Camerons Brewery have today announced the acquisition of the Bar Soba group, the acquisition adds 5 venues in the UK, seeing the brewer’s retail managed pub estate increase to 34 sites. Bar Soba has three venues in Glasgow and one in Edinburgh and Leeds. Chris Soley, chief executive at Camerons Brewery said of the acquisition: “This is a deal we have been working on for some … [Read more...]
The White Brasserie Company to open 20th site next month
The White Brasserie Company, the family of British pubs with a French brasserie twist, has announced the launch of its 20th site, The Kings Arms in Gloucestershire. Opening in early December, The Kings Arms, is located on the edge of the Cotswolds in the village of Prestbury, on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Opening within a Grade II listed building, The Kings Arms has … [Read more...]
Soon to be opened pub secures new head chef with Michelin starred pedigree
Sean Norton has been named as head chef at the soon to be opened The Greyhound in Beaconsfield. Norton joins from The Frog by Adam Handling and will be responsible for developing and running the food offer at the newly launched pub and restaurant. Norton, who was a semi-finalist on ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’ in 2018, has worked in some of the country’s most … [Read more...]
Admiral acquires 137 pub portfolio from Marston’s
Admiral Taverns has today announced that it is acquiring a portfolio of 137 pubs from Marston’s PLC, the pub portfolio being acquired is comprised of a mixture of predominantly tenanted, leased and retail agreement sites. The latest acquisition follows fast on the heels of recently acquiring 150 pubs from Star Pubs & Bars in October 2019. Admiral has consistently … [Read more...]
North Bar sell traditional English gastro pub to focus on wet led business
North Bar have announced that they have agreed the sale of The Cross Keys, a traditional English gastro pub dating back to 1802, to the new independent Water Lane Pub Company. The growth of North Brewing Co has lead directors John Gyngell and Christian Townsley to take the decision to focus on their brewery and wet led sites. All staff from The Cross Keys will be guaranteed … [Read more...]