Just two weeks after Oakman Inns was awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award, their Human Resource programme received further recognition on Tuesday night (21st November) at the National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs) at the Café de Paris in London. The NITAs celebrate those who have demonstrated training excellence and innovation in the licensed retail … [Read more...]

Star Pubs & Bars and Public Urban Bars (P.U.B) are embarking on their fourth venture together and beginning work on a £840,000 refurbishment to reopen the iconic English Rose in Liverpool after an 18-month closure. The investment is the biggest ever for Star and will transform the large site into an outstanding family friendly pub serving food all day, renaming it … [Read more...]

Ei Group plc (EIG or Group), the largest owner and operator of pubs in the UK, today announces its final results for the year ended 30 September 2017. Financial highlights Net asset value up 5% to £3.13 per share (2016: £2.96 per share) underpinned by like-for-like net income growth, asset appreciation, cash generation and net debt reduction. Underlying EBITDA# of … [Read more...]

The White Brasserie Company is set to open its 16th pub, The Black Horse in Thame, Oxfordshire on the 18th December. Originally a 16th century coaching inn, the 400 square metre site has been completely refurbished to enhance its original period features including roof beams, wood panelling and stone paving. The 140 cover space will comprise of a bar, snug, garden room … [Read more...]

The Kings Arms, located in the thriving market town of Ulverston, has re-opened after a 4-week investment from Robinsons Brewery. Fit for a King, the recent refurbishment has been well received by locals and new visitors alike, with increasing sales to prove it. Acquired by Robinsons Brewery in 1982, the Kings Arms was previously a male dominated wet led pub, which relied … [Read more...]