Hawthorn Leisure has acquired Nectar Taverns, the chain of 25 pubs in the North West, for undisclosed terms.
The pubs, which include 24 freeholds and one long leasehold, will continue to operate under their current centrally managed business model.
The transaction follows acquisitions by Hawthorn Leisure of 363 leased and tenanted pubs earlier this year, including 275 pubs from Greene King and 88 pubs from R&L.
Hawthorn Leisure owns a diverse range of pubs across the UK - from local/traditional community pubs to country inns and high street pubs - which are primarily operated by licensed partners.