Derbyshire pub group expands empire with swoop for two city sites

Private equity-backed Derbyshire pub group, Pub People, has bought two pubs previously owned by Derby Brewing Company.

Pub People, which is supported by investment manager Downing, has swooped for The Greyhound of Friargate in Derby and the Derby Brewing Tap House on Derwent Street in the city.

Last October, Derby Brewing Company called in administrators to its retail arm, Real Brewing Company and putting the two venues and put them up for sale to clear arrears.

Three of the group’s other sites – The Clubhouse in Derby, The Pig in Lichfield and The Pointing Dogs in Matlock, closed.

The brewery was not affected by the administration and continues to operate with two of the company’s sites, the Hole in the Wall, Mickleover & NOTSA, Aston on Trent, continuing to be operated by Derby Brewing under a new pub company.

Savills acted on the Greyhound and Derby Brewing Tap House deals.