The Old Anchor, a historic riverside pub in Abingdon, is now available to lease on a free-of-tie basis. This means the new tenant can buy their beer from any supplier, giving them greater flexibility and independence. The details are at https://www.fleurets.com.
The pub closed in May 2023, and in August, the Oxford Mail reported that Greene King had decided to stop managing the Old Anchor as one of their tied pubs.
I do hope someone is able to make a go of The Anchor. It will take a hefty investment of time and money – neither in plentiful supply in the current circumstances.
a decent landlord/landlady who listens to the needs of the punters would be a good start.
Wouldn’t it be great to see Loose Cannon take it on?
…as long as they lowered their prices!