Another Honeycomb House site for Brakspear

Pub operator Brakspear has purchased The Kings Head in Cirencester, meaning two pub acquisitions in just one week for the Tom Davies-led business. 

As the company continues to expand its Honeycomb Houses division, The Kings Head in Cirencester joins The Redesdale Arms in Moreton-in-Marsh, which Brakspear also added to its managed portfolio earlier in the week. It takes the total Honeycomb Houses estate up to 12 sites.

Originally a 14th century coaching inn, The Kings Head is a three-storey building in the town's Market Square and is listed as a site of special architectural and historical interest. Original features, including oak beams and open fireplaces, have been retained throughout and blended with contemporary design.

The pub has 66 bedrooms, a restaurant and several events spaces. It already has an established weddings and events business, offering ceremonies for up to 150 guests in its Assembly Room, or for 80 people on its roof terrace. 

"The Kings Head is a multi-faceted business that strengthens our offer in the Cotswolds, particularly for weddings and functions," says Davies. "With 66 bedrooms, it also becomes our biggest site with accommodation."

An award-winning location

The Kings Head is similar in function to Brakspear's Shipton Oliffe site The Frogmill, also part of the Honeycomb estate. That pub was named National Pub & Bar of the Year in 2022 as part of the National Pub & Bar Awards. County nominees for this year's event will be announced on Thursday 17 April. 

"We have built a successful weddings and events business at The Frogmill near Cheltenham and with the addition of The Kings Head, alongside our existing site The Egypt Mill near Stroud, Honeycomb Houses now has a strong proposition for guests wanting to wed or celebrate in the Cotswolds," adds Davies.

"It's not just about functions though; The Kings Head is a popular destination for weekend breaks, and for drinking and dining in central Cirencester. We're excited to be bringing this exceptional business into the Honeycomb Houses family, and looking forward to welcoming guests with our trademark relaxed, attentive service in a ‘home from home' atmosphere."

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