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Punch Pubs EBITDA passes £100m

Punch Pubs & Co has revealed its full-year results for the 52 weeks ended 09 August 2026, with the pubco's EBITDA passing £10...

Professionals at Play reveals new pub concept

The group behind Roxy Ball Room has unveiled a new pub concept. Opening on Merrion Street in Leeds, 'Love, Jackie' is the lates...

September brings managed pub group growth

Hospitality groups recorded their best month of sales growth of the year so far in September. The latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business T...

Albert's Schloss sells 12,000 Oktoberfest pints

Albert’s Schloss, the Bavarian bier haus business owned by Mission Mars, is celebrating a record year for its Oktoberfest activations...

James Watt reveals new bar business

James Watt, the co-founder of BrewDog, is set to build a new bar business off the back of his new beer brand Second Best. Watt, who stepped a...

Tricrest Group buys The Mug House Inn

The Mug House Inn, a riverside pub in Bewdley, Worcestershire, has been bought by the Tricrest Group. The group, which doesn't ...

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Features

Feature: Turning a Profit, Local & Wild

Please give a brief overview of the business. Local & Wild is a family-run hospitality business founded by brothers Richard and Oliver...

Interview: Adam Msetfi, Herts Pub Company

P&B: Thanks for chatting with us, Adam. Can you start by telling us a little about the business? AM: People, purpose, passion is the name o...

Feature: Turning a Profit, The George at Burpham

Please give a brief overview of the business. We are The George at Burpham in West Sussex, a food-led destination pub in Burpham near Arundel. ...

Preview: National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show 2026

The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show 2026 returns to London in September. This year, The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar will...

Pub review: The Gunton Arms, Norfolk

Awards season is a busy one for us. Those who have attended the National Pub & Bar Awards will have heard me say how the whole project lasts...

Operator profile: Crafted

When setting up this interview with Chris King, founder of Crafted, the brilliant new hotel and members club in East Sussex, I mentioned to him ...

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People

Feature: Turning a Profit, Local & Wild

Please give a brief overview of the business. Local & Wild is a family-run hospitality business founded by brothers Richard and Oliver...

James Watt reveals new bar business

James Watt, the co-founder of BrewDog, is set to build a new bar business off the back of his new beer brand Second Best. Watt, who stepped a...

NWTC promotes its head of people

New World Trading Company (NWTC), the bar and restaurant operator behind The Botanist brand, has announced the promotion of Sam Beech to its new...

Daniel Craig to open pub with industry heavyweights

Actor Daniel Craig is set to enter the pub industry, opening The Horseshoe in Clerkenwell with two esteemed hospitality partners. According t...

Gavin George joins Wells as non-exec

Wells & Co. has appointed Gavin George as a non-executive director, as the pub and brewing business continues to focus on lon...

Interview: Adam Msetfi, Herts Pub Company

P&B: Thanks for chatting with us, Adam. Can you start by telling us a little about the business? AM: People, purpose, passion is the name o...

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Venues

Professionals at Play reveals new pub concept

The group behind Roxy Ball Room has unveiled a new pub concept. Opening on Merrion Street in Leeds, 'Love, Jackie' is the lates...

Tricrest Group buys The Mug House Inn

The Mug House Inn, a riverside pub in Bewdley, Worcestershire, has been bought by the Tricrest Group. The group, which doesn't ...

Activity bar Rocket Room heads to Leicester

Rocket Room, the premium activity bar brand, will open its second venue at Highcross Leicester this December. The 4,000 sq ft site in St...

Punch acquires Glasgow's Vogue Bar

Punch Pubs & Co has added to its portfolio in Scotland with the acquisition of the Vogue Bar in Glasgow. Located on Main Street in Ruther...

Urban Pubs & Bars announces third Bat & Ball

London operator Urban Pubs & Bars is set to open its third Bat & Ball venue in London next month. The pub group is transforming the f...

Fried chicken introduced to Nest Pubs

One of the latest Nest Pubs from Greene King is introducing a branded fried chicken offer, as the popular style of food continues to grow around...

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