Greene King acquires The Dirty Bottles
The deal was brokered by David Cash, regional director at Christie and Co
Greene King has acquired The Dirty Bottles pub in Alnwick, Northumberland as part of a seven-figure investment deal.
The pub, thought to have been constructed in the 1660s, has been owned by local entrepreneur Mark Jones since 2014.
It has undergone many changes, including the acquisition and incorporation of 34 Narrowgate (formerly Oscars) and the development of adjoining properties 28 and 30 Narrowgate.
Richard Smith, estates director at Greene King, said: “The Dirty Bottles has a rich and fascinating history in Alnwick and under Mark’s ownership has significantly evolved over the past decade to combine history and heritage with a modern contemporary feel. We want to retain and build on everything about the pub that makes it such a success, while also helping to invest in its future.”
Jones added: “As an Alnwick lad, I am really proud to have transformed what was a derelict, unloved row of buildings into a sympathetically restored and bustling hospitality venue, taking turnover from zero to circa £3,000,000.
“As well as giving locals and tourists somewhere of real quality to drink, eat and stay, we have also created and sustained around 40 jobs for local people. I have thoroughly enjoyed owning and operating The Dirty Bottles, but my real passion is redeveloping and refurbishing buildings. I have a number of other projects in the pipeline across the county, as well as my co-owned camping and glamping business.”
The deal was brokered by David Cash, regional director at Christie and Co.
