Thu, 04 Jun 2026 | COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Punch Pubs & Co has expanded its portfolio of pubs after acquiring an additional five sites from RedCat Hospitality for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of the five pubs comes after Punch acquired eight venues from RedCat Hospitality earlier this year.
The transaction includes The Meynell Ingram Arms, near Burton on Trent, where Punch has its support centre.
The acquisition sees Punch continue its M&A-led growth plan. The company, which is backed by Fortress Investment Group, operates around 1,300 pubs across the UK.
The five pubs included in the deal are: Cherry Tree, Rochford, Essex; Dam Inn, Newmillerdam, Wakefield; Grosvenor, Hanwell; The Meynell Ingram Arms; and The Blue Bell, Rothley, Leicestershire.
Andy Spencer, chief executive of Punch Pubs & Co, said that the newly acquired pubs each bring their own “unique character, heritage and role at the heart of [their] local community.”
He continued: "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."
As with the previous sale of eight pubs to Punch, the latest transaction reflects RedCat Hospitality’s plan to exit its managed pub division as it refocuses on its pubs-with-rooms business.
RedCat, which operates the 43-strong premium pub chain the Coaching Inn Group, has also recently completed the sale of its leased & tenanted pubs estate to Admiral Taverns.
Richard Lewis, Chief Executive of RedCat Hospitality, commented: "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.”
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