SIC code 56302
Public houses and bars
There are about 33,700 active UK companies registered under SIC code 56302 (Public houses and bars), as of October 2026.
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On the register
Share of these companies on the live register, by status.
- Active 72%
- Proposal to strike off 21%
- In insolvency or administration 6%
New registrations
Companies registered each month, October 2025 – September 2026, that are still on the register. See registrations by month across all companies.
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| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 620 |
| November 2025 | 495 |
| December 2025 | 389 |
| January 2026 | 667 |
| February 2026 | 545 |
| March 2026 | 655 |
| April 2026 | 552 |
| May 2026 | 529 |
| June 2026 | 551 |
| July 2026 | 576 |
| August 2026 | 490 |
| September 2026 | 612 |
Company age
How long the active companies have been registered.
- Under 1 year 19%
- 1–3 years 26%
- 3–5 years 13%
- 5–10 years 20%
- 10–20 years 15%
- 20 years or more 6%
Where they're registered
Active companies by postcode area of their registered office.
- Sheffield (S) 1,050
- Birmingham (B) 812
- Newcastle upon Tyne (NE) 719
- Belfast (BT) 645
- Liverpool (L) 643
- Glasgow (G) 627
- Manchester (M) 602
- Bristol (BS) 588
- Derby (DE) 551
- Nottingham (NG) 548
Note: Location figures use the registered office address from Companies House. Many companies register at an accountant's or formation agent's address, which may differ from where they trade.
Recently registered companies
Active companies recently registered under SIC code 56302.
| Company | Number | Registered | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKV2 LTD | 17496796 | 2 Oct 2026 | Margate |
| FAUNA FORESTERS LTD | 17496779 | 2 Oct 2026 | Arundel |
| CUMBRIAN BARS & HOTELS (KENDAL) LTD | 17496658 | 2 Oct 2026 | Sheffield |
| CENTURION BARS LTD | 17496599 | 2 Oct 2026 | Northampton |
| AMIGOS LONDON LIMITED | 17496553 | 2 Oct 2026 | Watford |
| THE WILD ROSE COMPANY LTD | 17496496 | 2 Oct 2026 | Wilmslow |
| BRECK ROAD LEISURE LTD | 17496491 | 2 Oct 2026 | Poulton-Le-Fylde |
| DMS PUBS LTD | 17496417 | 2 Oct 2026 | Stockton-On-Tees |
| A.M SERVICES (WHITBY) LTD | 17496378 | 2 Oct 2026 | Whitby |
| BUTTON ALE LTD | 17496374 | 2 Oct 2026 | Liverpool |
Related
- Part of the Hospitality industry group.
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Other hospitality SIC codes:
- 56103 – Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (73,200)
- 56101 – Licensed restaurants (46,300)
- 56102 – Unlicensed restaurants and cafes (43,600)
- 56290 – Other food services (29,100)
- 56210 – Event catering activities (27,600)
- 55100 – Hotels and similar accommodation (18,600)
- 55209 – Other holiday and other collective accommodation (15,300)
- 55900 – Other accommodation (13,200)
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- Charges / Mortgages
- Officer Disqualifications
- Accounts (Assets)
- Insolvency Filings
- Company Officer Resignations
- Existing Company Changes
- In Liquidation
Data as of .