Chestnut Inns, established by former banker and corporate financier Philip Turner, has acquired Ounce House in Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds. Chestnut Inns completed on the property - its third investment - on 23 January 2015 just three months after opening its second venture, The Rupert Brooke in Grantchester, Cambridge. The Bury St Edmunds acquisition brings the … [Read more...]
Plan Zheroes launches secret ingredient in fight against food poverty
On the 29th January, Plan Zheroes launches its new website with a new platform, forging stronger links between food businesses, charities, local community groups and volunteers across the UK. In the UK, 13 million people are living in poverty whilst 650,000 tonnes of perfectly good food is thrown away by food businesses. Plan Zheroes - a UK registered charity launched in … [Read more...]
On site bakery adds to Crown & Garter attractions
Flour power is in full force at the Crown & Garter pub and restaurant with rooms in Inkpen Berkshire as 2015 sees the further development of the new on site bakery. Owned by the Honesty Group and simply called ‘The Bakery’, Executive Baker Robert Rodrigues is at the helm. Using the finest flours and traditional methods, he makes all the bread daily with the other baked … [Read more...]
£1 million turnover Grade II-listed New Forest pub on the market
Leisure property specialist Fleurets has been instructed to market the Elm Tree at Ringwood. The property is available on partially tied lease (free of tie for wines and spirits) from Greene King with last year’s turnover at £1,048,988 net of VAT to December 2013. The trade’s split is approximately 60/40 wet/dry. Current year to date figures are currently indicating a higher … [Read more...]
Historic coaching inn and brewery re-opens with ETM
Roaring log fires, satisfying British fare, and its very own microbrewery, The Ealing Park Tavern is an historic West London gem. Now re-opened, following a stylish refurbishment, you’d be hard pressed to find a more handsome haven anywhere in London. The latest boutique pub opening in leafy South Ealing from successful London operator ETM Group (The Gun, The Jugged Hare, … [Read more...]