Greene King acquire The Bull in Highgate from Gorgeous Pubs

Greene King have completed the freehold purchase of the Bull in Highgate, London. The Bull will undergo initial works to introduce the group’s Metropolitan Pub Company’s operating format and food and beverage offering, with an investment to follow later in the year. Michael Horan, managing director of Metropolitan Pub Company, said: “We are delighted to be acquiring The Bull in Highgate, which will open as a Metropolitan gastropub following completion of the purchase this spring. We have exciting plans to further develop the pub with a refurbishment later this year. We are hoping the current employees will be staying with us, where we will look to develop their careers for the future.”

Michael Penfold of AG&G acted for Greene King, while Paul Tallentyre, of Davis Coffer Lyons, acted for Gorgeous Pubs.