Resilient Robinsons increases revenue and profit

With a turnover now approaching the £100m mark, brewer and pub operator Robinsons Brewery has delivered another strong financial year.

The business, led by Oliver and William Robinson, has reported a record turnover of £97.7m (2023 £92.3m).

It has also continued to increase its operating profit, reaching £6.2m in 2024 (2023 £6.1m). 

During the course of the year, the north west family brewer has continued to invest in its pub estate and brewhouse, with the consolidation of brewing and production onto one site.

"We’ve taken this year to strengthen and continue momentum in the business," says the Robinsons. "In our Managed Houses, we focused on consolidation, following several acquisitions in recent years.

"Sales continue to grow and as a result of our investment in and focus on delivering a great customer experience. On top of six significant investments in the Managed House estate, we also saw the first fully electric kitchen, solar panels and electric vehicle charges installed across two of our Managed pubs, as we continue our journey towards being carbon neutral.

"In our Pub Partner estate, we’ve invested £3.9m, including transformational refurbishments at the Bridge End, Llangollen, the Four Crosses, Menai Bridge and the Red Cow, Nantwich. Despite moments of celebration, our pub estate wasn’t without its challenges, as we saw a fire devastate The Smoker, one of our Cheshire pubs. We now have an 18-month project ahead to restore the Grade 2-listed building."

Reacting to the Budget

Robinsons says 2024 set further challenges for its pub businesses, following the chancellor’s Autumn Budget. In response to this, it enhanced the business support it provides to Pub Partners to prepare them for the impact of the increases in NICs and reduction in business rates support.

"We are confident in the level of support we provide, however remain concerned about the impact of these changes for the wider pub industry," add the directors. "Our sector provides much more than a pint; the social value of pubs cannot be overlooked and needs to be supported. The government needs to look urgently at the cumulative impact on the changes they have announced and reduce the overall tax burden on pubs and breweries.

"Additionally, as a family business which has reinvested profits throughout its history in communities and its employees, we are extremely concerned about the long-term impact the changes to Business Property Relief will have. We urge the government to consult on the proposed changes and to look carefully at the negative economic consequences which CBI Economics have demonstrated in their June 2025 report."

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