Market Taverns is a proudly independent collection of distinctive London pubs, rooted in heritage and known for doing the classics properly.
Each of our pubs has its own unique charm, but they all share a love of quality, from well-kept cask ales and carefully chosen wines, to seasonal British food and standout local residencies that celebrate small producers.
In Memoriam of Richard Peachment
It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Richard Peachment at North London Hospice on 27 March 2026. Richard was Chief Executive Officer of Market Taverns from 2018 until November 2024 when he retired after a period of ill health. We have very fond memories of working with Richard. During his six years at Market Taverns, he helped to grow the business from seven to fourteen pubs, strengthened our head office and pub teams, and made an invaluable contribution to the company. He safely steered the company through the COVID pandemic, that was a very difficult trading time for us with the endless challenge of openings, closures and constant rule changes. Throughout that time, Richard’s insight, resilience and planning skills shone through.
Richard was much loved at Market Taverns. He gave many colleagues their very first start in hospitality and helped to guide others through their various careers.
Richard began his management career at TGI Fridays, where he oversaw some of its busiest sites, before moving into pubs at JD Wetherspoon. He later joined Draft House, as Operations Director, where he was a key member of the management team, alongside founder Charlie McVeigh and finance director Bharti Radix, that delivered the successful growth and subsequent sale of the business to BrewDog in 2018.
Richard is survived by his partner, Sarah Swan and his daughter Nell Swinhoe and we send our deepest condolences to them and the rest of the family.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, 23 April at 12 noon at St Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, London N2 9HG. This will be followed by a gathering from 1:15pm at The Wrestlers, North Road, London, N6 4AA.
Please see the ‘The Tribute to Richard’ link below from the family. For anyone wishing to celebrate the life of a man passionate about pubs, and who enjoyed a decent pint of craft beer, they would be pleased to see you.
Executive Chef Tony Moyse
Our food is cooked fresh in-house every day, using quality ingredients sourced from trusted British suppliers and local producers we’re proud to champion.
The Queens Head - Buffet Menu Selection
Our drinks are chosen with care and served with pride - from award-winning cask ales (and a pub featured in the Good Beer Guide) to expertly crafted cocktails and handpicked wines from independent producers.
Whether it’s a perfectly pulled pint or a well-made classic, quality and consistency are at the heart of every pour.
Reserve now. Relax Later.
