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RED OAK TAVERNS 8TH IN THE E2E PROFIT 100 LIST
Red Oak Taverns has been revealed as the 8th company in the E2E Profit 100, which highlights companies that exemplify financial excellence and sustainable growth. The list celebrates the outstanding achievements of entrepreneurial leaders and their teams, showcasing their ability to drive profit and resilience in a challenging economic landscape. This year’s list includes other stand out British businesses such as JCB, Iceland and Trailfinders.
Red Oak Taverns Acquires 19 Pubs from Marston’s, Expanding Portfolio to 246 Pubs
Red Oak is pleased to announce the acquisition of 19 tied tenanted pubs from Marston’s, marking the third transaction between the two companies in the last 15 months. With this latest acquisition, Red Oak’s portfolio has now grown to 246 pubs.
GOATS HEAD, STEETON SCOOPS COMMUNITY PUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Goats Head at Steeton has recently been awarded the title of Community Pub of the Year from the Keighley and Craven CAMRA branch.
Great pubs always sit at the heart of their communities, and we are really proud that the hard work and dedication of our tenant partners Scott and Rebecca has been rewarded.
The Greenwood pub recognised as Pub of the Year by local MP
The Greenwood pub in Chelmsley Wood has won the first Pub of the Year competition held by local MP Saqib Bhatti. The MP held his inaugural Meriden’s Pub of the Year competition to highlight the wonderful establishments in the area, shining a light on local pubs to encourage people to visit them.
In handing over the award, Saqib Bhatti MP said, “This award is a testament to your unwavering dedication, outstanding service, and commitment to excellence in providing a memorable experience for your patrons.
Red Oak Taverns acquires four further pubs from Marstons Pub Company
Red Oak Taverns, has begun its 2024 acquisition programme by adding a further four pubs to its portfolio from Marstons Pub Company. The pubs are the Pied Bull, Shepshed, the Prince Albert, Kingswinford, the Queens Arms, Bakewell and the Victoria, Oxford.
Cricketers Inn in Long Parish is Hampshire Pub of the Month
The Cricketers Inn in Long Parish, run by Matt Etherington, has been awarded the Hampshire Pub of the Month by the Hampshire Chronicle. The village pub which is featured in the Good Beer Guide 2024 has log fires and serves cask ales, wood fired pizzas, Sunday roasts and pub classics. It holds game, steak and fish nights and in the summer, visitors can enjoy its sunny beer garden and regular live music.
Red Oak Taverns Refinances Debt With Oaknorth Bank
Red Oak Taverns, the independent pub company, has renewed its relationship and refinanced its debt with OakNorth Bank. OakNorth previously financed the business for six years, ahead of Red Oak moving to Hayfin in March 2022.
BECKETS INN RECOGNISED IN NATIONAL GARDEN AWARDS
The Beckets Inn in Glastonbury has received two garden awards this year in recognition of their outside trading areas at the pub. They were again awarded Glastonbury in Bloom 2023 and also received the RHS south west in Bloom Pub Garden Gold award following a submission by Glastonbury Town Council.
Red Oak Taverns acquires 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery
On Tuesday 31st October, Red Oak Taverns will complete on the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate. The deal includes sites across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset such as the Rolle Quay (Barnstaple), the White Hart (Launceston) and the Four Lords (Par).
Red Oak Taverns to add two further pubs to estate
Red Oak Taverns has exchanged contracts to purchase two pubs from Everards, The Croft, Wednesbury and The Bulls Head, Clipston, near Market Harborough further growing Red Oaks’ estate. The Croft is an established community pub. The Bulls Head, has been operated by current tenants, Stephen and Helen Foster who will be leaving the pub on completion of the sale.