It has been widely acknowledged that Oakman Inns was the first multiple-site pub group to end the use of plastic straws across their 20 plus units. This initiative, which marked Earth Day 2017, set the example across the hospitality industry leading to the removal of millions of plastic straws from the environment. The company has also joined the REFILL scheme where anyone can come into an Oakman Inn and have their water bottle refilled free of charge.
Read MoreThe Cherry Tree – named after the town’s legendary Cherry Fair – is a sensitive and elegant restoration and extension of a two-storey, Grade II Listed house, converted from an old, closed residential care home. The opening was marked by the town’s Mayor, Cllr Jeremy Rawlings pulling the first pint at last week’s VIP Party.
Read MoreThe pub company envisaged by Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, ten years ago is proving to be not only resilient in the current market but is continuing to successfully expand its operations. The Oakman vision was the creation of individual, welcoming all-day pubs that embodied their historical values but which operated at the higher standard expected by modern consumers. Coupled with a strong community involvement, the Oakman brand is generating some impressive growth.
Read More8th March 2018: The sound of clinking champagne glasses were heard the other night on Amersham’s Hill Avenue as the town’s latest – and largest – bar and restaurant, The Beech House, opened its doors.
Read MoreOne of the UK’s fastest growing pub groups, Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd, has again been voted by their own team as one of the top employers in the UK, coming 17th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Read MoreWe all know the old saying, and this Valentine’s Day all bookings made before the 7th February will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Champagne to enjoy with your meal!
Read MoreFor the last few months, the residents of Amersham have been waiting with keen anticipation to see what the major development on Hill Avenue will produce. The wait will soon be over as the contractors race towards completion of The Beech House which will see its doors open next month (February).
Read MoreIn celebration of our 10th Birthday, the driving forces behind Oakman Inns share a story or two about opening The Akeman, the first Oakman, and the amazing journey to becoming an award winning, thriving organisation of 20+ pubs with over 500 employees. Here's to the next decade!
Read MoreIndulge your senses in a deliciously boozy and sumptuously sweet Cranberry, Orange and Port Sauce. Chef Director, Ross Pike, shows us how to make the ultimate Christmas condiment from the comfort of home. It makes the perfect accompaniment to your cheese board and better yet, your left over Boxing Day sandwiches.
Read MoreTo help you through the January Blues we’re giving you the opportunity to win a Meal for two to enjoy at an Oakman Inns of your choice
Read MoreOakman Inns & Restaurants, which opened the doors of its first pub ten years ago this week, has announced that they have acquired the Freehold of The White Hart, Ampthill from Punch Taverns for £2.6m.
Read MoreThe Akeman recently underwent a major refurbishment. One change has been the display of a large and unusual wall sculpture of a giant Green Man, commissioned by Oakman’s CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, which is made from tens of thousands of plastic straws.
Read MoreInnovation and the motivation to encourage personal development and improve skills have always been at the centre of Oakman Inns’ HR policies. Judging by the smiles on the faces of their Head Chefs on a study trip last week to Eataly in Bologna – it’s a policy that seems to be working.
Read MoreJust two weeks after Oakman Inns was awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award, their Human Resource programme received further recognition on Tuesday night at the National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs) at the Café de Paris in London.
Read MoreOne of the hospitality industry’s leading charities Hospitality Action raised over £20,000 on Wednesday night (1st November) at a fundraising dinner cooked by Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge at The Betsey Wynne pub in Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire, one of the Oakman Inns & Restaurants portfolio.
Read MoreOn 2nd November 2017, Oakman Inns & Restaurants, operators of 20 contemporary pubs across the West Midlands and Home Counties, were celebrating after being commended for their commitment to training and skills excellence by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London.
Read MoreTime seems to have flown by since the White Hart at Ampthill was restored to its former Georgian Coaching Inn glory in May 2015. Last year, Oakman Inns, The White Hart’s operators, completely renovated the Inn’s eight-bedrooms bringing them up to 21st-century levels of comfort and service.
Read MoreThought to be one the biggest hospitality developments for the last 25 years in Buckinghamshire, Oakman Inns has now taken possession of their new site, The Beech House on Amersham’s Hill Avenue which is set to open its doors in January. This will be the award-winning company’s 21st restaurant and they believe that the number is significant.
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