Urban Pubs and Bars acquires The Herne Tavern in East Dulwich
Built in the mid-19th-Century, The Herne is a Victorian pub which benefits from a large beer garden
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Urban Pubs and Bars has announced its latest acquisition of The Herne in East Dulwich for an undisclosed amount, taking its estate of London sites to a total of 44 with more to follow.
Built in the mid-19th-Century, The Herne is a Victorian pub which benefits from a large beer garden.
Urban Pubs and Bars has already launched a new menu, which features pub classics and a Sunday Roast with meat from award-winning butcher HG Walter.
Earlier this year, the group reported that EBITDA hit £6.4m for the financial year to 30 April 2023, an improvement of 11% versus the prior year.
The leisure group also revealed like-for-like sales were up 17% and turnover increased by almost 60% to £52.2m.
Chris Hill, managing director of Urban Pubs and Bars, said: “We are delighted to add The Herne in East Dulwich to our growing portfolio. We will continue to offer the excellent food, drink and great service that Urban Pubs and Bars are famous for.”
In 2018, Urban Pubs and Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales.
Venues include The Wheatsheaf in Tooting; The Gatehouse in Highgate; Nest in the City and Bat & Ball London.