Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars reports record year across seven venues
Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars, owned by Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin, operates seven village and rural pubs in Cheshire and North Staffordshire, including the Cholmondeley Arms in Malpas, which was named the GBPA overall Pub of the Year in 2023. For the financial year ending Thursday 1 October, the group posted a 9.2% rise in like-for-like net turnover to £11.6m, with net sales up by almost £1m on the previous year. Every pub in its estate delivered a record year, and the company says like-for-like growth has been sustained over five consecutive years. McLaughlin described a collaborative effort by teams to pursue a plan that covers food and drink, events and guest accommodation, with each area exceeding its targets and a growing programme of events boosting visits to their pubs. The momentum has carried into the current financial year, with like-for-like net sales up 8.5% in the first four weeks of October. Looking ahead, Cheshire Cat plans to increase its events space and guest accommodation by investing in several pubs and, when opportunities arise within its trading region, to expand its portfolio. Bird emphasised the intent to stay rooted in local communities and to provide a great experience, with staff delivering quality food and drinks at sensible prices. Source: The Morning Advertiser
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