Punch Pubs & Co has acquired a further five pubs from RedCat Hospitality, including one near its support centre in Burton upon Trent.
The pub company, which acquired eight pubs from London-based RedCat in April, said the deal supports its goal to operate ‘quality community pubs’.
Pubs included in the transaction are The Meynell Ingram Arms, Hoar Cross, near Burton, Essex’s The Cherry Tree, The Blue Bell in Leicestershire, The Grosvenor in Hanwell in London and Wakefield’s The Dam Inn.
Andy Spencer, CEO of Punch Pubs & Co, said: “We are delighted to welcome another five pubs into the Punch family, each of which brings its own unique character, heritage and role at the heart of its local community.
“The Meynell Ingram Arms’ proximity to Burton-on-Trent is particularly meaningful for us. Punch has deep roots in the area and it’s always a pleasure to strengthen our estate close to home.
“As with all of our investments, these pubs represent an opportunity to work in partnership with passionate publicans, to invest for the long term and ensure each site continues to inspire those moments for its guests and the community.”
Richard Lewis, CEO of RedCat Hospitality, added: “This latest move forms the next step in our strategy to strengthen our position as the UK’s leading operator of premium pubs with rooms.
“We’d very much like to thank the teams in each of the sites for all their hard work over the years, in making the businesses a success and wish them all the best for this next chapter.
“We are confident that in Punch Pubs we have found the perfect new home for these high-quality pubs and that they will continue to thrive under the stewardship of the team there.”
