Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s leading independent pub group, has announced the acquisition of five premium hospitality venues across the capital, strengthening its position as the city’s largest independent pub operator.
The deals, which will complete on January 19, represent another significant step in the group’s targeted London growth strategy and come as the business continues to outperform the wider UK hospitality market.
The newly acquired venues include The Prince Regent in Herne Hill, alongside a package of four established sites purchased from Brunning & Price. These comprise The Roebuck and The Steam Packet in Chiswick, The Queens in Crouch End, and Coco Momo in Kensington.
The acquisitions build on a period of sustained expansion for Urban Pubs & Bars, which has completed multiple openings and acquisitions throughout 2025, including the recent purchase of Albion & East.
With the addition of the five new sites, Urban Pubs & Bars now operates 65 premium venues across London, generating annual sales in excess of £100 million, firmly cementing its status as the capital’s leading independent pub group.
Chris Hill, Managing Director of Urban Pubs & Bars, said:
“Well-run, well-positioned businesses are thriving in the capital. We’re seeing robust demand across our estate and strong like-for-like growth, which gives us the confidence to keep investing. These latest acquisitions are exactly the kind of sites we look for, and we’re excited about the opportunities they present as we continue to grow our London estate.”
The group says it will continue to actively seek high-quality, well-located opportunities across London as part of its long-term growth plans.
