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Trading Update – 22 July 2025

Encouraging H2 momentum, FY2025 profit on track. Strong progress against strategic goals. (PDF 230 KB)

Introducing Woodie’s, Marston’s’ new local family pub format

Featuring woodland-themed dens, outdoor play areas and a self-serve sweet factory for the kids, alongside quality pub classics, refreshing drinks and a relaxed environment for adults to enjoy.

Marston’s launches PubLife, a UK-wide summer celebration of the ‘90s in over 500 pubs

Regulars at Marston’s pub The Crwys Hotel in Cardiff couldn’t believe their eyes when Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher showed up for a pint ahead of the first show of the reunion tour in Cardiff.

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

Marston’s PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hopson as Chief Financial Officer following a comprehensive search and selection process.

Marston’s pubs recognised among UK’s best by Great British Pub Awards

We are proud to announce that eight of our great local pubs have been shortlisted as finalists at the Great British Pub Awards 2025, a celebration of the very best in UK hospitality.

Hospitality with Heart: Marston’s unites with leading charity to offer comforting escapes for families affected by cancer

Marston’s is offering some much-needed respite to people affected by cancer and their families, with free hotel stays and meals out at specially selected Marston’s pubs across the country, thanks to a new, long-term partnership with family-founded cancer charity, ‘Something To Look Forward To’.

Marston’s launches nationwide game of Trivial Pursuit in over 1,000 pubs

Marston’s has launched ‘Win A Wedge’, a national promotion with Hasbro’s iconic TRIVIAL PURSUIT brand, giving local guests the chance to win thousands of exciting prizes by answering general knowledge trivia questions correctly when they visit one of over 1,000 pubs.

Paddy McGuinness crowns the local winners of Marston’s Big Pub Quiz

A special celebrity guest dropped into The Weaver’s Whistle in Northwich to congratulate the deserving winners of Marston’s Big Pub Quiz.

Marston’s scoops major sustainability award for pioneering glass reuse initiative

Last night, Marston’s took home the coveted Innovations in Packaging Award at the 2025 Footprint Awards.

Interim Results – 13 May 2025

Strong profit growth, significant strategic progress, confident in full-year outlook.

Marston’s partners with Two Blues Solar on major solar rollout across 120 of its pub rooftops

Marston’s has partnered with renewable energy solutions provider Two Blues Solar and installer Nuvolt to deploy solar across 120 of the Group’s community-based pubs over the next 12 months.

Introducing Grandstand – Marston’s exciting new pub format, bringing the big event atmosphere to your local

Marston’s launches its innovative new Locals Sport pub format at The Gospel Oak, Tipton, with big screens, market-leading event technology and special offers to delight local guests and sports fans.

Marston’s and Tom Shepherd Serve Up The Best Ever Pub Pie

Marston’s and Michelin-starred chef Tom Shepherd have teamed up to introduce The Best Ever Pub Pie in Marston's local pubs across the UK.

Marston’s charges ahead with largest EV rapid charging network in UK hospitality

Marston’s now boasts more rapid and ultra-fast EV chargers than any other hospitality company in the UK, allowing pub guests to charge while they eat and drink.

Marston’s locals hit the bullseye at Cool Hand Cup Grand Final

Following a nationwide darts tournament fronted by World No. 1 ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Humphries, which saw locals from 700 Marston’s pubs step up to the oche to compete in a timed ‘around the clock’ challenge, the nation’s 11 fastest players came together last week to battle it out at the Cool Hand Cup Grand Final.

Financial Times names Marston’s the UK pub industry’s Best Employer

Marston’s has been recognised in the Financial Times’ inaugural UK’s Best Employers 2025 list as the pub industry’s most recommended employer, whilst also being named as one of the Top 100 companies overall.

Double win for Marston’s Menus

Marston’s hit the double at the 2025 Menu Innovation and Development Awards (MIDAS) picking up two major awards for Best Kids Menu and Best Carvery / Sunday concept; accepted on the night by Kevin Woodyet, Head of Food Category Management, and Tom Revitt, Senior Food Development Manager.

Marston’s local pub wins big at Community Pub Hero Awards

The Royal Oak pub in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, was this year’s big winner at the 2025 PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards, scooping two awards at the prestigious ceremony attended by MPs, pub teams and other industry leaders in the House of Commons this week.

Trading Update - 21 January 2025

Strong growth over key festive trading period with continued confidence in delivering FY25 market expectations.

Marston’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 is now available

Our microsite is available for you to view and download the report and accounts.

Preliminary Results – 3 December 2024

Community-based pubs like ours play an essential role in UK society, backed by our hardworking local teams who give our guests great experiences every single day. All this gives Marston’s a superb foundation for sustainable, long-term growth, and fills us with confidence for 2025 and beyond.

Marston’s toasts its 2024 Pubs of the Year

Marston’s hosted its 2024 National Pub of the Year Awards in Liverpool, celebrating the industry-leading achievements of both its Managed and Partnership estate for the first time.

Capital Markets Day - 16 Oct 2024

Marston’s is today hosting its 2024 Capital Markets Day. Management will outline the Group’s growth and financial strategy, including providing new near and medium-term financial targets. (PDF 202 KB)

Trading update - October 2024

This performance, combined with our recent disposal of CMBC puts Marston’s in a strong position to drive value for our shareholders as a focused pub business. (PDF 204 KB)

Marston’s Pub of the Year

Huge congratulations to The Griffin in Loughborough, who have been crowned Marston’s Pub of the Year at the Great British Pub Awards 2024!

Completion of the disposal of 40% stake in Brewing JV

The Marston’s Board is pleased to announce completion today of the disposal of its 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston’s Limited. (PDF 89 KB)

Trading update - July 2024

Continued positive trading momentum carried through from H1 has been encouraging. (PDF 186 KB)

Marston’s take top spot in the Tenants/Tied Partners Survey 2024 for the second year in a row

We're thrilled to announce that Marston's has come out on top, for the second time in a row.

Marston’s PLC to dispose of 40% stake in brewing joint venture to become a focused pub business

Today's announcement represents a significant milestone for Marston's as we realise our stake in CMBC. (PDF 347 KB)

Chair Appointment

Marston’s PLC is pleased to announce that, following an extensive external process, Kenneth (“Ken”) Lever has today been appointed as independent non-executive Chair of the Company with effect from 8 July 2024. (PDF 65 KB)

Interim results presentation recording - 14 May 2024

View the recording of the analyst presentation.

Interim results presentation slides - 14 May 2024

Presentation to accompany our 2024 interim results. (PDF 9.0 MB)

Interim results - 14 May 2024

Marston’s has delivered strong like-for-like sales growth of +7.3% outperforming the market and achieving an impressive 22% uplift in pub operating profit. (PDF 441 KB)

Marston’s wins Best Pub Employer at the 2024 Publican Awards

We are thrilled to be awarded with this prestigious industry award!

Award for Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy

We’re honoured to be awarded ‘Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy’ at Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes 2024!

We’re a BII Sustainability Champion!

We are honoured that St Johns House, our head office in Wolverhampton, has been awarded Sustainability Champion status by the British Institute of Innkeeping.

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