Four other pubs you could run

A PUB in Burbage is closing its doors later this week, with special offers on drinks as stock must go.

The Cross Keys in Hinckley Road is closing on Thursday January 4, just under four months after it was taken on by new owners.

All drinks are selling for just £2 over the next two days as the pub works to whittle down its stock.

The pub said on its Facebook page: “Sad to say that we will be closing the Cross Keys in Burbage on Thursday 4th of January.

“It’s been a great time up here in Burbage and we have appreciated all of your support!”

The popular venue was re-launched by business partners Daniel Keicher and David Leith in September 2017, after it sud- denly before.

The new landlords owned a chain of pubs, mostly in the South West, and promised to revamp the Cross Keys’ beer garden and food offering.

It is one of 27 pubs across the county currently looking for a new tenant, requiring an initial investment of £29,410 and a rent of £38,250 to run the Chartwell Arms, Wigston Agents say: “The Chartwell Arms is an estate-style pub is located in close proximity to a highly-populated housing area and an affluent trading estate.

“The Chartwell comprises of two spacious trading areas.

“The first area is utilised as a dining zone with well-maintained furniture throughout and the second is used predominately for drinking with a pool table.

“Externally there is a spacious car park as well as a sheltered drinking terrace and smoking shelter.” Initial investment: £10,500 Rent: £18,300 Black Horse, Foxton Agents say: “The Black Horse is a large imposing building at the top of the village with a garden that enjoys a commanding view over Foxton and the surrounding Leicestershire countryside.

“It is a short towpath walk from Foxton Locks.

“The pub comprises of two bar areas with a separate lounge area. There is also a 40-cover dining room/restaurant in a conservatory shut the month place.

Agents say: “The Cross Keys is a community local pub situated in the affluent suburb near Hinckley and benefits from a beautiful beer garden that extends behind the pub.

“The main trading area comprises of three zones which include a public bar which can accommodate 15 covers, a lounge which can seat a further 20 cov- with lovely views of surrounding countryside.

“There is one set of toilets and a trade kitchen, storeroom and basement cellar.

“Externally there is a large car park to the rear accommodating approximately 30 cars. The pub also benefits from a large beer garden and patio area with access from the conservatory.” Initial investment: £15,000 Rent: £28,000 Blue Lion, Thrussington fitted.

Externally there is a large car park, a well looked after beer garden and a Petanque Court (Boules).” Initial investment: £5,360 Rent: N/A (5 year deal with tenants keeping 30% of weekly wet turnover)

Sir Charles Napier, Leicester