Wetherspoon to launch its first pub outside the UK
JD Wetherspoon will open its first overseas pub in January 2026, aiming to tap into international travel hubs for growth.
The Castell de Santa Bàrbera pub is set to open in the departures section of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain.
Operating seven days a week between 6 am and 9 pm, the pub will serve food up to one hour before closing.
The menu will mirror those found across the UK.
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The Castell de Santa Bàrbera pub is set to open in the departures section of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain.
Operating seven days a week between 6 am and 9 pm, the pub will serve food up to one hour before closing.
The menu will mirror those found across the UK.
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24/Nov/2025 11:13
Inn Collection Group to generate 700 new jobs through £125m expansion plan
The Inn Collection Group has unveiled plans for a major expansion that will see the creation of more than 700 new jobs over the next five years.
The Newcastle-based company has secured £125m in funding from HSBC to support its growth, expanding its portfolio from 31 pubs with rooms to more than 40 by 2030.
The group’s portfolio, known for its boutique-style rooms and welcoming pub restaurants across northern England and north Wales, includes the Angel Inn in Bowness and the Black Swan in Helmsley.
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The Newcastle-based company has secured £125m in funding from HSBC to support its growth, expanding its portfolio from 31 pubs with rooms to more than 40 by 2030.
The group’s portfolio, known for its boutique-style rooms and welcoming pub restaurants across northern England and north Wales, includes the Angel Inn in Bowness and the Black Swan in Helmsley.
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30/Oct/2025 10:02
Revel Collective begins official sales process
The Revel Collective has revealed that it is commencing a formal sales process as part of a wider strategic review.
The group, which owns Revolution Bars, Revolución de Cuba, and Peach Pubs, is assessing all strategic options for the business, including a potential sale, after experiencing a “sustained period of external challenges that have affected its operations and trading performance.”
The Revel Collective, which rebranded from Revolution Bars Group after a restructuring around this time last year.
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The group, which owns Revolution Bars, Revolución de Cuba, and Peach Pubs, is assessing all strategic options for the business, including a potential sale, after experiencing a “sustained period of external challenges that have affected its operations and trading performance.”
The Revel Collective, which rebranded from Revolution Bars Group after a restructuring around this time last year.
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28/Oct/2025 10:07
Mitchells & Butlers to expand portfolio with new Leeds city centre hotel
Pub and bar operator Mitchells & Butlers has submitted plans to develop a boutique hotel under its Innkeeper’s Collection brand above one of its Leeds city centre venues.
The proposal, lodged last month, details the conversion of the upper floors of the Nation of Shopkeepers pub into a 42-bedroom hotel. The plans also include the addition of a new reception area on the first floor.
The 19th-century Grade II-listed building, located at the corner of Cookridge Street and Great George Street.
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The proposal, lodged last month, details the conversion of the upper floors of the Nation of Shopkeepers pub into a 42-bedroom hotel. The plans also include the addition of a new reception area on the first floor.
The 19th-century Grade II-listed building, located at the corner of Cookridge Street and Great George Street.
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23/Oct/2025 08:08
Red Engine lands £10m bank deal to drive expansion
Red Engine, the parent company of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has secured a £10 million lending facility to accelerate its growth across the UK and international markets.
This latest funding brings the total raised over the past 18 months to £70 million. This supports Red Engine’s continued site expansion and capital investment programme.
It has been reported that Red Engine is targeting the opening of 84 venues globally by the end of 2030.
The new £10 million financing facility is being provided by Santander UK.
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This latest funding brings the total raised over the past 18 months to £70 million. This supports Red Engine’s continued site expansion and capital investment programme.
It has been reported that Red Engine is targeting the opening of 84 venues globally by the end of 2030.
The new £10 million financing facility is being provided by Santander UK.
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16/Oct/2025 08:05
The Alchemist bar and restaurant chain reportedly up for sale
The Alchemist bar and restaurant group is understood to be exploring a sale process.
Palatine, the private equity firm that has supported the 24-venue business since its inception, is reportedly working with Pura Advisory to oversee the potential divestment, according to Sky News.
According to the report, the sale aligns with Palatine’s strategy to concentrate on business-to-business investments rather than consumer-facing brands.
Founded in Manchester in 2010.
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Palatine, the private equity firm that has supported the 24-venue business since its inception, is reportedly working with Pura Advisory to oversee the potential divestment, according to Sky News.
According to the report, the sale aligns with Palatine’s strategy to concentrate on business-to-business investments rather than consumer-facing brands.
Founded in Manchester in 2010.
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13/Oct/2025 08:40
Buzzworks names new Operations Director to lead growth strategy
Award-winning Scottish hospitality group, Buzzworks, has appointed JP McKeown as its new Operations Director.
The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as it enters the next stage of growth and expansion.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, JP joins Buzzworks from Stonegate Group, where he oversaw a £160 million portfolio of 150 pubs alongside the company’s group hotel strategy.
A values-driven.
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The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team as it enters the next stage of growth and expansion.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, JP joins Buzzworks from Stonegate Group, where he oversaw a £160 million portfolio of 150 pubs alongside the company’s group hotel strategy.
A values-driven.
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30/Sep/2025 08:07
New World Trading Company appoints Amber Wood as Chief Executive Officer
Amber Wood has been elevated to chief executive of New World Trading Company (NWTC) after the bar group’s restructuring last year.
The former managing director becomes the group’s first new chief executive since Jesper Friis stepped down in 2022.
NWTC runs 27 bars and restaurants across the UK, including its flagship brand, the Botanist.
In October last year, the company entered a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and shut down three underperforming sites after rising costs led to an £11.
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The former managing director becomes the group’s first new chief executive since Jesper Friis stepped down in 2022.
NWTC runs 27 bars and restaurants across the UK, including its flagship brand, the Botanist.
In October last year, the company entered a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and shut down three underperforming sites after rising costs led to an £11.
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18/Sep/2025 16:40
Three new Beckford Group sites to open within three months
In early 2026, the Beckford Group is set to launch three new properties in Wiltshire, marking the group’s debut into the hotel sector.
The 17-bedroom Teffont House hotel in the Nadder Valley is set to open in April 2026.
The 1623-built property is being renovated and expanded to feature a 40-cover restaurant and bar, a croquet lawn, barbecue area, and a treatment cabin with a sauna and plunge pool.
Prior to the opening of Teffont House.
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The 17-bedroom Teffont House hotel in the Nadder Valley is set to open in April 2026.
The 1623-built property is being renovated and expanded to feature a 40-cover restaurant and bar, a croquet lawn, barbecue area, and a treatment cabin with a sauna and plunge pool.
Prior to the opening of Teffont House.
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17/Sep/2025 10:18
Punch celebrates a year of growth with 35 pub acquisitions
Punch Pubs & Co, one of the UK’s largest pub operators, has hailed the past 12 months as “a year of dynamic growth” after completing 35 site acquisitions.
During its 2024/25 financial year, the company acquired 35 community pubs, bringing its total estate to more than 1,300 locations across the UK.
In the past two weeks, six new pubs have been added to the Punch portfolio, including The Maverick, The Hanlon, Cob & Pen, The Red Lion, Ye Olde Anchor Inn, and The Kings Head.
'We’re delighted to welcome these 35 fantastic pubs into the Punch family.
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During its 2024/25 financial year, the company acquired 35 community pubs, bringing its total estate to more than 1,300 locations across the UK.
In the past two weeks, six new pubs have been added to the Punch portfolio, including The Maverick, The Hanlon, Cob & Pen, The Red Lion, Ye Olde Anchor Inn, and The Kings Head.
'We’re delighted to welcome these 35 fantastic pubs into the Punch family.
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16/Sep/2025 13:08
Arc Inspirations unveils first glimpse of new Box Piccadilly location
Arc Inspirations, the award-winning bar group, has revealed the first look at its much-anticipated BOX Piccadilly, opening next month.
The venue represents the group’s exciting debut in the South of England, extending its collection of 19 premium bars across the Midlands, North, and Scotland.
Set to open in late October, BOX Piccadilly aims to redefine central London’s sports bar scene. Backed by a £4 million investment, the Shaftesbury Avenue venue has been created as the ultimate destination to “Watch.
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The venue represents the group’s exciting debut in the South of England, extending its collection of 19 premium bars across the Midlands, North, and Scotland.
Set to open in late October, BOX Piccadilly aims to redefine central London’s sports bar scene. Backed by a £4 million investment, the Shaftesbury Avenue venue has been created as the ultimate destination to “Watch.
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11/Sep/2025 16:49
Stonegate to sell 23 pubs during business restructure
The UK’s largest pub operator, Stonegate Group, is preparing to sell 23 of its pubs.
The company has appointed real estate firm Savills to handle the sales, with all the properties currently leased on long-term agreements.
The portfolio includes London pubs such as the Dog and Duck in Walthamstow, the Crown and Anchor in Bromley, and the Wickham Arms in Brockley, along with venues across England including the Garden Bar in Hove and the Golden Ball in York. The properties are available for purchase either individually or in small groups.
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The company has appointed real estate firm Savills to handle the sales, with all the properties currently leased on long-term agreements.
The portfolio includes London pubs such as the Dog and Duck in Walthamstow, the Crown and Anchor in Bromley, and the Wickham Arms in Brockley, along with venues across England including the Garden Bar in Hove and the Golden Ball in York. The properties are available for purchase either individually or in small groups.
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11/Sep/2025 07:56
BrewDog cuts operating losses to below £37m
BrewDog reduced its losses by 38% year-on-year in the 12 months ending 31 December 2024.
BrewDog informed its shareholders, known as “equity punks,” that it recorded a pre-tax loss of £36.6m last year, improving on 2023’s £59.2m but still short of returning to profit. After tax, the company remained £34.5m in the red.
According to The Guardian, BrewDog’s shareholder statement minimised the significance of stagnant revenues and continuing pre-tax losses, emphasising the group’s preferred measure of “adjusted” profit before interest and tax of £7.
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BrewDog informed its shareholders, known as “equity punks,” that it recorded a pre-tax loss of £36.6m last year, improving on 2023’s £59.2m but still short of returning to profit. After tax, the company remained £34.5m in the red.
According to The Guardian, BrewDog’s shareholder statement minimised the significance of stagnant revenues and continuing pre-tax losses, emphasising the group’s preferred measure of “adjusted” profit before interest and tax of £7.
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08/Sep/2025 16:09
F1 Arcade unveils European expansion
F1 Arcade, the world’s first official Formula 1 racing experience venue, has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Top Racing Iberia.
This landmark deal marks a major step in F1 Arcade’s international expansion, with its first European venue scheduled to open in Madrid, Spain, in 2027.
The announcement comes after a period of rapid growth for the UK-founded brand, which launched its first venue in London in late 2022 and has since expanded to Birmingham and three locations in the United States.
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This landmark deal marks a major step in F1 Arcade’s international expansion, with its first European venue scheduled to open in Madrid, Spain, in 2027.
The announcement comes after a period of rapid growth for the UK-founded brand, which launched its first venue in London in late 2022 and has since expanded to Birmingham and three locations in the United States.
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08/Sep/2025 08:52
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie steps down from the business
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie has parted ways with the Scottish craft brewer, citing personal reasons for his decision.
Dickie, who co-founded the company with James Watt in 2007, said he is stepping back from the broader alcohol industry after 20 years.
This announcement comes just a month after Dickie unveiled a new business focused on the medicinal cannabis market.
This development follows a phase of change at BrewDog.
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Dickie, who co-founded the company with James Watt in 2007, said he is stepping back from the broader alcohol industry after 20 years.
This announcement comes just a month after Dickie unveiled a new business focused on the medicinal cannabis market.
This development follows a phase of change at BrewDog.
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26/Aug/2025 13:17
Slug & Lettuce celebrates 40 years with £6.5m investment from Stonegate
Over the past 18 months, Stonegate Group has invested more than £6.5 million into its renowned Slug & Lettuce brand, strengthening its standing as one of the UK’s leading bar chains.
The £6.5 million investment encompasses 12 completed refurbishments. A further four are scheduled before the end of the financial year. This forms part of a strategic programme designed to refresh the brand’s look and feel, with the goal of positioning Slug & Lettuce venues as the ultimate social destinations.
Highlights of the programme include £837.
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The £6.5 million investment encompasses 12 completed refurbishments. A further four are scheduled before the end of the financial year. This forms part of a strategic programme designed to refresh the brand’s look and feel, with the goal of positioning Slug & Lettuce venues as the ultimate social destinations.
Highlights of the programme include £837.
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21/Aug/2025 07:53
Brakspear records 7% increase in sales for 2024
JT Davies & Sons Holdings Limited, the parent company of Henley-based pub operator Brakspear, reported a 7% rise in turnover for the financial year ending 29 December 2024, reaching £41.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell by 2% to £10.7 million.
Underlying profit before tax, adjusted for a £0.7 million impairment charge, stood at £7.5 million, slightly up from £7.4 million the previous year.
Turnover increased from £38.6 million in 2023 to £41.3 million in 2024, driven by growth across all areas of the business.
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Underlying profit before tax, adjusted for a £0.7 million impairment charge, stood at £7.5 million, slightly up from £7.4 million the previous year.
Turnover increased from £38.6 million in 2023 to £41.3 million in 2024, driven by growth across all areas of the business.
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19/Aug/2025 08:18
Vagabond to launch UK’s largest urban winery at Canada Water
Vagabond Wines, the self-pour wine bar group, has signed a deal for 6,000 sq ft of space within British Land and AustralianSuper’s 53-acre Canada Water Masterplan, with the venue expected to open later this year.
The new Vagabond bar will house the UK’s largest urban winery, introducing large-scale winemaking to Central London alongside immersive experiences and a selection of over 100 wines available by the glass.
Supported by investment from parent company Majestic Group, the facility is set to quadruple Vagabond’s English wine production.
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The new Vagabond bar will house the UK’s largest urban winery, introducing large-scale winemaking to Central London alongside immersive experiences and a selection of over 100 wines available by the glass.
Supported by investment from parent company Majestic Group, the facility is set to quadruple Vagabond’s English wine production.
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31/Jul/2025 08:14
Oakman Inns enters administration resulting in closure of six pubs and loss of 159 jobs
Oakman Inns entered administration this week, leading to the closure of six pubs and the loss of 159 jobs.
PwC was appointed as administrator for both Oakman Inns and Restaurants and its development arm, Oakman Dev, on Monday (21 July).
Shortly after, 14 of the group's sites were sold to Upham Inns in a deal that safeguarded 531 jobs. However, no buyer was found for the remaining estate.
The Oakman Group was founded by Peter Borg-Neal.
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PwC was appointed as administrator for both Oakman Inns and Restaurants and its development arm, Oakman Dev, on Monday (21 July).
Shortly after, 14 of the group's sites were sold to Upham Inns in a deal that safeguarded 531 jobs. However, no buyer was found for the remaining estate.
The Oakman Group was founded by Peter Borg-Neal.
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24/Jul/2025 08:08
BrewDog set to shut down 10 pubs across the UK this week
Craft beer chain BrewDog has revealed it will close 10 of its bars later this week, including its original venue in Aberdeen.
The closures are believed to be part of a new strategic shift for BrewDog’s hospitality division and are expected to put around 100 jobs at risk.
The bar chain stated that it had made efforts to keep the sites open, but admitted it 'has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable.'
All 10 venues are scheduled to close on July 26.
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The closures are believed to be part of a new strategic shift for BrewDog’s hospitality division and are expected to put around 100 jobs at risk.
The bar chain stated that it had made efforts to keep the sites open, but admitted it 'has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable.'
All 10 venues are scheduled to close on July 26.
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23/Jul/2025 13:03