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Pub-operator Brakspear has announced that it has acquired The Kings Head hotel in Cirencester.
The Kings Head comprises 66 bedrooms, a restaurant and several event spaces. It has an established, sizable weddings and events business, offering ceremonies for up to 150 guests in its Assembly Room, or for 80 people on its roof terrace.
The building also provides other spaces for celebrations and functions of all sizes, including charming, paneled rooms and two beautiful vaulted cellars.
The three-storey building in the town’s Market Square will join the company’s Honeycomb Houses managed division.
The site will close for five days to allow the introduction of the Honeycomb Houses summer menu, and for training of the existing pub teams.
Tom Davies, Brakspear chief executive, said: “The Kings Head is a multi-faceted business that strengthens our offer in the Cotswolds, particularly for weddings and functions. With 66 bedrooms, it also becomes our biggest site with accommodation.
“We have built a successful weddings and events business at The Frogmill near Cheltenham and with the addition of The Kings Head, alongside our existing site The Egypt Mill near Stroud, Honeycomb Houses now has a strong proposition for guests wanting to wed or celebrate in the Cotswolds.”
He added: “It’s not just about functions though; The Kings Head is a popular destination for weekend breaks, and for drinking and dining in central Cirencester. We’re excited to be bringing this exceptional business into the Honeycomb Houses family, and looking forward to welcoming guests with our trademark relaxed, attentive service in a ‘home from home’ atmosphere.”
The purchase follows Brakspear’s recent acquisition of The Redesdale Arms in Moreton-in-Marsh and takes the total estate up to 12 sites.
