Back Hospitality to Solve NEETS Crisis, Sector’s Rising Stars Urge Government
The current generation of leading lights across hospitality have urged the Government to back the sector to create jobs and help solve the NEETs crisis,…
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Pub Companies
Tamworth Community Pub Reopened Following Major Investment
The Tame & Anker, located on Ellerbeck, officially reopened on Friday 9th October following a transformational investment of £350,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns.
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Southsea Community Pub Welcomes Back Customers Following £120,000 Makeover
Popular community pub, the Apsley House on Auckland Road West in Southsea recently reopened following a combined investment of over £120,000 from experienced licensee, Kate Thatcher and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.
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Greene King Opens Nest Pub In Collaboration With Experienced Chef, Jonas Lodge
The Sportsman in Reading has reopened with a fresh new look following a £250,000 investment by pub owner Greene King. With a new look for the pub comes an exciting new food offer, Clucking Crispy Chicken, from top chef Jonas Lodge – bringing delicious fried chicken to The Sportsman.
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Northern Hospitality Operators Take Second Investment Site with Star Pubs
Northern hospitality operators Allan Spofforth and brothers Matthew and Mark Laughton are taking a ten-year fully repairing and insuring lease on their second pub with Star Pubs, growing their estate to four hospitality venues as they look to expand across the North of England.
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Admiral Reaffirms Commitment to Community Pubs
Admiral Taverns, has announced another year of significant investment in its estate, with a planned capex budget of £38.4 million confirmed for FY27.
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Amber Taverns Responds To Prime Minister’s Call To Back Pubs With £75,000 Investment In His Constituency
Amber Taverns has completed a £75,000 refurbishment of the Golden Lion in Ashton-in-Makerfield, investing in the future of a community pub in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Makerfield constituency.
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Runcorn’s Iconic Halfway House Set for Reopening Following £150,000 Transformation
The Halfway House on Halton Road in Runcorn is getting ready to unveil its stunning £150,000 makeover. Managed by mother-and-daughter duo Mandy Schon and Gemma…
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Marston’s Profits to Beat Top End of Forecasts as Grandstand Drives Conversion Push
Marston’s expects to report underlying profit before tax above the top end of market expectations for the 2026 financial year, as it accelerates its pub…
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Britain Set to Lose One Pub a Day and 5,000 Jobs in 2026 BBPA Reveal
Approximately one pub a day will have closed by the end of 2026, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association…
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CAMRA Opens Nominations for the UK’s Most Picturesque Pubs
Pubs across the UK are being urged to enter CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards. This coveted award not only celebrates the UK’s most picturesque hostelries…
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Aylesbury Pub Reopens Following £250k Investment
The Broad Leys pub in Aylesbury has reopened following a £250,000 investment by pub company Punch Pubs & Co. The pub, on Wendover Road, has…
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Amber Taverns Invests Six-Figure Sum in Alloa Pub as Transformation Creates 15 New Jobs
Amber Taverns has completed a six-figure investment in The Thistle in Alloa, transforming the Junction Place pub and creating 15 new jobs.
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Butcombe Group Wins Workplace Wellbeing Excellence Honour at LTC Awards
Butcombe Group has been named the winner of the Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing (operators under 250 sites) award at the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) Awards 2026, recognising the business’ commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its people.
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Admiral Taverns Acquires Mountain Pub Company
Admiral Taverns has acquired community pub operator Mountain Pub Company from specialist investment manager Downing.
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