Revolution Bars says strikes hit sales despite upbeat Christmas bookings

(Reuters) - Britain's Revolution Bars Group on Tuesday forecast its annual core profit to be at the bottom-end of market expectations, after the city-centre pub chain said its busy Christmas sales were hit by train strikes.

Still, Chief Executive Officer Rob Pitcher said the company saw a fresh record for pre-booked party revenue during the festive period.

"However, the continued train strikes had a material impact on whether guests attended their office Christmas parties, how long they stayed," Pitcher said.

(Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil and Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)