Heineken to pump £39m into reopening and revamping UK pubs

Firm aims to upgrade 612 outlets and reopen 62 this year amid signs of rising consumer confidence

Heineken is to spend £39m on reopening about 60 UK pubs and sprucing up “tired” locals in suburban areas in an effort to attract more consumers working from home.

The firm, which has 2,400 pubs through its Star pubs and bars arm, plans to reopen 62 long-term-closed venues this year and upgrade 612 outlets, with 94 of these earmarked for makeovers of about £200,000.