Four landmark Dublin pubs are being put up for sale in what is being described as "the most significant city centre sale of licensed premises for years." The portfolio includes Howl at the Moon on Lower Mount Street, The George and The Dragon on South Great... Read More
Harvester owner Mitchells & Butlers has expressed an interest in purchasing a large percentage of ailing pub company Orchid’s outlets. The cost rumoured is to be around £266 million. Should Orchid agree to the deal, Mitchells & Butlers will take... Read More
Although the recession is over and consumers are able to spend more freely as a result of improvements in wage growth, the pub industry continues to struggle with closures reported every week. This has meant that vigilance is required regarding new openings... Read More
The Towers — claimed to be one of the busiest public houses in Ireland — has become the latest in a string of Dublin licensed premises to be placed on the market by receivers. CBRE has confirmed it is looking for offers in excess of €1.2m (£999,000)... Read More
The pub industry has suffered in recent years, with the number of daily closures of both independent and chain bars outstripping even high street casualties. In fact, the problem has become so severe that groups such as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)... Read More
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon said it will open its first motorway pub after being given the green light at services on the M40. The group said the bar and restaurant will open at Extra in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, after a successful submission to the... Read More
While much of the leisure industry is once more beginning to post growth after several difficult years, it seems that the hardship for Britain’s pubs is set to continue. Surprisingly, as the economy has shown signs of slight recovery, the number of weekly... Read More
