Stonegate Pub Company has issued a statement announcing the acquisition of 15 pubs from the Maclay Group: “Efficient estate planning has seen the Stonegate Pub Company dispose of a number of sites over the past two years, the proceeds from which have been reinvested into a quality portfolio of 15 pubs acquired from the Maclay Group which went into administration earlier this … [Read more...]
Former Newman Arms owner hunts out Stoke Newington pub
Experienced public house operator Tracey Bird has completed the purchase of the freehold of The Fox Reformed on Stoke Newington Church Street for £1.125m after Davis Coffer Lyons – the leisure specialists – sold the pub on behalf of its long-term owners Carol & Robbie Richards. Bird previously owned the Newman Arms (above) - the former haunt of 1984’s author George … [Read more...]
The Beer Academy names Beer Sommelier of the Year
The Beer Academy has awarded Rod Jones of Meantime Brewing Company its prestigious Beer Sommelier of the Year title. Rod, who began his career with Meantime as a brewer, now undertakes beer education for both colleagues and customers. He was accredited as a Beer Sommelier in 2013, and was selected for the Beer Sommelier of the Year Award after a rigorous judging process. He … [Read more...]
2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards open for entry
The 2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, after an extremely successful launch last year, open for entry today, 8th June. The awards, which are sponsored by Sodexo, were inspired by the new EU allergen regulations which require all food service outlets to know, and be able to tell their customers about, any of the 14 major allergens in their offer. Initially, the food service … [Read more...]
Biggest Bowls for The Railway and Navigation
Last Sunday marked the start of the country’s biggest bowls competition, taking place at Robinsons Navigation and Railway pubs in Woodley. Last year, the 5 week tournament saw hundreds flock throughout June and July to see 128 bowlers from around the country compete to take home a total combined prize of £5000. According to John Mclean, Multiple Licensee of The Railway and The … [Read more...]