Chef & Brewer
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Chef & Brewer is a chain of around 127 licensed traditional pub restaurants in the United Kingdom
, owned by Punch Taverns
.
and Guinness
, to form Diageo
in 1991, Chef & Brewer pubs were bought by Scottish & Newcastle
in 1993 in a part cash, part debentures deal of £708 million. In 2003, Scottish & Newcastle auctioned off the Chef & Brewer chain, which was acquired by the Spirit Group. In 2005 the Spirit Group was acquired by Punch Taverns
.
The pubs are known for their family friendly atmosphere and have recently featured in Tesco
Clubcard promotions.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, owned by Punch Taverns
Punch Taverns
Punch Taverns plc is the largest pub and bar operator in the United Kingdom, with around 6,800 leased, tenanted and managed pubs. It is headquartered in the traditional brewing centre of Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire...
.
History
Following the merger of Grand MetropolitanGrand Metropolitan
Grand Metropolitan plc is a former United Kingdom-based company operating hotels, holiday centres, entertainment centres, public houses and casinos...
and Guinness
Guinness
Guinness is a popular Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James's Gate, Dublin. Guinness is directly descended from the porter style that originated in London in the early 18th century and is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide, brewed in almost...
, to form Diageo
Diageo
Diageo plc is a global alcoholic beverages company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest producer of spirits and a major producer of beer and wine....
in 1991, Chef & Brewer pubs were bought by Scottish & Newcastle
Scottish & Newcastle
Scottish & Newcastle plc was a "long alcoholic drinks" company with positions in 15 countries, including UK, France and Russia. It was headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. In the last 20 years, S&N expanded significantly from its home base to become an international business with beer...
in 1993 in a part cash, part debentures deal of £708 million. In 2003, Scottish & Newcastle auctioned off the Chef & Brewer chain, which was acquired by the Spirit Group. In 2005 the Spirit Group was acquired by Punch Taverns
Punch Taverns
Punch Taverns plc is the largest pub and bar operator in the United Kingdom, with around 6,800 leased, tenanted and managed pubs. It is headquartered in the traditional brewing centre of Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire...
.
The pubs are known for their family friendly atmosphere and have recently featured in Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
Clubcard promotions.
Locations
Many of the pubs operated by Chef & Brewer are historic pub / inn locations:- The De Trafford Arms in Alderley Edge dates back over 200 years
- Hutt in Ravenshead was built in 1400
- Cross Keys in Cleveland became a coaching Inn in 1800
- Unicorn in Cheshire dates back over 100 years
- Romper in Altrincham dates back 450 years
- The frontage of the Nags Head in Burntwood dates back to 1650
- Gatwick Manor in Crawley dates back to the 15th century