Liberation Group’s UK Butcombe Pubs & Inns business can announce the acquisition of two sites from OHH Pub Company. The Northey Arms in Box, Wiltshire and The Rising Sun in Backwell, North Somerset joined the Butcombe estate of pubs and inns in the south west on Thursday 26th May 2022.
Jonathan Lawson, CEO, Liberation Group says: “We are delighted to welcome these fantastic pubs to the Butcombe side of the family. These two new sites are a great fit for us, both geographically and operationally and they offer an exciting opportunity for us to deliver our award-winning food, drink and hospitality experience to locals and visitors alike.”
The acquisition is in line with Butcombe Pubs & Inns’ longer-term strategy to expand its presence throughout the West Country via the acquisition of high quality, predominantly freehold pubs capable of supporting a premium, food-led offering with accommodation.
Jonathan Lawson continues: “We look forward to welcoming the teams on board and working closely with them to implement our ambitious plans. Thanks to OHH Company, headed up by Mark Warburton, they’re both well established and popular local pubs with excellent reputations.”
Butcombe Pubs & Inns will incorporate the acquired sites, and associated employees, into its existing portfolio and intends to invest substantial capital into both of the businesses to support future growth.
