1936 Pub Company: Responsible for the revival of a number of iconic pubs across Liverpool, including The Vines, on Lime Street andThe Monro, on Duke Street.
Black Country Ales: The brewer is gradually growing a large estate of cask ale-focused pubs, the most famous of which is probably The Wellington, in Birmingham. “We understand that pubs are a part of our country’s heritage, and a vital centre for our communities. Our goal is to uphold the values of the traditional real ale pub: a comfortable friendly atmosphere, log fires, and, most importantly of all, a wide range of top-quality ales.” blackcountryales.co.uk/
Bootlegger Bars: A bar group established in Bristol which focuses on cocktails. bootleggerbars.com/
Butcombe: An independent group of pubs and inns across the south, from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in Jersey. The growing pub group is attached to and serves beer from the brewery of the same name.
Coast & Country Pubs: Eleven pubs and hotels located between the Scottish Borders, Glasgow, Inverness, Fraserburgh, and all the way up to Wick, Thurso, and John o’ Groats. coastandcountrypubs.com/
Everards: The Leicestershire-based brewer has an estate of some 175 pubs. everards.co.uk/
Greene King: The company has 2,600 pubs across the UK, including brands such as Chef & Brewer and Hungry Horse. greeneking.co.uk/pubs-restaurants-hotels
JD Wetherspoon: A national chain of pubs and bars offering lower-priced drinks and food. There is generally a good cask ale selection. jdwetherspoon.com/
Knead Pubs: Operates two pubs and a hotel in Stamford. kneadpubs.co.uk/
McMullen: Founded in 1827, the brewer has a portfolio of more than 100 venus across Hertfordshire and beyond. The estate ranges from traditional pubs to cocktail bars andtourist hotspots in the centre of London. mcmullens.co.uk/
Merchant Pubs & Bars: A Glasgow-based independent hospitality group.
Mitchells & Butlers: Established in 1898, one of the largest operators of restaurants, pubs, and bars in the UK. Brands include Nicholson’s, Castle, and All Bar One. mbplc.com/
Oakman Inns: Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Peter Borg-Neal, the company specialises in transforming both historic and modern buildings into contemporary spaces that have a strong sense of identity and integration within the local communities they serve. oakmaninns.co.uk/
Punch: A nationwide estate of some 1,350 pubs, acquired by Fortress Investment Group in 2021. One of the ‘big six’ which ave to abide by the terms of the Pubs Code. It incorporated 51 Laine pubs in 2018. punchpubs.com/
St Austell Brewery: Established in Cornwall in 1851, the brewery owns more than 160 pubs, inns, and hotels across the West Country, including managed houses and tenancies. staustellbrewery.co.uk/
Star Pubs and Bars: Part of Heineken UK with some 2,400 pubs around the country.
Stonegate: Operate about 700 pubs across the UK, from community and high street pubs, through branded bars, to country inns and late-night venues. One of the ‘big six’ which ave to abide by the terms of the Pubs Code. stonegatepubs.com/
