Welcome to the world of the Barracuda Group

Formed in July 2000, the award-winning Barracuda Group operates pubs and bars across England, Wales and Scotland under five principal trading formats: Smith & Jones, Varsity, Barracuda Bar, Juniper and Cape.

Founded by a management team led by Chief Executive Mark McQuater, Barracuda Group’s growth, emphasis on quality and significant future expansion plans have helped it to become one of the top 10 largest managed pub companies in the country.

News & Press

BARRACUDA OPENS £2.5M HOTEL AND PUB IN SWINDON

Barracuda has this week opened a £2.5m hotel and pub in Swindon Old Town, creating more than 30 full and part-time jobs in the area.
 

BARRACUDA TO COMPLETE 22 MAJOR REFITS AND REBRANDINGS BY CHRISTMAS

Following the successful refinancing of its equity and debt structure earlier this summer Barracuda Group has embarked on an extensive investment programme.
 

BEST BAR NONE HAT-TRICK FOR VARSITY MANCHESTER

Barracuda Varsity bar in Manchester (Oxford Road) has fought off fierce competition to be named Best Bar in Manchester for the third year running.
 


VARSITY Varsity Pub
Varsity provides a stylish venue at any time of the day or night for many different types of customers, and not just students.
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Varsity
SMITH & JONES Smith & Jones Pub
Smith & Jones bridges the gap between the high street and the suburbs. Pubs typically offer top quality food and drink with excellent standards of service.
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Smith & Jones
BARRACUDA BAR Barracuda Bar
Barracuda Bar is a fresh trading format that offers a day to night venue for lunchtime dining to an evening out..
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Barracuda
JUNIPER Junpier
Juniper offers a warm atmosphere serving cask ale, wine and food combined with exceptional service.
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Juniper
CAPE Cape Pub
Cape has an extensive wine list, contemporary grazing menu and a South African sense of hospitality that comes complete with full table service.
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Cape