Shepherd Neame completes pub acquisition

Posted: 28th June 2016

Further to the announcement on Friday 10 June 2016, Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer, pub and hotel operator, has completed its discussions with Enterprise Inns plc which has resulted in the purchase of seven freehold pubs in Kent, Sussex and Surrey. The purchase of the eighth pub is expected to complete in due course.
 
The pubs are:

  • Chequer Inn in Steyning, West Sussex
  • Crown & Anchor in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
  • The Farm House in West Malling, Kent
  • The Greyhound in Keston, Kent
  • Hen & Chickens in Bisley, Surrey
  • The Kings Head in Guildford, Surrey
  • The Sussex Oak in Warnham, West Sussex

All the pubs will continue to operate under their current lease, and during the past fortnight, representatives from Shepherd Neame have met with the licensees to discuss transitional arrangements and future investment plans.
 
The completion of the sale takes Shepherd Neame’s total number of pubs to 335, of which 59 are operated under management and 269 as tenanted and leased and seven under commercial free of tie leases.
 
All Shepherd Neame pubs will be operated under the Voluntary Code of Practice.