An award-winning brewer that makes beer inspired by music is creating new jobs and expanding with the launch of its debut Taproom. London-based Signature Brew has used an invoice finance facility to support cashflow and develop plans for the business, which incorporates three brewing units and the newly opened Signature Brew Taproom & Venue. Located under the railway … [Read more...]
London Pub Operator to Reopen The Bedford under Ei Managed Partnership
London pub-operator, Three Cheers Pub Co, is set to reopen The Bedford in Balham on 29th November post a multi-million-pound investment. This will be the ninth site to be operated by the award-winning London pub group and their second opening for Six Cheers Ltd, their ‘Managed Investment’ partnership with Ei Group. The extensive renovations by Concorde BGW to the 22,000 sq. … [Read more...]
UKHospitality hits back at proposed airport pub crackdown
UKHospitality has warned against new legislation that would impact pubs and customers at airports. The Government has this morning launched a consultation on the impact of airside licensing on alcohol-related disruptive behaviour at airports. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “New legislation would be unnecessary and unfair and demonise pub-goers who … [Read more...]
Cheers to licensee who celebrates 40 years behind the same landmark bar and 60 years as a publican
Congratulations are in order for 83-year-old Jean Thompson, who is celebrating 40 years at The Sea View in Whittle, a pub she ran with her husband Frank, who died earlier this year, and which is now run by her son Lee. Jean, who was brought up in Chorley and visited The Sea View as a child, always knew this was the pub for her and is still to be found every lunchtime helping … [Read more...]
Livelyhood pub group announces best year to date
Livelyhood, the five-strong, independent South London pub group, announces its best performing year to date. The year ending 31st July 2018 saw the group owned by Sarah Wall implement significant investment in current sites and one new opening along with plans for further expansion in the coming year. Highlights Group turnover increased by £1,338,988, up 29.35%, with … [Read more...]