Marston's are looking for new management to run The White Hart in Ashby, hoping to establish the pub as a local favourite community pub and develop food sales.

According to Marston's, they are looking for 'an operator or management team who thrive in a town centre environment and understands how to drive sales in a successful, wet-led pub.'

A 'wet-led' pub is an establishment that makes the majority of its revenue from the sale of drinks instead of food.

The advert says the pub has weekly sales of approximately £18,500, with 97% of that made from wet sales.

The pub has a long history, running as a public house in the 17th-century. The White Hart is referred to as 'the pub with the bear in the cellar', based on stories of a previous owner keeping a bear in the cellar to help him control rowdy customers.

The White Hart Bear (Photo: via The White Hart)

Now, the pub is known as a great spot to watch sports and enjoy a good pint or two.

Marston's is hoping new management will boost food sales in the pub, establishing it as a good local spot for a bite to eat with high standards and excellent execution.

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They also want to boost live music and work with local sports teams past and present to create a busy calendar of weekly activities.

In return, Marston's is offering a 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT), along with low ingoing costs, a guaranteed retainer and separate accommodation for owners.

To find out more about the pub and what Marston's are looking for, click here.