Leisure and hospitality specialist Sidney Phillips has announced the sale of the Old Cross Tavern, one of Hertford’s best-known public houses.
Hertford is the county town of Hertfordshire and houses a large population in the region of 27,000 residents. Being only 20 miles north of central London, and connected to it by two railway lines, Hertford continues to grow as one of the region’s most desirable commuter hotspots and employment hubs. The town retains an affluent country-town feel yet houses a diverse range of national and local businesses.
Situated in its heart is The Old Cross Tavern, a prominent and eye-catching property commanding a central position along St Andrew Street. This Grade II listed property is understood to date back to the late 17th Century and has been well maintained throughout and retains many character features including exposed timbers and original brickwork.
The Old Cross Tavern was established in 1999 and has become one of the towns most favoured public houses best-known for its ever changing and wide array of cask ales, craft beers and Belgium bottled beers. It is a multiple winner of CAMRA awards and ever present in the Good Beer Guide since 2000.
The business is well supported by the local community and boasts a loyal local drinking trade, from a wide range of ages. It is well supported by local community groups and is focused on great ale and good conversation, with no TV’s, games machines or piped music, boasting the slogan “Pubs The Way They Used To Be”.
The property has been purchased by a team of successful local businessmen, who will continue to operate the business in the style that the town has grown to love.
The freehold interest of the Old Cross Tavern was sold off an asking price of £675,000.
For more information on buying or selling your public house, bar, restaurant, hotel or other hospitality property, call Sidney Phillips on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk.
(November 2023)