Following a successful refurbishment of the Mill & Brook, Long Eaton at the end of 2017 licensee Anthony Dowling is undertaking a second transformational investment with Star Pubs & Bars at his other bar, Finnbars in Sherwood, Nottingham. £225k is being spent on transforming the Irish sports bar into a stylish, contemporary kitchen and bar called The Crafty Teller, a … [Read more...]
Robinsons continue to invest as 6th generation plan for the future
Robinsons Brewery, one of the oldest independent brewers and pub operators in the North West, owning over 260 pubs, has increased its turnover during the year ending 31 December 2017 by 4.2%, to £71.2m. Profit before tax fell by 19% to £3.1m. The year saw strong sales with further managed house openings and full year trading of recently invested sites, coupled with higher … [Read more...]
Star Pubs & Bars launches nationwide programme of forums
Six months after taking over operational control of 1,900 pubs from Punch Taverns, Star Pubs & Bars is launching a series of nine regional forums around the country throughout October, culminating in a national forum in Amsterdam. The forums are designed to listen to licensees’ views about their needs and to share best practice, with presentations on industry trends and … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes Chancellor’s call for a digital services tax
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) yesterday responded to Philip Hammond’s calls for a digital services tax. Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s speech at the Conservative Conference where, in addition to offering flexibility for the apprenticeship scheme, he acknowledged the need to tax … [Read more...]
North Brewing Co set to open first city centre tap room
North Brewing Co has announced that it will be opening its first ever city centre tap room in its home town of Leeds. Situated on the corner of Swinegate and Sovereign Street, their new venue is a brief five minutes’ walk from Leeds Train Station and will showcase the very best from the Leeds based brewery alongside British and International craft beers. The 1200 square foot … [Read more...]