Word has it that the two Marston's pubs currently up for sale in Hinckley have attracted the attention of another brewery, Everards, which has no presence in the town. While a transfer to another major brewey may not be the best possible outcome, it would, at least, provide a bit more variety in the Marston's dominated town. Of course, having taken a look, particularly at the 'Greyhound', they may well decide not to bother - in my own inexpert opinion, the asking price of £265,000 is far too much for a building which is in a very poor state of repair, both inside and out. The 'Prince of Wales', which is in far better condition, may be more to their liking though its position on the edge of the town could be an issue.
It's also rumoured that the landlady of 'The New Plough' has been taking a 'shuftie'; she's already licensee of the 'Prince' as well as of the 'Plough' and has, apparently, expressed a view that she could sort out the 'Greyhound's' issues for just a few thousand pounds. While I think she's way off the mark with this, she would turn it into a free house which would be no bad thing. However, if I was her, I'd forget the 'Greyhound' and go for the 'Prince' which would need far less work, if any, and for which the asking price is only £30,000 more.
With the 'Railway' set for a partial re-opening in a few days, a bit of competition would be good; all will no doubt become clear over the next few weeks and months.
No comments:
Post a Comment