Leeds-based Arc Inspirations, the independent bar and restaurant operator across Yorkshire, is set to open more venues after receiving £3 million in funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial. Established in 1999 by founders Chris Ure and Martin Wolstencroft, Arc Inspirations now owns and operates 11 bars throughout Yorkshire employing over 500 people. Turnover is … [Read more...]
Sky Sports signs Jonny Wilkinson and ICC cricket
England’s most famous fly-half, Jonny Wilkinson, will feature on-air as an analyst for Sky Sports and as an Ambassador for Sky Sports Living for Sport from October, joining Sky’s unrivalled line up of experts during the broadcaster’s biggest ever season of international, European and domestic rugby union. He will offer fans his expert insight into the action, and will be … [Read more...]
Greene King getting closer to Spirit deal
Spirit Pub Company has released an Update stating that it received a revised proposal from Greene King on 18 October 2014 regarding a possible offer for Spirit, and that it would be willing to recommend an offer at the level of the proposal ‘subject to the satisfactory resolution of the other terms of the offer’. The Revised Proposal comprises 0.1322 Greene King shares per … [Read more...]
The Seven Stars shines again
The Seven Stars in Brighton is sparkling once more after renovation. Just minutes from the beach, the Victorian Grade II listed pub, which has been trading since 1535, has been given a modern makeover, with a re-working of its menu to match. Boasting a bright teal exterior, cheerful blues and greens throughout, together with Cheviot tweed cushions and bar stools, the pub now … [Read more...]
No 2 for Chestnut Inns – The Rupert Brooke, Grantchester
The Rupert Brooke in Grantchester has opened, just six months after being acquired by Chestnut Inns and almost a year to the day since owner Philip Turner opened the very first Chestnut Inns pub – The Packhorse Inn, Moulton near Newmarket. The Grantchester pub has been totally renovated and revitalised to reflect the Chestnut Inns’ operating ethos – locally sourced food, … [Read more...]