Pub firm searching for new sites

A pub company has launched a search for new sites across Lanarkshire.

Officials from Amber Taverns are looking for properties in Airdrie, Motherwell, Hamilton and Rutherglen, as well as 11 other locations across Scotland.

The firm is seeking potential hospitality venues with outdoor potential to create beer gardens.

Staff from Shepherd Chartered Surveyors have now been retained to help in the search, with the firm’s head of hospitality and leisure Gary Louttit outlining the requirements.

He said: “we’re looking for freehold-only pubs on high street locations with a minimum ground floor area of 175 square metres.

“We’re seeking pubs, either open or closed, as well as retail or restaurant outlets that are suitable for conversion.

“We’re also interested in other suitable non-licensed buildings, premises with space for a flat upstairs in non-city centre locations and outlets with an outside area or space to create a beer garden.”

Amber Taverns property director Sam Frankland added: “we pride ourselves in providing a high quality of hospitality and service in our venues, while giving great value for money in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.”

Those with potential sites and opportunities to suggest in any of the four Lanarkshire locations is asked to contact Gary Louttit on 0141 331 2807.