OHH Pubs Announces Fourth Site – More in Pipeline
- The George
Inn, Braunton, Devon to re open Spring 2016
- Five AA Stars
gained by Bear & Swan, Bristol
- OHH short
listed for Publican Award
The family
owned OHH Pub group, led by Mark Warburton (32) and based in the West County,
has announced a joint venture with Enterprise Inns which will see the group
open a fourth site in the Spring.
The two partners
will make a £350,000 investment to transform the George Inn in Braunton in
North Devon, to bring it up to the standard of OHH's other properties, which
both have five AA Stars.
The Bear &
Swan in Chew Magna near Bristol has just achieved the prestigious hall mark of
the country's highest quality 'Inns with Rooms', to bring it in line with their
Old House at Home near Castle Combe in Wiltshire and Northey Arms near Bath.
The Bear and
Swan currently has four bedrooms which were introduced this year, with two more
to be introduced the New Year. The Northey has just completed an annexe with
the construction of five more bedrooms and a fully equipped conference room for
business meetings.
The company
expects to announce a fifth site in the coming weeks and has plans to expand
quickly to achieve double figures within five years.
“Whilst turning
a profit is vital, it is important to operate a company of which we are
extremely proud – I believe we now laid the ground work from which to create a
substantial enterprise,” said Mark Warburton, MD of OHH, adding, “We're a
family firm which has been in the licensed trade for over 30 years, with
considerable experience of the business, and will remain 'hands-on' as we recognise the importance of
having a motivated staff and understanding changing customer needs.”
OHH identified
The George as the prime target as its latest acquisition near to renowned
Saunton Sands Hotel, over looking the 3-mile long stretch of beach which offers
some of the best surfing in the country. Golfers are attracted by Saunton Sands
Golf Club, which has two of the country's finest links courses. Nearby
Barnstable also attracts a steady flow of business clientele. Research into the
local demographics indicates that there is a potential clientele with a
significant disposable income within a short distance of The George.
“We have looked
at the local competition and are please to say it's of a very high standard –
strong rival businesses are a fantastic incentive to drive the business forward
and cut out inconsistencies. A diversity of local offerings attract greater numbers
of visitors to the area, so every one benefits from the increased trade,” said
Mark who recognises that to succeed it's also important to capture the local
community with reasonably priced, well kept drinks.
The substantial
investment will bring The George into line with the group's other five AA
starred properties. A complete overhaul will introduce the factors that have
made OHH's current sites so successful. This will include consistent colour
schemes, fixtures and fittings and layout to accommodate a regular drinking
trade alongside the diners. The quality of the bedrooms must be. The rooms,
designed by Mark's mother, Sally, will project a coherent OHH brand image.
Wines by the
glass
Mark and his
brother Matt joined the family firm from school. Mark has focused on operations, whilst Matt,
now a qualified sommelier, naturally, is responsible for the group's wet
sales. Matt's introduction of 'Le Verre
du Vin' technology, which removes the air from opened bottles, means that the
pubs offer an extensive selection of new and old world wines by three glass
sizes: 125ml, 175ml and 250ml. The bars
also stock a good range of ales, lagers and ciders.
The food is the
remit of Roux-trained executive chef, Chris Alderson. Chris spends several
months working with new chefs to ensure consistent standards and quality
presentation. Chris gives his brigade free rein to develop new dishes, which
are introduced to the menu after his approval. Recognised by leading restaurant
guides, including Michelin, the restaurants source local fresh quality produce
to offer modern British food of an exceptional standard.
Publican Awards
2016
OHH has been
short listed as a finalists in the prestigious national Publican Awards 2016
for 'Best Accommodation Offer' for
multi-site operators. The winner will be announced at a glittering awards
ceremony at Battersea Evolution in London on 15th March.
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Running-your-pub/Events-Occasions/Publican-Awards-2016-The-Shortlist
Bear and Swan,
13 South Parade, Chew Magna, Bristol BS40 8PR
T: 01275 331100
E: thebearandswan@ohhcompany.co.uk
Old House at
Home, Burton, Wilts SN14 7LT
T: 01454 218227
E: theoldhouseathome@ohhcompany.co.uk
Northey Arms,
Bath Road, Box, Wilts SN14 8AE
T: 01225
742333 E: thenorthey@ohhcompany.co.uk
W:
www.ohhpubs.co.uk Tw: @OHHPubs
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