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An opportunity to take over a popular micropub in Longridge has arisen for those who want to take on the challenge.
Applejacks, named winners of the CAMRA Central Lancashire branch’s Pub of the Season award last Autumn, is now available to lease through Pendle Hill Properties.
The lease includes all fixtures and fittings and is ready for tenants to move in straight away.
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Tom and Gillian Jackson, who own the pub are set for retirement. ‘Work-mad’ Tom has only had six weeks off work in his life, he is planning to work voluntarily for the NHS.
Tom said: “I have been here for 26 years overall and it is surprising how many new friends I have made, even though I am from Longridge and they are from Longridge, it is amazing how many new people you will meet.”
For 21 years the business was run as a fruit and vegetable shop by Tom and Gillian before they transformed it into a craft ale bar five years ago.
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Applejacks are set across two floors and serve a range of cask ales, gins, lagers and coffee and cake. It is described as one of the most popular drinking spots in the area.
Upstairs is a wine bar and function room which can be used for events and meetings.
With their office located directly opposite Applejacks on Berry Lane, Pendle Hill Properties have been entrusted to find new tenants for Longridge’s go-to bar.
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Thomas Turner, Sales Director at Pendle Hill Properties, said: “Applejacks is one of the most popular bars in Longridge and it is a real honour that Tom and Gill have entrusted us to find new tenants for the business.
“With our office being located directly opposite we have got to see first hand how popular and busy Applejacks is throughout the week and at the weekend. This will be a great business for someone.”
To enquire about leasing the pub, you can contact Pendle Hill Properties on 01772 319421 or visit their office at 74 Berry Lane, Longridge.
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