Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub group, has acquired Albion & East, a collection of venues in some of the capital’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
The Albion & East business comprises four London venues: Teatro Hall, in Ealing; Canova Hall, in Brixton; Botanica Hall, in Clapham Junction; and Serata Hall, in the City of London.
This announcement follows several other Urban openings and acquisitions since May, including St John’s Tavern, in Archway, The Marlborough Head, in Covent Garden, The Bald Faced Stag, in East Finchley, The Highbury Barn Tavern, and Bat and Ball, in Covent Garden.
Urban Pubs and Bars previously acquired Martello Hall from Albion & East in January, investing into the site to launch The London Fields in February.
All existing Albion & East team members will join the Urban Pubs & Bars family. The group will take on the business as a whole, supporting the teams and continuing to develop these unique venues as part of its expanding London portfolio.
“Albion & East is a business we’ve long admired,” said Chris Hill, managing director of Urban Pubs & Bars. “Their venues share our passion for great design, fresh, high-quality food and drink, and genuine neighbourhood hospitality.
“We’re delighted to welcome their teams into the Urban family and look forward to supporting these outstanding venues through their next chapter.”
Alongside this announcement, Urban has reported that trading across its business remains materially ahead of the market with like-for-like sales up 8.7% since the start of the financial year (May). Sales are approaching £100m in the last 12 months.
