Oakman Inns are delighted to announce that their 20th site, The Anchor in Hullbridge, opened today. The site was acquired from private vendors in an off-market deal, which is confidential. Peter Borg-Neal commented: “This is a superb pub and a very exciting addition to the Oakman Inns group. We look forward to working closely with the very talented team at The Anchor.” There … [Read more...]
Ei Group plc renews support of Royal British Legion with increased donation from sales of Poppy beer
Ei Group plc, the UK’s largest pub company, is bringing back its Poppy beer which has raised more than £23,000 for The Royal British Legion in the past two years. The 3.6% ABV Poppy beer, brewed at The Eagle Brewery, will be available exclusively to publicans across the Ei Publican Partnerships estate from the end of October, in advance of Remembrance Day, as well as being … [Read more...]
TLC Inns takes on first Star site
Pub & restaurant operator, TLC Inns has taken on the lease of The Victory on Mersea Island, near Colchester, in Essex, the first of what they hope will be a number of pubs with Star Pubs & Bars. The Victory is the company’s first addition to its Essex and East Anglia estate in five years. It currently has six pubs and six Grand Central Bar & Grills with plans … [Read more...]
Leeds bar Veritas to re-open with a new look and extended bar
Known for its fine ales and imaginative menu, Veritas has long been a focal point of the North West quarter of Leeds city centre, just a stone’s throw away from the university, town hall and law courts. Now the venue’s owners Market Town Taverns have applied their special touch to an extensive refurbishment. MTT’s managing director, Louise Middlemass explained; “Veritas is … [Read more...]
The Bloomsbury Club Bar appoint George Mitsiou as Head Bartender
The Bloomsbury Club Bar is delighted to announce the appointment of George Mitsiou as Head Bartender. Mitsiou, who has previously worked at Mayfair’s award-winning Coya and Novikov, will be bringing his many years of experience in the industry and will oversee the continued development of The Bloomsbury Club Bar. George began his career at Jägermeister as a Special Events … [Read more...]