A Dorset brewer and pub operator has secured £55 million in refinancing.
Hall & Woodhouse, based in Blandford St Mary and operating since 1777, secured the facility from Barclays to support long-term investments and growth across its pub estate in the south of England.
The funding will support the company through a landmark year as it approaches its 250th anniversary.
Paul Barnett, chief financial officer at Hall & Woodhouse, said: “This refinancing gives us greater simplicity and confidence as we continue to invest in the business for the long term.
Barclays has agreed a £55 million refinancing with Hall & Woodhouse, the family‑owned, Dorset brewer and pub operator, which has been brewing since 1777. (Image: Barclays)
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“Barclays has supported us through different stages of growth, and we’re pleased to be building on that relationship as we plan for the years ahead.”
Hall & Woodhouse owns and operates around 140 pubs and venues across the south west and London.
Barclays has supported the business through multiple growth phases, including during the challenges of the Covid pandemic.
Jim Turner, relationship director at Barclays UK Corporate Bank, said: “Hall & Woodhouse is a business with deep roots in Dorset, a strong culture and a clear focus on the long term.
“This refinancing reflects a relationship built over many years and our continued support for its investment and growth plans.”