares to pursue a new career opportunity.
Davies, who joined the Revel Collective in 2020 from Footasylum and previously Pets at Home, will depart the company this summer.
The Revel Collective chief executive Rob Pitcher, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Dan for her extensive contributions to the company during her tenure and her valuable support during this period.
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Davies, who joined the Revel Collective in 2020 from Footasylum and previously Pets at Home, will depart the company this summer.
The Revel Collective chief executive Rob Pitcher, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Dan for her extensive contributions to the company during her tenure and her valuable support during this period.
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26/Mar/2025 17:32
Greene King and Tom Kerridge celebrate two decades of partnership
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted, and franchise division of Greene King, has marked the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Tom Kerridge.
Since 2005, Tom Kerridge has operated The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, transforming it with his team into the first pub to be awarded two Michelin stars.
To commemorate Tom Kerridge and his team’s 20 years at The Hand & Flowers, Greene King Pub Partners Managing Director Dan Robinson, along with Operations Director Mike O’Connor and Operations Manager Barrie Aspinall.
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Since 2005, Tom Kerridge has operated The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, transforming it with his team into the first pub to be awarded two Michelin stars.
To commemorate Tom Kerridge and his team’s 20 years at The Hand & Flowers, Greene King Pub Partners Managing Director Dan Robinson, along with Operations Director Mike O’Connor and Operations Manager Barrie Aspinall.
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19/Mar/2025 09:32
Fullers secures £185m banking facility and announces new acquisition
Fullers has secured a new £185m banking facility, which the company states will provide the necessary financial flexibility to pursue potential acquisitions.
The announcement comes after Fullers successfully acquired the White Swan in Twickenham, with the deal set to complete on 19 March 2025. Located along the River Thames in southwest London, the pub will become part of Fuller's managed pubs and hotels portfolio.
Fuller's has also launched a share buyback program to repurchase up to one million 'A' shares.
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The announcement comes after Fullers successfully acquired the White Swan in Twickenham, with the deal set to complete on 19 March 2025. Located along the River Thames in southwest London, the pub will become part of Fuller's managed pubs and hotels portfolio.
Fuller's has also launched a share buyback program to repurchase up to one million 'A' shares.
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13/Mar/2025 17:09
BrewDog announces new leadership appointments as CEO steps down
BrewDog has unveiled a series of leadership changes following the departure of Chief Executive James Arrow.
Arrow, who took over as CEO from founder James Watt last year, is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons.
During his tenure, he led the restructuring of the brewer’s US division and secured a partnership making BrewDog the official beer provider at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
BrewDog stated that Arrow guided the company back to profitability in 2024 after reporting a pre-tax loss of £59.
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Arrow, who took over as CEO from founder James Watt last year, is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons.
During his tenure, he led the restructuring of the brewer’s US division and secured a partnership making BrewDog the official beer provider at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
BrewDog stated that Arrow guided the company back to profitability in 2024 after reporting a pre-tax loss of £59.
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11/Mar/2025 08:05
Inception group to close Bunga Bunga for major refurbishment
Inception Group will temporarily close its Bunga Bunga bar and restaurant in Covent Garden for several months to undergo a significant refurbishment.
The immersive Italian venue will close on 5 April for a complete transformation, including a redesign, a new narrative, and revamped spaces, before reopening.
Since opening in 2016, Bunga Bunga has become known for its metre-long pizzas, karaoke brunches, and live shows.
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The immersive Italian venue will close on 5 April for a complete transformation, including a redesign, a new narrative, and revamped spaces, before reopening.
Since opening in 2016, Bunga Bunga has become known for its metre-long pizzas, karaoke brunches, and live shows.
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10/Mar/2025 08:40
Swingers to shut down its original city location due to redevelopment plans
Crazy golf bar Swingers will close its original City of London location due to plans for the building's demolition.
The Bank location will close its doors for the last time on 22 March in anticipation of a planned redevelopment by the landlord.
Swingers City first opened in 2016 and was the company’s first permanent location after the success of its Shoreditch pop-up.
It was one of the pioneering venues in the competitive socialising market.
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The Bank location will close its doors for the last time on 22 March in anticipation of a planned redevelopment by the landlord.
Swingers City first opened in 2016 and was the company’s first permanent location after the success of its Shoreditch pop-up.
It was one of the pioneering venues in the competitive socialising market.
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20/Feb/2025 08:40
Greene King plans to expand its franchised concepts into Scotland
Greene King has announced plans to expand its franchised pub concepts, Hive and Nest, into Scotland.
Both concepts will launch in Scotland under the Belhaven Pub Partners brand, with the first site set to open by April.
Hive pubs offer a food menu alongside a regular program of entertainment and live sports, while Nest is a wet-led concept aimed at sports fans, serving a simple pizza menu.
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Both concepts will launch in Scotland under the Belhaven Pub Partners brand, with the first site set to open by April.
Hive pubs offer a food menu alongside a regular program of entertainment and live sports, while Nest is a wet-led concept aimed at sports fans, serving a simple pizza menu.
Dan Robinson.
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14/Feb/2025 09:45
The Glee to open its sixth UK site Leeds
The Glee is set to open its sixth UK venue on Albion Street, Leeds, this spring, featuring a lineup of comedy, live music, and entertainment.
Established 30 years ago, The Glee is the UK’s leading comedy venue operator. Opening its first purpose-built venue outside London in 1994, it has earned a reputation for top-quality live comedy, as well as live music, cabaret, and special events.
The Glee has hosted some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment, including Peter Kay, Michael McIntyre.
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Established 30 years ago, The Glee is the UK’s leading comedy venue operator. Opening its first purpose-built venue outside London in 1994, it has earned a reputation for top-quality live comedy, as well as live music, cabaret, and special events.
The Glee has hosted some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment, including Peter Kay, Michael McIntyre.
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10/Feb/2025 08:47
Plans for £40m Greene King brewery has been approved
Pub group and brewer Greene King has received approval for its planned £40 million brewery in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
West Suffolk Council’s development control committee gave the green light to Greene King's proposal during a meeting on 8 January.
Greene King first proposed the custom-built facility in April last year, to be located next to its new distribution centre. The brewery will continue the company’s 200-year history of brewing in Bury St Edmunds, dating back to its founding in 1799.
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West Suffolk Council’s development control committee gave the green light to Greene King's proposal during a meeting on 8 January.
Greene King first proposed the custom-built facility in April last year, to be located next to its new distribution centre. The brewery will continue the company’s 200-year history of brewing in Bury St Edmunds, dating back to its founding in 1799.
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22/Jan/2025 09:38
JD Wetherspoon to open new Haven holiday park pubs
JD Wetherspoon is set to open four new pubs at Haven holiday parks following a £6.7 million investment.
The 830-strong pub group entered an exclusive partnership with the holiday park operator in January last year, leading to the launch of the Five Stones pub at Primrose Valley, Haven’s largest park in Yorkshire, in March.
As part of the extended agreement, Wetherspoon will open pubs in four Haven parks this year. These include the Red Rocks at Devon Cliffs in Devon, the Humber Stone at Cleethorpes Beach in Lincolnshire.
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The 830-strong pub group entered an exclusive partnership with the holiday park operator in January last year, leading to the launch of the Five Stones pub at Primrose Valley, Haven’s largest park in Yorkshire, in March.
As part of the extended agreement, Wetherspoon will open pubs in four Haven parks this year. These include the Red Rocks at Devon Cliffs in Devon, the Humber Stone at Cleethorpes Beach in Lincolnshire.
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20/Jan/2025 12:42
New World Trading Company announces closure of further three bars
The pub group that operates The Botanist bars has closed three more locations across the UK as part of an ongoing company restructure. This follows the closure of three high-profile bars in October, including the flagship Botanist in Alderley Edge.
The Botanist bars in Sheffield and Coventry have been closed with immediate effect by their owners, New World Trading Company. Additionally, the North Light restaurant in Chester city centre, which opened in 2023, has also shut its doors.
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The Botanist bars in Sheffield and Coventry have been closed with immediate effect by their owners, New World Trading Company. Additionally, the North Light restaurant in Chester city centre, which opened in 2023, has also shut its doors.
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13/Jan/2025 16:27
Arc Inspirations plans expansion following ‘record’ festive trading success
Arc Inspirations has announced a record-breaking festive trading period, achieving a 10.8% increase in sales over the five-week timeframe.
The company behind the Manahatta, Box, and Banyan bars achieved its highest-ever sales week in December, generating total sales of £2 million. Average weekly sales also hit a record high, reaching £106,000 per site.
The impressive sales growth was fuelled by the launch of three new locations in October and November. Manahatta cocktail bars debuted in Edinburgh and Nottingham.
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The company behind the Manahatta, Box, and Banyan bars achieved its highest-ever sales week in December, generating total sales of £2 million. Average weekly sales also hit a record high, reaching £106,000 per site.
The impressive sales growth was fuelled by the launch of three new locations in October and November. Manahatta cocktail bars debuted in Edinburgh and Nottingham.
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13/Jan/2025 10:13
Hydes Brewery invests more than £200,000 in quirky and cool Northern Quarter hotel
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has undertaken a £235,000 refurbishment of The Abel Heywood, a boutique hotel situated in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter.
This latest investment builds on Hydes' extensive seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate in 2024, which included a £200,000 refurbishment of The Abel Heywood pub in February of last year.
Acquired by Hydes in 2014, The Abel Heywood's hotel facility will undergo a phased refurbishment starting in January.
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This latest investment builds on Hydes' extensive seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate in 2024, which included a £200,000 refurbishment of The Abel Heywood pub in February of last year.
Acquired by Hydes in 2014, The Abel Heywood's hotel facility will undergo a phased refurbishment starting in January.
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09/Jan/2025 12:50
Star Pubs kick-starts sports calendar with its biggest ever package of free Six Nations support for pubs
Following unprecedented demand for its Six Nations 2024 Championship rugby materials, Star Pubs is investing over £60,000 in its biggest ever package of free support incorporating 1,400 promotional kits, staff training and a digital game to help licensees enhance the customer experience.
The kits will include large inflatable rugby balls, Championship and fixtures posters, a fixtures flip chart, bunting and stickers and will be backed up with guides to creating a great environment for customers. With many staff uncertain about the rules of rugby, the guides will contain key facts on the Six Nations plus an explanation of rugby union rules to enable licensees to upskill their teams so that they can engage more with fans.
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The kits will include large inflatable rugby balls, Championship and fixtures posters, a fixtures flip chart, bunting and stickers and will be backed up with guides to creating a great environment for customers. With many staff uncertain about the rules of rugby, the guides will contain key facts on the Six Nations plus an explanation of rugby union rules to enable licensees to upskill their teams so that they can engage more with fans.
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08/Jan/2025 16:17
Former Boden executive appointed to Revel Collective board
Paul O’Leary, former executive at Boden, has been appointed to the board of the Revel Collective bar group.
Previously known as Revolution Bars Group, the business underwent a significant restructuring earlier this year, resulting in the closure of approximately 14 bars. It now operates around 60 locations, including Revolution Bars and the Peach Pubs Collective.
O’Leary has been appointed as a non-executive director of the company, joining Gavin George, founder of Laine Pub Company, and hospitality investor Charlie McVeigh on the board.
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Previously known as Revolution Bars Group, the business underwent a significant restructuring earlier this year, resulting in the closure of approximately 14 bars. It now operates around 60 locations, including Revolution Bars and the Peach Pubs Collective.
O’Leary has been appointed as a non-executive director of the company, joining Gavin George, founder of Laine Pub Company, and hospitality investor Charlie McVeigh on the board.
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23/Dec/2024 13:15
Chestnut Expands Norfolk Portfolio with Acquisition of The Gin Trap Inn
The Gin Trap Inn in the North Norfolk coastal village of Ringstead, has become the latest acquisition for Chestnut, East Anglia’s fastest-growing hospitality business.
The acquisition consolidates Chestnut’s foothold in the region, through the addition of a further 16 bedrooms. This is the Group’s fourth Norfolk acquisition in 2024. In addition, Chestnut has opened The Maltings - a 28 bedroomed hotel in Weybourne (near Blakeney) with The Grain Store, a barn style restaurant and bar overlooking the sea.
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The acquisition consolidates Chestnut’s foothold in the region, through the addition of a further 16 bedrooms. This is the Group’s fourth Norfolk acquisition in 2024. In addition, Chestnut has opened The Maltings - a 28 bedroomed hotel in Weybourne (near Blakeney) with The Grain Store, a barn style restaurant and bar overlooking the sea.
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19/Dec/2024 12:43
Young’s unveils plans for new pub opening in Epsom Downs
In the new year, Young's & Co. Brewery P.L.C. will unveil the Tattenham Corner pub in Epsom Downs, following a comprehensive refurbishment.
Boasting views of Epsom racecourse and the surrounding Epsom Downs, the two-storey, 8,000 sq. ft. freehold pub was previously a Beefeater steakhouse. It has now been fully transformed into a premium destination pub and dining area.
Great attention is being paid to crafting a welcoming and warm environment that captures the essence of a traditional British pub.
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Boasting views of Epsom racecourse and the surrounding Epsom Downs, the two-storey, 8,000 sq. ft. freehold pub was previously a Beefeater steakhouse. It has now been fully transformed into a premium destination pub and dining area.
Great attention is being paid to crafting a welcoming and warm environment that captures the essence of a traditional British pub.
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19/Dec/2024 11:30
Liberation Group rebrands amid plans for 700 rooms
Liberation Group Rebrands as Butcombe Group to Focus on Pubs with Rooms Business.
The Butcombe Group will continue to encompass Butcombe Pubs & Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns, Liberation Pubs & Bars, and Liberation Brewing Co. However, the company has announced that the Butcombe arm of the business will now be regarded as its “main driver of growth.”
Over the past seven years, the Butcombe Group has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions from Brains, Wadworth, and Cirrus Inns across the south of England.
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The Butcombe Group will continue to encompass Butcombe Pubs & Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns, Liberation Pubs & Bars, and Liberation Brewing Co. However, the company has announced that the Butcombe arm of the business will now be regarded as its “main driver of growth.”
Over the past seven years, the Butcombe Group has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions from Brains, Wadworth, and Cirrus Inns across the south of England.
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17/Dec/2024 12:01