Leisure

Although we are happy to work with you one deal at a time, the real benefits come from our long-term approach. Testament to our commitment, we've maintained and strengthened our leisure team - staffed by true sector specialists.

Key benefits

• Wide range of solutions - whether you are looking to protect your finances from inflation, or fund new assets, we have the expertise you need
• Specialism - your day-to-day contact works only in the leisure sector
• Understanding - we know the sector and we work to understand your aims, allowing us to construct imaginative deals
• Advice - we often work with new entrants to the sector, quickly briefing them on the risks and opportunities

We support hundreds of leisure-sector businesses throughout the UK, from start-ups to major international corporations.

We work with sectors including:

• Destination and experience-related
• Health, fitness, sport
• Holiday parks
• Hotels
• Gaming
• Golf
• Marinas
• Mixed-use schemes
• Pubs, bars and clubs
• Restaurants
• Travel

Because our relationship managers have a clear knowledge and understanding of your business, they can offer you tailored and personalised financial solutions.

We put the necessary structures in place to provide the right solution for each individual transaction. No deal is too large or small, too simple or complex. We offer an innovative financial solution for every aspect of your business.

The importance of local service.

We offer local knowledge at a local level - and that's real knowledge, not just training. We have teams of experienced relationship managers around the UK who track developments in the hotel and leisure industry and speak the language of your business.

All our managers have excellent relationships in the local marketplace and, being part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, they have access to critical sector analysis and economic forecasts. Your local relationship manager will have all the necessary insight and expertise to offer quick, but well-informed, solutions for all your financing needs.

Backed by a larger regional team.

Our local relationship managers are supported by larger teams of regional specialists dedicated to bringing an even greater sector understanding and knowledge base.

Working in partnership with your relationship manager, they help to deliver an impressive range of financial products developed specifically for your business. This larger network ensures that our customers benefit from a local, personalised service, combined with the size, strength and wide-ranging capability of one of the UK's leading banks.

"Chris and Andrew did an immensely impressive job, beating tight deadlines, and working hard to overcome any issues that arose. Service throughout the deal, and since then, has been first class."

Vernon Powell, Managing Director, Holden Vale (Conference Centre) Ltd

Flanagan Hotels

"The acquisition of Henry's Café and Premier Lodge has enabled us to meet an important stage of our growth plans. We have a great relationship with The Royal Bank of Scotland, who have supported us for eight years, and we are grateful for the quick decision the bank made which was instrumental to us securing the property."

Paul Flanagan, Managing Director, Flanagan Hotels

Punch Taverns plc

"Our bid to buy the Spirit Group was extremely complex and The Royal Bank of Scotland worked with unfaltering tenacity and determination to help us secure the deal."

Giles Thorley, Chief Executive, Punch Taverns plc

Marston plc

"To remain competitive we needed a first-class securitisation package and the Royal Bank was the obvious bank to provide it - we were delighted with the way they listened to our requirements and then delivered the deal to short and exacting timeframes."

Ralph Findlay, Chief Executive, Marston plc

Paramount Restaurants

"We were impressed by RBS' ability to deliver a suitable debt package in a very short timeframe. The key differentiating factor, however, was their integrated approach by combining the strengths of their Leisure Team with that of their Corporate and Structured Finance Team."

Nick Basing, Chief Executive, Paramount Restaurants

The Restaurant Group plc

"In our eyes, the Royal Bank of Scotland is well placed to support our growth plans going forward. We were impressed with the team's knowledge of our sector and the bank's enthusiasm to support The Restaurant Group's future Development. It is a deal which works well all round."

Andrew Page, CEO, The Restaurant Group plc

Jarvis Hotels

"It was great to have the Royal Bank on board at this exciting time in our history. Becoming a private company has positioned us well for the future and we look forward to developing our relationship with the bank further as we continue to grow our business."

Richard Thomason, Chief Executive, Jarvis Hotels