Pubs & Restaurants Market Review 2025
Welcome to our Pubs & Restaurants Market Review 2025.
The report explores the current market landscape for pub and restaurant businesses, including trends in transactional activity, the trading environment, franchising, funding and insurance conditions, and predictions for the second half of the year.
Key Topics
“So far in 2025, we are seeing the pub market remain solid. Despite the widely reported economic headwinds and operational challenges, hospitality operators are tackling this uncertainty head on, and we are still seeing a demand for pub and restaurant sites across the UK.
“Looking ahead to the second half of the year, we predict there will be an increase in M&A activity, with tenanted pub cos continuing to be active. There are more opportunistic buyers in the market and as interest rates continue to fall, we anticipate accelerated transaction activity in the sector.”
Stephen Owens
Managing Director – Pubs & Restaurants
Pubs & Restaurants Market Review 2025
A review of activity in the pubs and restaurants sectors in the UK.
About our Pubs & Restaurants Team
From traditional pubs and vibrant night clubs to sophisticated wine bars and community-led social clubs, licensed trade businesses are our passion. We have unrivalled experience and expertise in the UK pub sector, and with a network of 11 offices and the UK’s largest hospitality team, our clients benefit from unrivalled local market knowledge.
Our qualified chartered surveyors support current and prospective pub owners with a range of professional services, from property valuation to rent reviews. With broad experience across the pub sector, we work with the smallest independent operators to the largest corporations. Whatever the size of your pub business, you can count on us for expert advice.
Pubs & Restaurants Market Review 2025
A review of activity in the pubs and restaurants sectors in the UK.
Our Pubs & Restaurants Team
Simon Chaplin
Senior Director - Corporate Pubs and Restaurants