Punch celebrates 35 pub purchases in one year
Punch has described the last 12 months as “a year of dynamic growth”.
One of the UK's largest pub companies has described the last 12 months as "a year of dynamic growth", with Punch Pubs & Co revealing a total of 35 site acquisitions.
It has bought 35 community pubs during its 2024/25 financial year, taking the estate to over 1,300 pubs nationwide.
In the past two weeks, six new pubs have joined the Punch portfolio.These include 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," says Stephen Allen, group property director at Punch. "Each one presents an opportunity to invest, innovate and inspire those moments that make our pubs special. Whether already thriving or just beginning their journey with us, these pubs are central to our vision of becoming the five-star pub company. I extend my thanks to everyone who contributed to this achievement."
Over 20 single site purchases
The acquisitions include 14 pubs from the Milton 1 and 2 portfolios, along with 21 single-site additions.
These pubs span locations such as Stourbridge, Birtley, Rhyl and Leek, with the pubco saying there are more opportunities on the horizon.
"2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for Punch, and we’re not slowing down any time soon," says Andrew Cannons, head of acquisitions. "We’re aiming to double our single-site acquisition run rate over the next 12 months. With more single-site and package acquisitions already in the pipeline, we remain fully committed to growing our estate and welcome all discussions - whether for packages or single-site opportunities."
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