Newport pub could be saved under deal with hospitality chain

A Newport pub could be saved as part of a deal with a hospitality group.

The Three Fish in Newport is one of 53 pubs being sold to Queensway hospitality group.

It was one of many locations at risk after Whitbread announced plans to retire five of its hospitality brands - including Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Table Table.

The proposal would have seen more than 250 sites across the country closed by mid-September.

While the Newport pub is currently closed, it could soon reopen after Whitbread made a deal to sell 53 of its branded restaurants to Queensway Inns.

If the deal goes through - which is subject to a number of conditions being met - 900 team members could be transferred into new roles.

A spokesperson for Whitbread said: “Whitbread has reached an agreement for the conditional sale of 53 branded restaurant sites to Queensway Inns, subject to a number of final conditions being met.

“Queensway Inns has extensive experience operating hospitality businesses across the UK and intends to operate the sites as going concerns.

“Subject to completion of the sale and following the relevant TUPE information and consultation processes, around 900 team members could transfer and will be supported through the process.”