Brakspear takes managed pub estate to 15 sites with new acquisition

Brakspear has acquired the Golden Ball near Maidenhead, taking its managed estate to 15 sites.

The pub operator and brewer will trade the site in Pinkneys Green, near Maidenhead, through Christmas before refurbishment to bring it in line with other pubs in the business. The existing pub team will remain with the business.

The Golden Ball has seating for 110 customers inside as well as a patio and garden. Food includes pizzas, burgers and other pub favourites.

Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies said: "We're delighted to be adding the Golden Ball to our managed division. It's a popular pub serving its local community with a great range of food and drink and we think it has great potential within the Brakspear family.

"We're very happy with the growth of our managed estate, which we started six years ago. While each pub has its own individual character, they also have some shared features that help customers to identify them as a Brakspear managed site, which will encourage them to visit other pubs in the group, knowing they'll experience the same top quality food, drink and customer service."

Brakspear's managed division was formed in 2013 with the opening of the Bull on Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames.