• 160 development schemes completed across the leased and tenanted estate in H1.
  • Invested pubs outperforming non-invested sites and the wider market.
  • Strong publican demand and a £40 million full-year pipeline, with enhanced support ahead of key trading moments including the FIFA World Cup.

Stonegate Group’s leased and tenanted division, Pub Partners, has completed 160 development schemes in the first half of its financial year, underlining its continued commitment to investing in its pubs and supporting publicans to drive sustainable growth.

The programme has focused on targeted, high-impact improvements across the estate, including upgrades to pub interiors and exteriors, enhancements to outdoor trading spaces, and projects designed to help publicans maximise sales opportunities and elevate the guest experience.

This investment forms part of a wider pipeline of £40 million planned across the year, demonstrating Stonegate’s long-term commitment to its leased and tenanted business and the success of its publican partners.

Performance data shows that invested pubs are consistently outperforming both non-invested sites within the estate and the wider market, highlighting the tangible returns from targeted capital expenditure and the continued strength of the Pub Partners model.

Alongside investment in bricks and mortar, Pub Partners continues to strengthen the support it provides to publicans. This includes leveraging the scale and expertise of Stonegate’s managed division to share insight, best practice, and operational knowledge, supporting publicans to run more successful, resilient businesses.

With major trading moments ahead, including the FIFA World Cup, Stonegate has also developed dedicated guidance for publicans, equipping them with practical tools and ideas to maximise footfall, drive sales, and create standout guest experiences during key events.

The strength of the leased and tenanted business is reflected in continued demand for its pubs, with an average of seven applicants for every pub let and publican tenure at its strongest level to date.

Dan Castle, Managing Director of Stonegate Pub Partners, said: “We are committed to always being a long-term partner to our publicans, and our performance in the first half of the year reflects that continued focus. Completing 160 development schemes in just six months demonstrates both the pace at which our teams are working with publicans to invest in our businesses, and the importance we place on helping them succeed.

“What’s particularly encouraging is the clear correlation between investment and pub performance. Businesses where we have invested are outperforming both our internal benchmarks and the wider market, reinforcing the value of targeted, collaborative investment.

“Combined with the strength of demand for our pubs, the quality of our publicans and the support we continue to provide through our scale, insight and expertise, we are confident in the continued growth of the Pub Partners business.”

This latest milestone highlights Stonegate Pub Partners’ ongoing focus on investment, partnership and performance, ensuring we support our publicans to remain competitive, relevant and at the heart of their local communities.