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Pitcher & Piano is a restaurant and pub chain in England.
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Pitcher & Piano is a restaurant and pub chain in England.
The first site opened at 871–873 Fulham Road (A304) in September 1986. The company was formed in August 1985. [1]
It was the UK's first female-friendly pub chain.[ citation needed ] The first establishment was designed by Sheila McKenzie who became managing director until 1989, and later the managing director of Slug and Lettuce from 1994–2001.[ citation needed ] The company opened a management academy in 1991. It was sold in 1996 for £20m when it had 7 bars. By 2006 it had 38. [ citation needed ]
The company was founded by Andrew Bonnell (born August 1961). Duncan Watts was commercial director from 1991 until 1998. [2]
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