Greene King, the UK’s second-largest pub chain, is making some big changes that could impact your favourite local spot! With 2,600 pubs across the UK, including 13 in Wales, the company has announced around 20 of its UK locations are set to close, while 150 others could be sold off as part of a new estate strategy.
But don’t panic just yet! These represent fewer than 2% of their managed estate and are part of Greene King’s typical annual activity. The real news is about the 300 managed sites getting a revamp, potentially converting into leased, tenanted, or franchised venues.
While no specific closure dates have been set, here’s a list of Greene King’s Welsh pubs:
– Man of Gwent, Newport
– Parc-Y-Prior Inn, Newport
– Tredegar Arms, Newport
– Court House, Caerphilly
– Dunvant, Swansea
– Black Griffin Inn, Lisvane
– Claude, Cardiff
– Clive Arms, Cardiff
– Glassworks, Cardiff
– Bryn-Y-Mor Hotel, Swansea
– Commercial, Swansea
– Pub on the Pond, Swansea
– Uplands Tavern, Swansea
These venues are still open, so enjoy them while you can! Who knows which ones might change hands or operations in the future? Keep an eye out for updates and show some love to these beloved local hangouts. 🍻