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THE ‘MONTY’
under new ownership
‘McManus Pubs grows estate with the
acquisition of The Montagu Arms, Barnwell
McManus Pubs continues to grow its estate
with the acquisition of The Montagu Arms,
Barnwell. This 16th century stone-built inn
has been extensively refurbished and extended
during the private owners’ tenure, with
traditional bars, a conservatory restaurant and
large garden with room for parking.
Tom McManus stated, ‘We are delighted to
have secured The Montagu Arms, Barnwell,
which has a loyal following and a great
reputation built up over many years by Ian
Simmons and his fantastic team. The business
fits perfectly with our selective acquisition
strategy, and will be a great addition to our
group. We would like to welcome all the existing
staff to McManus Pubs and thank Everard Cole
for negotiating the transaction.’’
Ian Simmons added, ‘We have mixed
emotions about leaving The Montagu Arms
after our long tenure of almost 17 years, but
we are delighted that such a highly regarded
company as McManus Pubs have taken over
the reigns and we wish them all the best. I’d like
to also thank Everard Cole for their invaluable
advice through the process.’’
Tom Nichols, Managing Director Everard
Cole, concluded, “Everard Cole are pleased
to have sourced such a strong operator for
the business on behalf of our private client,
demonstrating the demand for strong profitable
businesses, despite the uncertainties faced in the
sector.’’
“My name is Susan Pentelow and I’m
a personal travel advisor based in
Titchmarsh. With over 25 years’ experience
in the travel industry, I will take all the
stress out of planning your perfect holiday.”
01832 734152 • sjp@designertravel.co.uk • www.sjpholidays.com
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