The George and Dragon, situated in the heart of Macclesfield, has always been a traditional town centre pub with a wealth of character and charm. Robinsons Brewery recently made a joint decision with licensees, Paul and Carol Day, to modernise the pub in order to broaden the overall appeal and enable it to be part of the town centre circuit. Paul Day, Licensee of the George … [Read more...]
Young’s gives The Bull a new lease of life
One of Bracknell’s oldest and most loved buildings, The Bull, has been given a new lease of life with the help of premium pub company, Young’s. Synonymous with serving seasonal British food and drink, from craft beers and classic gin and tonics to fine wine, Young’s have unveiled its first site in Berkshire, in the heart of the town centre, at The Lexicon, Bracknell’s new … [Read more...]
Hook Norton appoints Operations Manager Gerard Winder moves from Brakspear
Hook Norton Brewery has appointed Gerard Winder as operations manager. Winder joins from brewer and pub operator Brakspear, where he spent six years as a business development manager on the tenanted & leased estate. The move, effective from January, will see Winder take responsibility for Hook Norton’s 36 tenanted and two managed pubs, and gives him a place on the … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns Delivers 8.6% like for like growth in H1
Oakman Inns & Restaurants will announce today that trading over the first half of financial year 2017/18 has been buoyant. Like For Like sales for the 26 weeks ending Sunday 1st October were up 8.6% with total group sales up 27.5% at £13.5m. Peter Borg-Neal commented: “We are absolutely delighted with our performance over the first half of the year and we have a … [Read more...]
The Spotted Horse – a thoroughbred Pub
One of Young’s founding pubs, The Spotted Horse is galloping back to Putney high street with a brand new botanical look following an extensive refurbishment. The historic pub, which locals have affectionately named ‘SpoHo’, celebrates just some of the best things in life; expertly crafted cocktails, lazy brunches, indulgent sharing dishes and a rooftop gin bar; this is the new … [Read more...]