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.

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.

TRADING RESULTS FOR 2007

Strong Growth, Performing Brands, High Returns

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. 

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.