9 East Lancashire pubs up for sale waiting to be snapped up

The Grane Road, Haslingden-based carvery closed its doors last March and has been put up for sale for £300,000 by joint ages Fleurets.

Here's a list of all the other pubs up for sale in East Lancashire.

The Crown and Thistle, Hoddlesden

The grand Crown and Thistle pub is up for let with a new free-of-tie lease of £25,000pa and has been on the market for several months,

A Fleurets spokesman said: "The Crown and Thistle is a beautifully presented 17th century country pub and restaurant, which is set in the rural countryside.

"It is located close to two reservoirs, popular with walkers and two golf courses.

"The trading areas and living accommodation have been re-designed, renovated and refurbished to the highest standards.

"They offer a sociable dining experience set in cosy rooms with open fires."

The country pub has 100 covers and the previous owners bought the site in 2007 and spent more than £200,000 renovating the property and creating a restaurant.

It has a car park and a one bedroom accommodation.

Bee's Knees/The Crown, Rawtenstall

Another pub which still needs to be snapped up - the Bee's Knees, formerly The Crown, in Rawtenstall is on offer for £295,000.

It boasts more than 6,000 square feet of space over four floors and has an open plan bar and lounge area.

It has secured let until 2026.

The Bonny Inn, Salesbury

This rural pub's leasehold is on the market through Thwaites PLC for £120,000, and has been up for sale since the middle of last year.

The establishment had a £957,000 net turnover in 2018 and has a large kitchen, 80 covers and an al fresco dining and beer patio.

It also boasts a three-bedroom accommodation upstairs for the owner.

The Cabin End, Knuzden

This venue was on the market for £350,000 last year, however a price has not been given on leisure property agents Fleurets' website.

It is more than a pub, it also boasts a large function room and lounge bar, with living accommodation, including three bedrooms.

Fleurets said due to the size of this establishment, it has the potential to be turned into supermarket.

It has a premises licence, the main licensable activities being sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises.

Judge Walmesley, Whalley

The Judge Walmesley in Whalley Road is up for rent.

It is available to rent for a variety of uses has a large car park.

It sits near the River Calder and is on the door step of Whalley.

A Fleurets spokesman said: "The Judge Walmsley benefits from a prominent main road position and is situated midway between Whalley and Billington in the Ribble Valley.

"It has attractive views that overlook the River Calder and the Whalley Viaduct.

"Whalley is a charming village, filled with historic buildings, characterful shops, cafes and restaurants."

The Belgrave, Darwen

The Belgrave off Belgrave Road is up for sale for £140,000.

It has a bar, seating area, a store/cool room and toilets on the bottom floor.

It has a bar and function room, with a DJ booth, dance floor and seating areas with toilets on the second floor.

The Moorcock Inn, Nelson

The Moorcock in Nelson was on the market for £384,995, but it is now on a reduced offer for £365,000.

The building dates back to the mid 1700s and has a long history as a coaching house and country pub.

The current owners have been at the helm for 20 years.

It has four bedrooms with a large attic space, suitable for possible conversion to create more living space.

A Daltons Business spokesman said: "The pub benefits from a large four bedroom flat, with a large attic space suitable for possible conversion to create more living space.

"This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to get into the trade, would be suitable for all types of people, including a family.

"This pub already has a fantastic reputation and the foundations to build upon.

"Utilising social media, booking websites, advertising and extending opening hours would benefit the healthy turnover the business already has."

Duke of York, Grindleton

This grade II-listed pub, in the centre of the Ribble Valley is open to offers in excess of £325,000 and has been up for sale for many months.

It has a large car park and a small garden area to the rear.

It has various rooms on the upper floors and provides potential living accommodation.

Eagle Hotel, Chorley

The Eagle Hotel in Chorley had been previously on the market for £175,000, but no guide price is listed on Fleurets.

It has three private bedrooms, along with a beer garden at the back and kitchen and function room.