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More people changes at Greene King

Following the news that Nick Mackenzie is to step down as CEO of Greene King early next year, the brewer and pub operator has announced another ...

Butcombe enjoys strong third quarter sales

Sales across all categories within the Butcombe Group are up in its third quarter, with drinks leading the way for the Jonathan Lawson-led busin...

Star Pubs opens its 250th Just Add Talent pub

Star Pubs has launched its 250th Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator pub. The Pig on the Wall, Droylesden, is the pubco's 23rd J...

Vocation Brewery closes two of its bars

Vocation Brewery has announced the closure of two Vocation & Co. bars. The brewery’s Halifax and Sheffield bars closed on Friday 6&...

Christmas comes early for Greene King

Pub company and brewer Greene King has reported that Christmas Day bookings in its managed pubs are up by 30% compared with the same time l...

Dev Biswal takes on Faversham's Phoenix Tavern

Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook's Tale (formerly The Ambrette) and Marrakesh Café in Canterbury, has acquired the 14th century...

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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

More people changes at Greene King

Following the news that Nick Mackenzie is to step down as CEO of Greene King early next year, the brewer and pub operator has announced another ...

Dev Biswal takes on Faversham's Phoenix Tavern

Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook's Tale (formerly The Ambrette) and Marrakesh Café in Canterbury, has acquired the 14th century...

Former employee takes on Withies Inn

Ivan Husarik has taken on the lease for The Withies Inn, a renowned pub, restaurant and guest accommodation business located in Compton, Surrey....

Nick Mackenzie to leave Greene King

Nick Mackenzie will step down as chief executive officer of Greene King at the end of February 2027 as part of a planned succession process. ...

Carol Campbell joins Admiral as new MD

Admiral Taverns has appointed Carol Campbell as the new managing director of its Leased and Tenanted Division. Campbell, the former MD o...

Fuller's crowns its pubs of the year

Fuller, Smith & Turner has announced the winner of its Griffin Trophy, as well as introducing a new accolade for its tenanted pub division. ...

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Venues

Star Pubs opens its 250th Just Add Talent pub

Star Pubs has launched its 250th Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator pub. The Pig on the Wall, Droylesden, is the pubco's 23rd J...

Dev Biswal takes on Faversham's Phoenix Tavern

Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook's Tale (formerly The Ambrette) and Marrakesh Café in Canterbury, has acquired the 14th century...

Stroud Hotel adds to Brakspear's Honeycomb Houses

Pub operator Brakspear has expanded its Honeycomb Houses managed division with the acquisition of The Stroud Hotel. The deal for the Gra...

Former employee takes on Withies Inn

Ivan Husarik has taken on the lease for The Withies Inn, a renowned pub, restaurant and guest accommodation business located in Compton, Surrey....

Shepherd Neame relaunches East India Arms

The East India Arms in the City of London has reopened, following a refurbishment by brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame. Situate...

Another single-site purchase for Punch

Punch Pubs & Co has once again added to its growing portfolio of pubs with the acquisition of the Flying Monk in Chippenham. The pub on M...

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Jan 1, 1970