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

NEW HEAD OF FINANCIAL CONTROL FOR BARRACUDA

Barracuda has appointed Ian Banks in the role of Head of Financial Control.
 

BARRACUDA TURNS TEN

Barracuda celebrates reaching the end of its first decade.
 

NEW CAPE CONCEPT OPENS IN READING

Barracuda has launched its sixth Cape pub and grill outlet in the busy town of Reading, Berkshire.
 


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