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A pub with people at its heart

February 16, 2026

In summer 2024, Will Buck & David Crook became the first business owners at The George Inn, in Maulden near Bedford, following Brakspear’s purchase of the pub. Fast forward 18 months and they have created a thriving business that is loved by the local community, diners from further afield and, most importantly, the motivated, professional staff team who are at the heart of the operation.

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Sister Act at The Hare & Hounds

February 13, 2026

New business owners Mandy Limbrick & Nickie Butler are sisters who grew up in Sonning Common.  They have both been working as close protection officers, working with high net worth families across the world. Nickie’s daughter Emma is helping to run the pub, and her son Dan is also lending a hand on occasion.

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Award-winning duo take helm at Stratford Townhouse

February 11, 2026

Jen has worked in the Stratford area for a number of years, while Rob is a talented chef who has worked around the world. Starting in the Hull and Beverley area, he moved to Australia to broaden his experience, working in several kitchens along the east coast.

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Familiar faces take on The New Inn

February 9, 2026

Rich & Sam Grant, new business owners at The New Inn in Kidmore End, are no strangers to Brakspear; this is their third pub, after successfully running The Malsters Arms in Rotherfield Greys and before that The Refomation at Gallowstree Common.

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From Canada to South Stoke

February 4, 2026

Opening The Perch & Pike a month before Christmas, much of Richard’s focus was on the festive season. He said: “We had a fantastic first holiday period, with so many locals coming in to support us at the start of our journey here. That really meant a lot to us.” Richard has brought a slice […]

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Accolades pour in for Brakspear pubs

February 2, 2026

It’s always good news when Brakspear pubs win awards and accolades and over recent months no fewer than seven of our talented business owners and their teams have been singled out.   Well done to all the pubs who have received well-deserved praise! The Prince of Wales in Brixton was named in Time Out’s 50 Best […]

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Wargrave landlady becomes Brakspear’s longest-serving licensee

January 26, 2026

Jayne Worrall, Business Owner of The Bull, Wargrave Forty-six years after she took the keys to The Bull in Wargrave, near Maidenhead, landlady Jayne Worrall has become pub operator Brakspear’s longest-serving licensee. And despite the many challenges facing the industry, she has no imminent plans to call time. Jayne is in her third ‘life’ at […]

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