In the ever-changing world of UK nightlife, few companies have been through as much transformation in recent years as NEOS Hospitality. Born from the ashes of Rekom UK, NEOS is now positioning itself as one of the country’s most ambitious operators, with a growing stable of brands and a strategy built around experience-led venues. From Rekom to NEOS The story begins with Rekom UK, itself descended from the once-mighty Luminar and Deltic nightclub empires. In early 2024, Rekom UK faced financial collapse, entering administration and closing 17 sites in a pre-pack deal. Out of that restructuring came NEOS Hospitality, backed by private investment and led by CEO Russell Quelch, formerly operations director at Rekom. The company rebranded with...

Bodmin Moor is one of those places that takes your breath away before you’ve even thought about your first pint. The wide skies, granite tors and rolling mist make it feel wild and untamed. But tucked away across this rugged landscape are pubs and breweries that have been keeping walkers, travellers, and the occasional smuggler refreshed for centuries. On my latest wander across the moor, I ducked into a few of them – and what I found was a mix of history, hearty hospitality, and some brilliant Cornish ales. Jamaica Inn – Smugglers and Stories No trip to Bodmin Moor feels complete without a stop at Jamaica Inn, the coaching house turned world-famous pub that’s as famous...