Star Pubs & Bars and Thirsty Bear Group Ltd have commenced work on a £500,000 refurbishment of the Wynford Arms in central Reading to reopen the pub after an 18- month closure. The development will convert the pub into a bar and New York style pizzeria called Thirsty Bear. The site will be the first Thirsty Bear with partners Vince Healy (managing director of Ascot Inns) … [Read more...]
Bubbledogs launch ‘bubble shop’ for the festive season
Bubbledogs, the gourmet hot dog and champagne bar in Fitzrovia, have uncorked their very own bottle shop in time for the festive season, stocking a curated collection of the finest grower champagnes handpicked by award-winning sommelier and bubbledogs co-founder, Sandia Chang. Bringing a sparkle to this year’s festive season, the ‘Bubble Shop’ promises to be the saviour of … [Read more...]
Heineken to acquire Punch Taverns Pub portfolio
Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) has announced today that following Vine Acquisitions Limited’s announcement of a recommended cash offer for Punch Taverns plc, Heineken through Heineken UK has agreed a back-to-back deal with Vine Acquisitions to acquire Punch Securitisation A (‘Punch A’), comprising approximately 1,900 pubs across the UK. Compelling Rationale Heineken entered … [Read more...]
Greene King Pub partners raise a glass to beer support
Greene King Pub Partners has launched a support package for licensees in its tenanted and leased pubs to help them drive sales of cask and keg ales. A range of information and advice for Greene King licensees will enable them to create the best possible cask ale range and outlines the different beer quality training options available to guarantee serving a good pint. As … [Read more...]
Circo welcome record demand as bookings start for new 2017 concept
The team behind the city’s Circo brand has been welcomed with record demand for its new concept that is set to be launched next year. Just minutes after the ticket line officially opened, more than 400 Circo supporters secured bookings for the venue’s new ‘dinner show with a difference’, which will take place in its new Seel Street home in early 2017. Owner Jason McNeill … [Read more...]