Despite repeated negative media reports about the viability of village pubs, Indian gastropub operator Soho Tavern Group [STG] has acquired an eighth site – with two more pending. STG has added Berry Brook Farm in Wednesfield on the outskirts of Wolverhampton. The deal follows the opening of its seventh venue – the former Greene King-owned Old School House pub site in Mere Green – late last year.
The company, which was founded in 2014 by brothers Mikey and Danny Singh, is also progressing on two further sites, in Leicester and Leeds.
Mikey Singh said: “We’re delighted to be bringing Berry Brook Farm into the Soho Tavern family. It’s a well-known local landmark and a site with huge potential. Our focus will be on sensitively revitalising the venue, enhancing the offer for the community, and delivering the quality of food, drink and atmosphere that Soho Tavern has become known for, with the ambition of creating a standout Black Country destination.”
Author: George Shaw
Former BBC journalist and founder and CEO of an award-winning London advertising and PR company for 20 years, providing restaurant consultancy services. Spent a decade as the director of communications of the Asian Catering Federation in the UK and lead judge for its various restaurant and chef awards programmes. Now returned to journalism, specialising in food and travel and currently the Editor-in-Chief for Taste London, Taste Asia, the Good Curry Guide and CEO of International Culinary Guides.