Welcome to the world of Barracuda Group

Since being formed in July 2000, the award-winning Barracuda Group has become the fastest growing national managed pub company in the UK. It 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 rapid 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

THE BARRACUDA GROUP OPENS IN CHEPSTOW AND LEIGHTON BUZZARD
It’s been a busy week for the team at the Barracuda Group, with two new sites opening to the public; the George in Chepstow and The Lancer in Leighton Buzzard.
THE BARRACUDA GROUP OPENS IN CHEPSTOW AND LEIGHTON BUZZARD

CAPE ARRIVES AT ST KATHARINE DOCKS
Following the launch of Barracuda’s fifth retail brand, Cape, last year, the managed pub company has unveiled its latest Cape bar in the St. Katharine Docks area of London.
CAPE ARRIVES AT ST KATHARINE DOCKS

TRADING RESULTS FOR 2007
Strong Growth, Performing Brands, High Returns
TRADING RESULTS FOR 2007

BARRACUDA SWIMS INTO BRIGHOUSE
Barracuda Group invested £1.6m last week (7 Feb 08), when it opened its 25th Barracuda Bar in the West Yorkshire town of Brighouse. 
BARRACUDA SWIMS INTO BRIGHOUSE

WINE SALES FLY AT BARRACUDA
Barracuda has announced a 17 per cent increase in total wine sales over the past quarter (Oct – Dec), with the rosé category growing by a massive 99 per cent across the nationwide estate. 
WINE SALES FLY AT BARRACUDA



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 brings a subtle South African influence from 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