Admiral Taverns, the UK’s number one community pub group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiernan Lynch as Regional Operations Director for the East and South East. 2017 has been a significant year for Admiral, which has seen the Group welcome on board new investors to support its ambitious growth plans and confirm the acquisition of 17 new pubs across England and … [Read more...]
South-West fish and chip shop owner joins forces to reopen Ei Publican Partnerships pub
Ei Publican Partnerships and an entrepreneurial father and daughter have made a joint investment of £155,000 to upgrade the facilities and introduce a new innovative food offer at ROUTE 16, Torquay, formerly known as The Old Coach House Inn. The significant renovations include a New England themed interior, with bric-a-brac bought over from America, such as little gaff … [Read more...]
Fuller’s Simon Emeny becomes BBPA Chairman
Simon Emeny, Chief Executive of Fuller Smith & Turner plc, has become BBPA Chairman, at the Association’s annual general meeting at Brewers’ Hall in London. He succeeds David Forde, Managing Director of HEINEKEN UK, who completes two successful years in office. Simon has been with Fuller’s, based at the company’s historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, for 21 years, … [Read more...]
The Bell peals again this Christmas despite village pub’s devastation by fire
A determined Devon landlord, whose thatched pub was destroyed by fire ten months ago, has been making room at the inn for locals this Christmas. Ten months after a catastrophic fire swept through the 13th century Bell Inn at Parkham, near Bideford in Devon, the village community have been getting into the Christmas spirit with a joint festive lunch in their temporary local … [Read more...]
Christmas cheer and early presents mark Oakman Inns’ first decade
Oakman Inns & Restaurants, which opened the doors of its first pub ten years ago this week, has announced that they have acquired the Freehold of The White Hart, Ampthill from Punch Taverns for £2.6m. The 1.2 acres site lies in the heart of the vibrant Bedfordshire market town, and as well as the very successful public house, it has eight hotel rooms and a function … [Read more...]