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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.

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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.

Armed Forces Day

February marked a memorable and poignant moment at Marston’s, as we celebrated our partnership with the Armed Forces.

Trading update - 23rd January 2024

Strong Christmas trading has driven Like-for-like sales growth in the year to date of +8.1%. (PDF 476 KB)

Preliminary Results - 5 December 2023

Marston’s continues to trade well, achieving market outperformance. (PDF 496 KB)

Doing more to be proud of

We recently released our Doing More to be Proud Of Insight Report which showcases that we are committed to being a responsible and sustainable business by adopting a People and Planet positive approach for our people, pub partners, suppliers, guests, and the communities we serve. Read more on what we have done, what we're working on and what we are proud of.

Directorate Change – Appointment of Rachel Osborne as non-executive director

Marston’s PLC announces that Matthew Roberts, who has served as a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee since 2017, will retire from the board with effect from 23 January 2024. (PDF 123 KB)

We Won the Large Employer of the Year Apprenticeship Award!

After a wonderful evening at the Ladder for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2023, we’re happy to announce that Marston’s were the Large Employer category winners of the evening!

Marston’s PLC appoints Justin Platt as new Chief Executive Officer

Marston’s PLC today announces that, having navigated the Company through the pandemic and more recently the challenging macroeconomic conditions, Andrew Andrea has agreed with the Board that he will step down as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. (PDF 104 KB)

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