Blubeckers, the pub restaurant division of The Restaurant Group, has recently acquired the Refectory public house in Milford near Godalming, Surrey, through Christie + Co.

This former Chef and Brewer branded, managed house was part of the portfolio of 637 former Spirit pubs which were transferred from Punch Tavern’s managed division to its leased estate by Christie + Co in 2006.

Blubeckers is renowned for its good quality food offering in relaxed, character-driven, public house surroundings. The company first opened in Shepperton in 1977 and was acquired by The Restaurant Group from CI Traders in June 2005. The group has since grown to offer over 20 pub restaurant businesses throughout the Home Counties.

This transaction follows Blubeckers’ acquisition of the Duke of York public house in Barnet, which was sold to the group by Christie + Co as part of a marketing campaign on behalf Herald Inns & Bars.

Christie + Co Director of Corporate Pubs, Neil Morgan, comments: “Both pubs are located in affluent trading areas. The Duke of York has already undergone an extensive refurbishment program and the Refectory is due to be refurbished shortly.

“As Blubeckers progresses with its ambitious expansion plans, its thirst for food-led public house premises continues unabated. We are confident that these new additions will fit in well with the rest of the group, offering a quality dining experience in a family environment. We continue to work with Blubeckers to identify further acquisition opportunities as they roll out this high quality brand.”

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