Oakman Inns

Oakman acquires six former Seafood Pub Company sites

09-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Six former Seafood Pub Company sites have been acquired from administrators by the Oakman Group, with its founder Joycelyn Neve joining Oakman to oversee a new Seafood Pub division.

Oakman Inns strengthens pipeline for 2021

28-Jan-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Oakman Inns has added a freehold site in Harpenden to its 2021 pipeline following an ‘excellent’ response to its recent equity fund raise.

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Oakman Inns pledges to return £250,000 grant if its venues are used as vaccination centres

07-Jan-2021 By BigHospitality

Oakman Inns chief executive Dermot King (pictured centre) says the pub group will forego the Chancellor’s latest lockdown grant of up to £250,000 if he allows National Health Trusts to use its venues as vaccination centres.

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Oakman looks to accelerate growth through share offer

11-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

The Oakman Group says it is looking to capitalise on the post-pandemic market conditions to accelerate growth and double the size of its estate by 2026.

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Oakman Group records highest sales quarter in its history

09-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

The Oakman Group, which includes the Oakman Inns and Ashmore Inns pub brands, has recorded its highest sales quarter in the company’s history.

Oakman Inns promotes Dermot King to CEO as Peter Borg-Neal becomes executive chairman

09-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Dermot King has been promoted to CEO of Oakman Inns, having previously occupied the role of COO.

Re-opening safely post lockdown

06-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

Three operators on their plans to ensure the safety of their customers and teams as they re-open their doors for eat-in customers.

Operators see huge surge in bookings as they prepare to reopen

25-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

A number of operators from across the hospitality sector say they've seen a huge surge in bookings as they prepare to reopen their doors at the beginning of next month.

Oakman Inns challenges PM over reopening as it eyes 4 July date

18-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Oakman Inns says it will be opening its entire estate on 4 July, and has challenged Prime Minister to tell it otherwise.

Oakman Inns confirms million-pound expansion amid strong finance

04-Jan-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Pub company Oakman Inns & Restaurants has confirmed a number of multi-million pound expansion plans as it reports a strong financial position for the year.

UK restaurants help raise money for Italian Red Cross after earthquake

26-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Restaurants across the UK are helping to raise money for the victims of the Italian earthquake, via the Italian Red Cross.

Enterprise and Oakman Inns' first Hunky Dory Pubs site opens

15-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Hunky Dory Pubs – the group created by the partnership between Enterprise Inns and Oakman Inns ‒ has opened its first site, The Beech House in Solihull.

Oakman Inns & Restaurants adds three sites

22-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Oakmans Inns and Restaurants has completed the purchase of three new sites, bringing its portfolio up to 16 businesses.

Oakman completes £5.5m fundraising, appoints new FD

03-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Oakman Inns & Restaurants, the Peter Borg-Neal-led group, has successfully raised £5.5m of funding through the pub-focused Enterprise Investment Scheme.

Peter Borg-Neal reveals 2013 plans for Oakman Inns and The British Larder

21-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Peter Borg-Neal, the chief executive of Oakman Inns & Restaurants, has outlined his 2013 plans for the company and declared his intention to remain as chairman of The British Larder when Oakman is no longer the majority shareholder of the Suffolk-based...