Pub group to expand in Nottingham

A Nottinghamshire pub group is set to expand after receiving a six-figure funding boost.

The Big Dogs Pub Group operates a chain of micro-pubs under the Dog House brand.

The company, which currently employs 15 people across three sites, has received funding from market-place lender Assetz Capital which will replenish the directors’ own cash investment, facilitating plans to roll out the brand across the region.

The firm is now on the lookout for new locations in Nottingham.

Luke Carter, senior relationship manager at Assetz Capital said: “It is great to see Big Dog Pubs tapping into the craft beer trend, which has become a thriving marketplace in recent years and offering huge opportunity for growth. With SMEs often referred to as the backbone of the economy, it’s important for lenders like ourselves to offer our support to ensure that the UK remains a prosperous place to do business.”

David Fewster, director at Big Dogs Pub, added: “With this loan we really hope to make a difference to the current offering of craft beer sites available, with our expansion plans enabling us to suit the needs of customers across the region. We have seen real success with our current sites and with this loan and support, we have an opportunity to expand our locations across the region. Working with Assetz Capital has been an enjoyable and efficient process in which the firm has helped us at every step.”