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[[File:All Bar One Sutton Greater London.JPG|thumb|250px|The first bar - in [[Sutton, London|Sutton]], Greater London.]]
[[File:All Bar One Sutton.JPG|thumb|250px|The first bar - in [[Sutton, London|Sutton]], Greater London.]]
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[[Image:ALLBARONE.JPG|thumb|250px|[[Holborn]], [[London]]]]
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'''All Bar One''' is a [[pub chain|chain]] of just under 50 bars in the United Kingdom, owned and operated by [[Mitchells and Butlers plc]] which was part of the [[Six Continents]] group (previously Bass) until 2003.


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'''All Bar One''' is a chain consisting of 56 bars in the United Kingdom, owned and operated by [[Mitchells and Butlers plc]] which was part of the [[Six Continents]] group (previously [[Bass Brewery|Bass]]) until 2003.
The concept was designed by Bass as a 'female friendly' bar at a time when most pubs and bars were intimidating places for single women to go and drink or eat, hence the huge glass frontage, the open plan space and the bright airy interiors. The new venue followed the lead of other female friendly concept bars that already existed, such as Pitcher & Piano and [[Slug and Lettuce (pub chain)|Slug and Lettuce]].


==Décor==
The first bar was opened in 1994 in [[Sutton, London|Sutton]] town centre (in the [[London Borough of Sutton]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mbplc.com/ourbrands/allbarone/ |title=Mitchells & Butlers - Our brands - All Bar One |publisher=Mbplc.com |date= |accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> In 2012, there are 47 outlets in the UK, mostly based in [[Central London]] with one site in Cologne, Germany.
The concept was designed by Bass as a 'female friendly' bar at a time when many pubs and bars were considered intimidating places for single women to go and drink or eat, hence the huge glass frontage, the open plan space and the bright airy interiors. There were huge wooden tables. The design was formulated by Amanda Wilmott in February 1994.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jones wants Spirit to pack a punch |website=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023091525/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2752636/Jones-wants-Spirit-to-pack-a-punch.html |archive-date=2020-10-23 |url-status=live |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2752636/Jones-wants-Spirit-to-pack-a-punch.html}}</ref> This followed the lead of existing female-friendly bar chains such as Pitcher & Piano and [[Slug and Lettuce (pub chain)|Slug and Lettuce]]. Wilmott, a former director of Slug & Lettuce, designed a similar chain for [[Yates's|Yates Brothers Wine Lodges]] called [[Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen]], which first opened in February 1998 in Bristol; Mitchells & Butlers bought the brand's 22 pubs for £19m from Bay Restaurant Group in September 2010, converting some of them to All Bar One bars. Bass Leisure Retail opened another chain, [[Edward's]], in the late 1990s that was similar.


==History==
A recent multi-million pound investment program has updated the bars with a more modern feel but still retaining the characteristic wooden floors, bright open spaces and glass frontage.
In October 1994, Wilmott found Mary-Jane Brook and Nelly Benstead to run the first outlet. The first bar was opened in December 1994 in [[Sutton, London|Sutton]], London, town centre<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mbplc.com/ourbrands/allbarone/ |title=Mitchells & Butlers - Our brands - All Bar One |publisher=Mbplc.com |access-date=2012-09-23}}</ref> by [[Bass Brewery|Bass Taverns]], run by [[Ian Prosser|Sir Ian Prosser]], who also owned [[Fork and Pitcher]] and [[Harvester (restaurant)|Harvester]]. Bass bought Harvester in 1994. In its style, many pub chains have followed where All Bar One led.


Five outlets opened in 1995 (including Islington, Wimbledon and Richmond in London). By 1996, Bass had 15 All Bar One bars, 69 [[O'Neill's (pub chain)|O'Neill's]] pubs and 102 Harvesters. By 1999 there were 46 in the chain. Jeremy Spencer, a friend of [[gastropub]]-inventor [[Mike Belben]], was responsible for creating the brand.<ref>''Times'', 29 April 2000</ref> In 1999, Jeremy Spencer was replaced by Karen Forrester (who previously ran O'Neills, and who now runs [[T.G.I. Friday's|T.G.I. Fridays]] UK) who stayed until May 2001.
All Bar One attracts a mature guest base due to its strict 21+ policy.

In August 2001 it opened its first overseas establishment in [[Cologne]]. Bass Leisure Retail (BLR) became Six Continents in June 2002.

As of 2016, there were "close to 50" outlets in the UK, mostly based in [[Central London]] however they have expanded throughout the UK as far as [[Aberdeen]], where they opened a bar in the new [[Marischal Square]] development<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_allbarone_150416.asp|title=New boost for Marischal Square As All Bar One agrees deal to open in Aberdeen for the first time|website=www.aberdeencity.gov.uk|language=en-uk|access-date=2017-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202091614/http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_allbarone_150416.asp|archive-date=2017-02-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> in March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.societyaberdeen.co.uk/top-stories/all-bar-one/|title = Aberdeen bar manager progressed in the blink of an eye at All Bar One|date = 7 February 2019}}</ref>

==Estate==
===Scotland===
[[File:The Castle, St Andrews Street - geograph.org.uk - 797712.jpg|thumb|right|Cambridge]]
* [[Marischal Square]], [[Aberdeen]]
* [[George Street, Edinburgh]]
* Exchange Plaza, [[Edinburgh]]
* [[Edinburgh Airport]] (Gate 5 and Gate 16)
* [[St. Vincent Street]], [[Glasgow]]

===Midlands===
* [[Birmingham Airport]] (airside and landside)
* [[Birmingham New Street railway station|Birmingham New Street station]]
* Birmingham ([[Brindleyplace]])
* [[Montpellier, Cheltenham]]
* [[Nottingham]] ([[Lace Market tram stop]])

===North West England===
* Liverpool (Derby Square)
* [[King Street, Manchester]]
* [[Trafford Centre]]
* [[Chester (Pepper Street)]]

===Yorkshire and the Humber===
[[File:The Carriageworks and All Bar One, Millennium Square, Leeds (11th July 2012).JPG|thumb|right|Leeds, Millennium Square]]
* [[Harrogate]] (Parliament Street, [[A61 road|A61]])
* Leeds ([[Millennium Square, Leeds|Millennium Square]] and Greek Street)
* Sheffield ([[Leopold Square]])

===South East England===
[[File:All Bar One, 2-3 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton (2).jpg|thumb|right|Brighton]]
* [[2–3 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton]]
* [[Guildford]] (North Street)
* [[Milton Keynes]] (Midsummer Boulevard)
* [[High Street, Oxford]]
* [[Gunwharf Quays]], [[Portsmouth]]
* [[The Oracle, Reading]]
* [[Westquay]], [[Southampton]]
* [[Windsor Royal railway station]]

===London===
[[File:All Bar One, Canary Wharf, E14 (3639285294).jpg|thumb|right|Canary Wharf]]
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[[File:ALLBARONE.JPG|thumb|250px|All Bar One, [[Holborn]], London on Kingsway]]
* Appold Street ([[Broadgate]])
* [[Northcote Road]], [[Battersea]]
* [[Bishopsgate]]
* [[Shad Thames]], [[Butler's Wharf]]
* [[Byward Street]]
* [[Cannon Street]]
* [[Chiswell Street]]
* [[Euston Square tube station|Euston Square]]
* [[Henrietta Street, Covent Garden]]
* [[Houndsditch]]
* [[Kingsway, London]] ([[Holborn]])
* [[Ludgate Hill]]
* [[The O2 Arena]], Greenwich
* [[Oxford Street|New Oxford Street]]
* Picton Place
* [[Regent Street]]
* Sutton (original in 1994)
* [[Victoria, London]]
* [[Villiers Street]]
* Waterloo
* [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]] (Wimbledon Hill Road)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}
*[http://www.mbplc.com/allbarone/ All Bar One]
* {{Commons category inline|All Bar One}}


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[[Category:Pub chains]]
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Latest revision as of 01:06, 14 November 2024

The first bar - in Sutton, Greater London.

All Bar One is a chain consisting of 56 bars in the United Kingdom, owned and operated by Mitchells and Butlers plc which was part of the Six Continents group (previously Bass) until 2003.

Décor

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The concept was designed by Bass as a 'female friendly' bar at a time when many pubs and bars were considered intimidating places for single women to go and drink or eat, hence the huge glass frontage, the open plan space and the bright airy interiors. There were huge wooden tables. The design was formulated by Amanda Wilmott in February 1994.[1] This followed the lead of existing female-friendly bar chains such as Pitcher & Piano and Slug and Lettuce. Wilmott, a former director of Slug & Lettuce, designed a similar chain for Yates Brothers Wine Lodges called Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen, which first opened in February 1998 in Bristol; Mitchells & Butlers bought the brand's 22 pubs for £19m from Bay Restaurant Group in September 2010, converting some of them to All Bar One bars. Bass Leisure Retail opened another chain, Edward's, in the late 1990s that was similar.

History

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In October 1994, Wilmott found Mary-Jane Brook and Nelly Benstead to run the first outlet. The first bar was opened in December 1994 in Sutton, London, town centre[2] by Bass Taverns, run by Sir Ian Prosser, who also owned Fork and Pitcher and Harvester. Bass bought Harvester in 1994. In its style, many pub chains have followed where All Bar One led.

Five outlets opened in 1995 (including Islington, Wimbledon and Richmond in London). By 1996, Bass had 15 All Bar One bars, 69 O'Neill's pubs and 102 Harvesters. By 1999 there were 46 in the chain. Jeremy Spencer, a friend of gastropub-inventor Mike Belben, was responsible for creating the brand.[3] In 1999, Jeremy Spencer was replaced by Karen Forrester (who previously ran O'Neills, and who now runs T.G.I. Fridays UK) who stayed until May 2001.

In August 2001 it opened its first overseas establishment in Cologne. Bass Leisure Retail (BLR) became Six Continents in June 2002.

As of 2016, there were "close to 50" outlets in the UK, mostly based in Central London however they have expanded throughout the UK as far as Aberdeen, where they opened a bar in the new Marischal Square development[4] in March 2018.[5]

Estate

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Scotland

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Cambridge

Midlands

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North West England

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Yorkshire and the Humber

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Leeds, Millennium Square

South East England

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Brighton

London

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Canary Wharf
All Bar One, Holborn, London on Kingsway

References

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  1. ^ "Jones wants Spirit to pack a punch". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2020-10-23.
  2. ^ "Mitchells & Butlers - Our brands - All Bar One". Mbplc.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  3. ^ Times, 29 April 2000
  4. ^ "New boost for Marischal Square As All Bar One agrees deal to open in Aberdeen for the first time". www.aberdeencity.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  5. ^ "Aberdeen bar manager progressed in the blink of an eye at All Bar One". 7 February 2019.
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